FVP, Asst General Counsel Intellectual property (IP)

PennyMac•Westlake Village, CA

75d•$110,000 - $170,000•Onsite

About The Position

PENNYMAC Pennymac is (NYSE: PFSI) is a specialty financial services firm with a comprehensive mortgage platform and integrated business focused on the production and servicing of U.S. mortgage loans and the management of investments related to the U.S. mortgage market. At Pennymac, our people are the foundation of our success and at the heart of our dynamic work culture. Together, we work towards a unified goal of helping millions of Americans achieve aspirations of homeownership through the complete mortgage journey. A Typical Day The First Vice President Assistant General Counsel The First Vice President Assistant General Counsel will provide extensive support to our company's Marketing and Branding functions, providing strategic counsel regarding our company's marketing initiatives. You will help shape and manage our trademark portfolio, including supporting trademark clearance, prosecution, enforcement, and advising on portfolio strategy and maintenance. As a valued member of our intellectual property team, you will also provide support and guidance related to the company's technology, generative AI, vendor management, mortgage operations, and compliance functions.

Requirements

College degree and J.D., from an accredited law school, along with admittance to the applicable state Bar
6+ years experience with a law firm or as in-house counsel with relevant experience in the areas of intellectual property law in both transactional and litigation areas
Strong Knowledge of U.S. and international IP laws and regulations
Experience with IP portfolio management and enforcement, including litigation support
This position may be based in Texas, Pasadena, or Westlake and requires a Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
Candidates must also be admitted to the bar in California, Texas, or be eligible to practice in-house as pro hac vice counsel.

Nice To Haves

Experience in the technology and/or housing finance industry a plus

Responsibilities

Advise internal business partners on brand management and protection strategies.
Manage the Pennymac trademark portfolio, with the assistance of outside counsel as needed.
Perform trademark clearance, prosecution, and enforcement, with the assistance of outside counsel as needed.
Support the company's marketing agreements, including co-branding, co-existence, artist and talent, sponsorship, and event agreements.
Support IP review of the company's vendor agreements, software licenses, open-source software licenses, and development agreements, and advise internal business partners on their compliance.
Draft and/or negotiate IP-related agreements.
Advise internal business partners on IP and marketing matters, including protecting and leveraging the company's intellectual property rights and complying with the intellectual property rights of others.
Provide periodic and innovative training programs and awareness communications to contribute to our culture of compliance and diligence.
Contribute to the development and scale of policies, processes, and systems to better identify and protect company IP, optimize efficiencies and transparency, and manage and reduce risk.
Demonstrate behaviors that are aligned with the company's values of Accountable, Reliable and Ethical

Benefits

Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision
Paid Time Off Programs including vacation, holidays, illness, and parental leave
Wellness Programs, Employee Recognition Programs, and onsite gyms and cafe style dining (select locations)
Retirement benefits, life insurance, 401k match, and tuition reimbursement
Philanthropy Programs including matching gifts, volunteer grants, charitable grants and corporate sponsorships

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