Patent Counsel I

Snap Inc.•Los Angeles, CA

1d•$147,000 - $259,000•Onsite

About The Position

Snap Inc. is seeking a Patent Counsel to join its IP Team. The role partners with Snap’s business and product teams to build a world-class patent portfolio and supports the company’s patent program, including securing patent protection for inventions. The position also handles other intellectual property matters, such as litigation support, licensing, commercial and M&A transactions, and counseling on open source software projects. Snap’s Legal & Policy Team serves as an in-house legal and policy advisor across the company. Snap follows a “default together” approach, with team members expected to work in an office four or more days per week.

Requirements

USPTO registration.
Experience with a wide range of technological areas, preferably including both hardware and software.
Patent analysis skills, including patentability, patent-claiming strategies, and development of non-infringement and invalidity positions.
Excellent legal and business judgment, strategic thinking, and ability to manage multiple matters at once.
Outstanding communication and organization skills.
Detail-oriented, business-friendly team player who can accommodate tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Some experience handling patent assertions and litigation, patent licensing, and M&A.
Experience counseling on open source compliance and mitigating risks associated with open source software, including the impact on patent rights.
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field of study.
Juris Doctor degree.
Four or more years of patent drafting and prosecution experience.
Valid California bar registration, or another state bar registration plus eligibility for Registered In House Counsel status.

Responsibilities

Work with Snap’s business and product teams to build a world-class patent portfolio.
Participate in all aspects of the patent program, including securing patent protection for Snap’s inventions.
Conduct invention disclosure sessions with inventors.
Manage U.S. and international patent prosecution.
Conduct education and training sessions.
Identify patent acquisition opportunities.
Support litigation, licensing, commercial and M&A transactions, and counseling on open source software projects.