Legal Counsel, IP Policy

Qualcomm • San Diego, CA

1d • $169,500 - $254,300 • Onsite

About The Position

Qualcomm is seeking an experienced standards and intellectual property policy attorney to join our team and provide strategic guidance on IP, technology, and standards-related policy matters affecting our licensing and product businesses. You will be responsible for monitoring, analyzing, and influencing IP and governance issues arising in standards development organizations. You will also advise our internal teams on IP and standards policy and support our IP litigation and licensing activities, including in the developing landscape of standard essential patent (SEP) licensing involving Fair, Reasonable, and Non-Discriminatory (FRAND) and royalty-free obligations. We are looking for candidates who have a deep knowledge of IP, technology, and technical standards-related policy worldwide, are proactive, have extraordinary attention to detail, and show excellent judgment. We value candidates that work well both independently and collaboratively.

Requirements

• Juris Doctorate degree or international equivalent.
• 8+ years of relevant experience as counsel at a law firm, in-house, in government, or at a standards development or industry organization.
• Active bar license to practice law in the state or jurisdiction where the employee will be practicing, or ability to obtain upon hiring.
• Minimum Qualifications: Juris Doctorate degree or international equivalent.
• 5+ years of relevant experience as counsel at a law firm or in-house.
• Active bar license or other lawful ability to practice law in the state or jurisdiction where the employee will be located (for example, ability to gain admission as registered in house counsel).

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical or engineering field.
• 9+ years of relevant experience practicing law at a law firm, in-house, in government, or at a standards development or industry organization.
• Strong knowledge and experience in global intellectual property laws and policy.
• Experience with relevant government agencies and standards development organizations (SDOs) primarily in the United States and Europe, and knowledge of their intellectual property policies, governance structures, and decision-making procedures.
• Experience relating to the licensing of SEPs and associated FRAND and royalty free issues.
• Experience with cellular communications, multimedia technologies, semiconductors, software, artificial intelligence, and/or related technologies.
• Excellent drafting and negotiation skills, with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively, with a proactive and problem-solving mindset, while managing multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
• Strong work ethic and dedication, proactive engagement on issues, critical-thinking and problem-solving skills, and ability to think and act strategically and tactically while demonstrating sound business judgment.
• High ethical standards, integrity, and professionalism.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally.
• Ability to participate remotely and travel domestically and internationally to standards-related IP policy and governance meetings.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and assess the impact of SDO intellectual property policies, governance developments, and related legal and regulatory developments on our business and industry, and provide timely and relevant updates and recommendations.
• Develop, and implement strategies to advocate for our IP interests and positions in SDOs, government agencies, industry associations, and other relevant forums.
• Coordinate and collaborate with, and provide expert counsel to, our legal, business, engineering, standards, licensing, and Government Affairs teams on standards-related IP and governance matters, and ensure alignment and consistency across organizations, regions, and functions.
• Build and maintain relationships with key external stakeholders and policymakers, including SDO leaders and staff, government officials, and industry representatives, and represent our company in SDO policy and governance bodies, committees, and working groups.
• Analyze, draft, review, interpret, and negotiate SDO intellectual property policies, bylaws, governance documents, procedural rules, and related materials.
• Support the company’s efforts relating to SEP licensing policy and advocacy, particularly regarding FRAND licensing practices.

Benefits

• competitive annual discretionary bonus program
• opportunity for annual RSU grants
• highly competitive benefits package is designed to support your success at work, at home, and at play

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree