IP Transactions Counsel – Licensing @ General Electric

Job Information

Job Description:

Essential Responsibilities

Working remotely, partner with commercial leads on negotiating multi-faceted complex technology based transactions, including technology transfer licenses, software licenses, joint ventures and partnerships, joint developments, research partnerships, etc.
Draft, review and help negotiate associated agreements
Identify and scope relevant IP portfolios, developing IP and technology programs, asserting IP, negotiating transactions, drafting IP or technology licenses, and facilitating IP sales, acquisitions, and investments
Counsel business executives on protecting technology and IP and on legal impact of business decisions or actions
Secure and manage proper use of outside counsel and experts as required to complement internal activities
Stay up-to-date with latest changes in US and global patent law, and educate the senior leadership team on how such changes impact current and future licensing activities
Provide other general legal advice and guidance as required

Basic Qualifications/Requirements

Juris Doctor from an accredited school and membership in good standing in at least one state (or D.C.) bar.
Licensed and in good standing to practice law in a state or territory of the U.S.
Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline from an accredited school
Minimum of three years of experience negotiating and drafting complex agreements
Working knowledge of patent, copyright, trademark, trade secret and other intellectual property law
Ability and willingness to travel up to 35%

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in private practice in a big law firm with a focus on intellectual property or corporate transactional law with IP focus
Bachelor’s degree in electrical/communications/electronics engineering or physics from an accredited school
Experience managing IP portfolios, including patents, trademarks, and/or trade secret management
Experience on transaction teams as legal advisor for complex and creative business models anchored in intellectual property.
Familiarity with export control laws as applied to transferring technology across borders

Desired Characteristics

Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment, and prioritize on critical tasks that add value
Strong substantive expertise, sharp intellect, and experience in forging proactive, pragmatic and imaginative legal solutions that will advance business goals
Outstanding commercial business acumen across a broad array of technologies
Ability to clearly articulate legal risk issues to business leaders, and foster discussion around cost & return v risk in IP-anchored transactions
Exceptional judgment and the ability to engender immediate trust
Ability to navigate ambiguity and work with minimal supervision with unquestioned integrity, gravitas and stature

Benefits:
Experience Level: Mid-Senior
Work From: Onsite United Kingdom