Intellectual Property & Technology Counsel - REMOTE

BMC Software

4d•$114,525 - $190,875•Remote

About The Position

BMC Software is seeking an early-career Intellectual Property & Technology Counsel to join its collaborative legal team. The role manages and protects BMC’s intellectual property and advises on a broad range of legal issues involving software and technology, including patents, trademarks, copyrights, open source software, AI, agreements, marketing, cybersecurity, and IP disputes. The position is remote within the United States and may require occasional business travel. The counsel will manage BMC’s patent and trademark portfolios, lead the Patent Review Committee, oversee prosecution, maintenance, and enforcement, and advise on copyright and trade secret matters. The role also manages the open source compliance program; handles or assists with IP disputes and pre-litigation matters; negotiates IP-related provisions in agreements; advises on AI, marketing, and cybersecurity matters; and develops policies, guidance, and training. The attorney will work with colleagues throughout the business, inventors, and external counsel, and will help set IP strategy and priorities. BMC describes its corporate teams as strategic partners supporting the organization’s vision, culture, and growth. Its legal team is characterized as collaborative and high-impact. The company states that it employs more than 6,000 people globally and is committed to equal opportunity employment and reasonable accommodations in the hiring process. The estimated annual base salary range is $114,525–$190,875; compensation decisions consider factors including skills, experience, training, licensure, certifications, and organizational needs. Compensation may also include a variable plan and country-specific benefits.

Requirements

Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.
Active membership in good standing with at least one U.S. state bar.
Registration to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and patent prosecution experience.
3–6 years of relevant legal experience involving intellectual property, gained at a law firm, in-house, or both.
Strong understanding of patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets.
Strong research, writing, and analytical skills, including the ability to assess and clearly communicate legal risks and advice.
Good judgment, curiosity, and willingness to learn new areas of law and technology.
Ability to work independently, take ownership of matters, and recognize when to ask for help or involve others.
Strong communication skills and ability to work well with and build relationships across different teams.

Responsibilities

Manage BMC’s patent and trademark portfolios, lead the Patent Review Committee, and oversee prosecution, maintenance, and enforcement.
Advise on copyright and trade secret matters; work with inventors, business teams, and outside counsel on IP strategy, portfolio priorities, and budgets.
Manage the open source compliance program, including reviewing licenses, assessing risks, advising R&D and Product teams on licensing obligations, addressing compliance issues, and improving policies and processes.
Handle or assist with IP disputes and pre-litigation matters, including infringement assessments, cease-and-desist letters, trademark oppositions, domain name disputes, and settlement discussions.
Work with litigation and outside counsel on IP enforcement and defense strategies.
Review and negotiate IP-related provisions in commercial, licensing, confidentiality, and other technology agreements; advise on IP ownership, licensing rights, use restrictions, and IP due diligence in corporate transactions.
Advise on AI-related legal issues, including IP ownership, AI-generated content and code, responsible use, internal policies, product claims, and changing legal requirements.
Advise Marketing on trademark and copyright issues, advertising claims, endorsements, customer stories, social media, promotional materials, and third-party content licensing.
Work with Privacy, Information Security, and other teams on cybersecurity matters and safeguarding BMC’s confidential information.
Draft and update policies and guidance on IP, confidential information, open source software, AI, and technology use.
Provide training to business and technical teams and keep current with relevant legal developments.