Amazon's legal department is looking for a talented patent attorney to lead the investigation and pre-litigation resolution of received/threatened third party patent assertions. Successful candidate primary responsibilities include leading the investigation of the third party patents, advising Amazon’s technology teams on appropriate action to be taken, effectively resolving pre-litigation matters and development and implementation of appropriate IP policies.
If you have a passion for innovative technology, this is the place for you. You will have significant influence on the development and execution of our patent strategy and will solve cutting edge intellectual property issues. Responsibilities include develop and implement Amazon IP policies, client counseling and third party patent investigations. You will also assist and supervise on a full range of patent litigation and pre-litigation activities, including supervising outside counsel, formulating and implementing litigation strategy, assisting in and overseeing settlement and other dispute resolution efforts and providing IP advice regarding Amazon and third-party patent rights.
The successful candidate must be inquisitive, enthusiastic about technology, enjoy working hard and being continually challenged, and demonstrate sound judgment even in ambiguous situations. Compensation based on experience and includes equity compensation.
Basic Qualifications
- 7+years of legal experience (with at least three years at a law firm) as patent attorney
- Juris Doctor and membership in good standing in at least one state bar is required
- Registered to practice before the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)
- Experience effectively addressing and resolving patent assertions/litigation
- Understanding of a wide variety of technology areas including: web services, digital media, virtualization, data storage, database, operating systems, mobile applications, content delivery, and e-commerce
Preferred Qualifications
- Effective oral and written communication skills in communicating business and intellectual property issues with and between developers, engineers and business leaders
- Demonstrated ability to counsel in-house lawyers and business leaders on intellectual property issues, including patent litigation
- Sound judgment even in ambiguous situations
- Demonstrated ability to work independently while being able to contribute successfully to cross-functional teams
- Able to counsel business leaders on open source software related patent issues
- Excellent organizational skills, ability to manage multiple projects at once, and follow through and meet deadlines
- Strong analytical and computer skills
- Common sense, great judgment, and a good sense of humor
Amazon is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Contact
For more information and to apply online, visit the listing's page on our website: http://www.amazon.jobs/job/264214/senior-corporate-counsel-patents.
Additional Info
Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: Seattle, Washington