Sr. Counsel, Patent Portfolio & Open Source (Remote, United States)

Company: Zoom
Location: Austin
Posted on: May 3, 2021

Job Description:

Zoomies help the world connect and deliver happiness while doing it. We set out to build the best video conferencing product for the enterprise, and today help people communicate better with products like Zoom Phone, Zoom Rooms, Zoom Video Webinars, Zoom Apps, and OnZoom.Were problem-solvers and self-starters, working at a fast pace to design solutions with our customers and users in mind. Here, youll work across teams to dig deep into impactful projects that are changing the way people communicate, and enjoy opportunities to advance your career in a diverse, inclusive environment. Zoom is looking for a Sr. Counsel, Patent Portfolio & Open Source. In this role, you will be a member of our dynamic team building Zooms organic patent portfolio, while also serving as the primary legal counselor to our Products team on inbound and outbound open source matters. You will spend about 70% of your time on patent portfolio development and 30% of your time on open source matters.Responsibilities:Build a world-class patent portfolio that protects Zooms innovations around the worldWork closely with product managers and engineers to identify inventions that are valuable in view of Zooms business priorities and competitionManage outside counsel in preparing and prosecuting a large volume of patent applications, including reviewing claims to ensure high qualityServe as the primary legal counselor on compliance aspects of Zooms use of open source softwareDevelop and lead processes for participation in open source projects and strategic open sourcing of Zoom technologyProvide training on open source to the Products teamCounsel on provisions about open source software in Zooms customer and partnership agreementsLead due diligence on open source in companies that Zoom is considering acquiringRequirements:8+ years of experience in patent portfolio development and inbound/outbound open source counselingStrong U.S. patent preparation and prosecution experience in the software areaExpertise in identifying and framing up patentable inventionsExpertise in counseling on open source compliance, participation in open source projects, and open sourcing of company technologyDetail-oriented and analyticalComfortable having a fast-moving and heavy workload, with constantly changing prioritiesAble to work autonomously to manage matters from start to finishComfortable with distributed work environments, collaborating across time zones and culturesTeam-first attitudeStrong interpersonal and communication skillsStrong organizational and process-development skillsRegistered patent attorney with JD from a top-tier law schoolPreferred:Strong presentation and PowerPoint skillsKnowledge of videoconferencing, audio, and video technologies; knowledge of relevant codecs and standardsExperience with counseling on standards Zoom Video Communications Company Culture Highlights:Winner of Comparably's Award for Best Company Work-Life Balance 2019Winner of Comparably's Award for Best Company Compensation 2019Winner of Comparably's Award for Best Company Happiness 2019Winner of Comparably's Award for Best Company Perks &Benefits2019Sales Department is ranked in the top 5% of companies for Diversity on Comparably.Zoom Video Communications is ranked in the top 5% of companies for Professional Development on Comparably.Zoom Video Communications is ranked in the top 5% of companies for Overall Culture on Comparably.Check us out on Comparably: us out with a free download: zoom.us/downloadZoom Video Communications is an equal opportunity employer and evaluates applicants regardless of an individuals age, race, color, gender, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, disability or veteran status. Our combined differences are what make us Zoom!Explore Zoom:Hear from our leadership teamBrowse Awards and Employee Reviews on ComparablyVisit our BlogZoom with us!Find us on social at the links below and on Instagram Full timeSDL2017

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