Full - time Attorney specializing in immigration litigation in federal and immigration courts. Role involves legal research, document drafting, and client representation.
About the role
- Intellectual Property Attorney managing software licensing and patents for a defense-focused company. Collaborating with teams to protect and optimize IP in advanced technologies.
Responsibilities
- Draft and negotiate software licensing agreements, including those tied to federal government and defense contracts.
- Advise on strategies for patents, copyrights, trademarks, and trade secrets.
- Manage IP portfolios, renewals, and monitoring for infringement.
- Develop policies to ensure compliance with U.S. and international IP law.
- Conduct patentability and freedom-to-operate analyses for software and defense technologies.
- Prepare and file patent disclosures, compliance documents, and regulatory submissions.
- Advise on export control and government contract provisions affecting IP ownership and licensing.
- Track and ensure timely compliance with USPTO, WIPO, and foreign IP office deadlines.
- Partner with product, engineer, R&D, and business development teams to align IP strategy with business goals and compliance requirements.
Requirements
- Juris Doctor (JD) with active bar membership
- Additional background or degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field a plus.
- Licensed to practice before the USPTO in patent matters.
- 5+years of experience in an IP law firm, with a strong track record negotiating, drafting, and litigating IP agreements, including in the software sector.
- In-depth knowledge of software licensing, open-source software compliance, and U.S. government contract regulations dealing with IP.
- Superior legal writing, negotiation, and analytical skills; ability to communicate complex legal concepts to non-legal stakeholders.
- Familiarity with export controls and compliance requirements for technology used in defense projects.
- Experience developing and defending IP portfolios for software companies operating in high-security or regulated domains.
- Current or former professional software industry experience.
- This is a hybrid position requiring three days in-office (Tuesday to Thursday) at one of our facilities located in Tampa, FL, Nashville, TN; or McLean, VA.
- Ability to travel up to 20% of the time based on company and customer needs.
- U.S. Security Clearance Requirements:Applicants must be a U.S. Citizen and willing and eligible to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance at the Secret level. Existing clearance is preferred.
Benefits
- Hybrid and flexible work schedules
- Professional development programs
- Training and certification reimbursement
- Extended and floating holiday schedule
- Paid time off and Paid volunteer time
- Health and Wellness Benefits include options for Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance along with access to Wellness, Mental Health, and Employee Assistance Programs.
- 100% Company Paid Benefits that include STD, LTD, and Basic Life insurance.
- 401(k) Plan Options with employer matching
- Incentive bonuses for eligible clearances, performance, and employee referrals.
- A company culture that values your individual strengths, career goals, and contributions to the team.
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