Legal Counsel- Commercial and Technology Transactions
Legal Counsel- Commercial and Technology Transactions
Apply remote type Hybrid locations United Kingdom - Remote time type Full time posted on Posted 27 Days Ago job requisition id R00045
Cohesity is a leader in AI-powered data security and management. Aided by an extensive ecosystem of partners, Cohesity makes it easy to secure, protect, manage, and get value from data — across the data center, edge, and cloud. Cohesity helps organizations defend against cybersecurity threats with comprehensive data security and management capabilities, including immutable backup snapshots, AI-based threat detection, monitoring for malicious behavior, and rapid recovery at scale.
We’ve been named a Leader by multiple analyst firms and have been globally recognized for Innovation, Product Strength, and Simplicity in Design.
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Cohesity is currently looking for a highly motivated and experienced Legal Specialist Attorney to join our outstanding in-house Legal team. As a crucial member of our team, you will play a vital role in developing Cohesity's patent portfolio, providing legal counsel to clients, and minimizing IP-related risks. This is an excellent opportunity for you to make an important difference and contribute to the continued growth of our company.
HOW YOU'LL SPEND YOUR TIME HERE
* Lead and manage a team of patent professionals, coordinating the day-to-day operations of our patent portfolio.
* Conduct worldwide patent prosecution, including activities such as invention identification, patent review committee management, and strategic portfolio assessment.
* Collaborate with external counsel to lead patent preparation and prosecution.
* Prepare IP budget projections and take ownership of the patent budget.
* Advise on and negotiate patent licenses and provisions, as well as assist with patent assertions and litigations.
* Analyze Cohesity's patent portfolio and those of competitors, supporting the formulation of critical initiatives for offensive and defensive patent strategies.
* Establish positive and collaborative relationships with cross-functional partners, including Engineering, Product Management, Marketing, Sales, Outside counsel, and other Legal teams, to identify and protect products, projects, and services.
* Drive special projects to improve the IP legal team's ability to provide outstanding service, including the development of strategies, guidelines, processes, and procedures.
* Deliver IP trainings to internal collaborators to increase awareness and understanding of intellectual property.
* Support initiatives to promote diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in innovation.
WE’D LOVE TO TALK TO YOU IF YOU HAVE MANY OF THE FOLLOWING
* Years of experience: 10+ years of law firm and/or in-house legal work experience preferably focused on technology transactions.
* Patent legal experience in both a law firm and corporate environment.
* Prior in-house patent experience, including implementing IP processes, systems, and tools.
* JD degree with excellent academic credentials.
* USPTO Registration with a degree in electrical engineering or computer science (or USPTO registration and substantial real-world software/engineering experience).
* Strong background in assessing patent portfolios strategically and effectively implementing initiatives to optimize their value.
* Proficiency in preparing and prosecuting domestic and international patent applications, with a track record of delivering patentability, validity, and infringement assessments.
* Expertise in patent litigation, patent assertion, and licensing.
* Passion for AI and a strong desire to learn new areas of technology and evolving IP law.
* Open source licensing experience is a plus.
* Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to propose creative and analytical solutions to complex IP issues.
* Excellent project management and interpersonal skills, with the ability to handle multiple simultaneous projects in a fast-paced environment.
* Team-oriented attitude, strong ethics and integrity, sound judgment, and the ability to concisely determine solutions addressed to multiple needs.
* Superb written and verbal communication skills for all business levels.
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