International Trade Attorney / Intellectual Property - General Attorney in San Francisco, CA

In-House

San Francisco, CA

International Trade Attorney / Intellectual Property - General Attorney in San Francisco, CA

Attorney

Min 8 yrs required

No

Job Title: Senior Counsel - IP, AI, and Trade

Job Responsibilities:
- Advise business teams, engineers, and researchers on Intellectual Property (IP) issues and provide counseling on IP terms in commercial and corporate matters.
- Manage responses to IP-related communications, working cross-functionally across legal and business teams, which may include evaluating acquisition and licensing opportunities.
- Analyze current and emerging trade regulations and advise legal and business teams on strategies for compliance and mitigation of potential adverse impacts.
- Assist other attorneys as needed with counseling on AI-related legal risks arising from current and planned uses of generative AI technologies.
- Actively and strategically manage a patent portfolio, including determining key areas for patenting, conducting patent harvest sessions, managing invention disclosures, and managing outside patent counsel to ensure timely, high-quality, and targeted work product.

Education and Experience Information:
- Juris Doctor (JD) degree with a strong academic record.
- State bar membership and admission to practice before the . Patent and Trademark Office.
- 8+ years of relevant legal experience.
- Solid technical background/understanding of technology used in autonomous vehicles, such as sensor hardware and/or AI/machine learning software and/or highly controlled technology.
- Demonstrated experience in at least three or more of the following: identifying patentable technologies, patent analysis, acquisition, licensing, litigation, and/or handling of third-party demands.
- Experience with understanding cross-functional perspectives and navigating ambiguity, with the ability to identify and create streamlined processes to support a growing company.
- Execution-oriented individual with strong interpersonal, communication, and team skills, with experience presenting to senior management and engineering teams.
- Eagerness to work in a startup environment and flexibly roll up your sleeves as an individual contributor to help drive a fast-paced and dynamic business within an emerging and rapidly developing industry.

Preferred Experience:
- Prior in-house experience working side-by-side with engineering, supply chain, partnerships, marketing, and leadership teams to spot, address, and counsel on IP, AI, and trade compliance issues.
- Experience developing integrated IP strategies that support business goals, spanning patent prosecution, technology licensing, and patent litigation.
- Experience advising business and product teams on trade regulations, building out trade compliance programs, and developing strategies to minimize corresponding business risks.
- Experience guiding teams on mitigating AI-related legal risks, including with respect to copyrights, trade secrets, privacy, and compliance with applicable regulations.

Salary Information:
The expected base salary range for this full-time position across US locations is $281,000—$356,000 USD. Actual starting pay will be based on job-related factors, including exact work location, experience, relevant training and education, and skill level. Employees are also eligible to participate in the company's discretionary annual bonus program, equity incentive plan, and generous benefits program, subject to eligibility requirements.