Technology & Intellectual Property Attorney

ExxonMobil • Spring, TX

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Exxon Mobil Corporation is looking for an attorney to handle corporate intellectual property (IP) matters, including IP transactional work, freedom to operate assessments, patent portfolio management, IP strategy coordination, related commercial transactions and projects, and outside counsel oversight. The attorney will handle a variety of matters in support of our research organization and will work independently with supervision that is appropriate for the attorney’s level of experience. Professional development within Exxon Mobil’s Law Department includes a variety of assignments throughout an attorney’s career, including rotations among teams that provide legal support to the company’s Upstream, Downstream, and Low Carbon Solutions businesses.

Requirements

• J.D. from an accredited law school
• Strong college and law school record (top 1/3 of class preferred)
• License to practice law in at least one state (Texas bar membership preferred)
• Knowledge of patent laws in the United States and abroad
• Significant experience in patent litigation/transactions OR license to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office is required
• Strong research and writing skills
• Strong interpersonal and communication (oral and written) skills
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally as needed
• Experience in a law firm, corporation or agency handling corporate intellectual property matters
• Ability to work effectively with a highly diverse global law department
• Ability to collaborate with clients, to manage risk and evaluate alternative options where needed
• Knowledge of relevant federal, state, and local laws
• Strong analytical skills and ability to exercise sound business judgment and work independently, but as a member of an integrated law team
• Reputation for high ethical standards and integrity
• Interest in working on a broader array of subject matters beyond IP, including commercial transactions and litigation

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated experience in patent and trade secret law, with a preference for candidates whose practice has included IP transactional work, litigation support, patent prosecution, and freedom-to-operate assessments
• Between 2 to 5 years of experience (post-J.D.) is preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide legal analysis and counsel on intellectual property matters for Exxon Mobil Corporation and its affiliates, including interfacing with affiliate attorneys, outside counsel, and other legal staff
• Contract drafting, negotiation, and advice (e.g., joint development agreements, licenses, confidentiality agreements, and other research-related agreements)
• IP strategy advice
• Coordinate with outside counsel to ensure proper handling of patent drafting, prosecution, and other matters
• Conduct Freedom-to-Operate assessments
• Dispute resolution up until litigation, then litigation support as needed
• Conduct and coordinate research into a variety of IP legal issues, ensure compliance with laws, regulations, and company policy, anticipate and address legal developments, and appropriately manage risks and exposure to the company
• Prepare and review presentations and documents associated with the above matters, as necessary
• Closely work with the company’s businesses on matters

Benefits

• Pension Plan: Enrollment is automatic and at no cost to you. The basic benefit is a monthly annuity to be paid to you in retirement for the rest of your life.
• Savings Plan: You can contribute between 6% and 20% of your pay and are encouraged to enroll right away. If you contribute at least 6% to your savings plan, the Company will contribute a 7% match.
• Workplace Flexibility: We have several programs such as “Flex your Day,” providing ad-hoc flexibility around when and where you work, as well as longer-term programs such as leaves of absence and part-time work.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Culture of Health: Programs and resources to support your wellbeing.
• Employee Health Advisory Program: Provides confidential professional counseling for you and your family, including tools and resources promoting mental health and resiliency at no additional cost to you.
• Disability Plan: Income replacement for when you cannot work due to illness or injury occurring on or off the job. Enrollment is automatic and at no cost to you.

What This Job Offers

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