Nike 
seeks an experienced IP lawyer to serve as its Assistant General Counsel - IP. In this role, you will be responsible for providing strategic IP and legal advice to Nike's business and innovation teams, with a focus on technology, manufacturing and sourcing at a global scale. You will collaborate with business, innovation, and legal leaders to provide IP transactions support , to advise regarding open innovation initiatives, to collaborate on post-grant review proceedings and opposition proceedings, to collaborate with professionals managing Nike's patent and trade secret portfolios, and to support Nike's IP patent litigation team as needed.
Core Responsibilities:
• Advising senior management, technical and business stakeholders on IP matters
• Setting and implementing an IP strategy for Nike's latest manufacturing innovations
• Facilitating initiatives with third party companies to accelerate Nike's innovations
• Negotiating IP transactions with third party innovation partners in the manufacturing space
• Devising and implementing a trade secret program
• Collaborating with in-house patent professionals managing in-house patent prosecution dockets
• Spearheading internal education initiatives and trainings related to IP/patents
• Collaborating and working with other IP professionals on a range of patent-related issues, including patent analysis, due diligence, disputes and licensing strategy
Qualifications:
• A Juris Doctorate degree
• Proven leader with 8+ years of solid experience in IP transactions and patent strategy
• Registered and in good standing with at least one State Bar
• Experience in a corporate legal environment, preferably on a global scale
• Excellent oral communication and presentation skills required
• Strong communication skills with innovators, technologists and senior business leaders
• Strong interpersonal skills; a team player able to establish and build partnerships within all levels of the innovation and legal teams
• Must have the ability to multi-task, manage multiple priorities, and deliver results in a fast-paced environment
• Must have business deal making and negotiation acumen
• Patent Bar membership is a plus
Interested yet? Good. Us too. One more thing, Nike’s competitive benefits program provides you with the opportunity to stay fit, ensure the wellness of your family and enjoy a positive working environment. We’re interested in learning more about you and appreciate you taking the time to apply online.
Nike, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) that strives to create a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or disability.
Contact:
Apply online by visiting this link: http://jobs.nike.com/oregon/legal-and-government-affairs/jobid3951051-assistant-general-counsel-%E2%80%94-ip-jobs.
Additional Info:
Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: Portland, Oregon
The heart of Nike is built around one simple idea -- innovate. Whether that innovation is called Nike Air or Nike Free or Nike Shox or the Nike+ FuelBand, the principle is the same: think something that nobody has thought before and create product that is uniquely innovative and uniquely Nike.
So take chances. Think bigger than the next achiever. Just know one thing. The more you succeed, the higher we'll raise the bar.