Licensing Counsel

The Patent Pool Licensing Counsel role reports to the Head of Program Management and is based in San Francisco, California. As Licensing Counsel for the Program Management team, you will be responsible for supporting litigation initiatives in the multitude of pools, reviewing legal agreements and proposals involving our licensors and licensees, analyzing risks with respect to pool operation, and engaging with licensors by both supporting and negotiating with them. You will also be tasked with supporting and running our bi-annual licensor meetings (the next one is in Rome). This hybrid role is required to work in the San Francisco office three days per week (Tues/Wed/Thurs). You will: Support worldwide patent litigation efforts in various patent pools run by Via LA Review and draft patent pool agreements and advise on risk with respect to the pool operation Develop relationships with our licensors to support them and help drive pool success Provide patent analysis and landscaping with respect to both prospective and existing pools Supportive maternity, child bonding, and family care leave programs as well as short and long-term disability benefits Experience drafting and reviewing legal documents Significant experience and comfort working with various technologies, including in the audio/video codec, automotive, and semiconductor spaces; quick to learn new technologies Familiarity with standard-essential patent licensing and the relevant case law Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with internal stakeholders and external partners Self-initiative and ability to work with a minimum of direction Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced environment, multitask, and prioritize effectively