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Associate Legal Advisor
Office of Legal Affairs
Atlanta Campus
Schedule\: Monday - Friday | 8\:30 AM - 5\:15 PM
These are exciting times at the Office of Legal Affairs Department. We are growing and we are thrilled that you are interested in being a part of our team. We are surrounded by individuals empowered to use their expertise and talents to achieve our mission to pursue excellence.
Are you ready for us? Are you seeking an opportunity with purpose and direction? If you are, we have the perfect opportunity for you! We hire great people from a wide variety of educational, career, and personal backgrounds, not just because it is the right thing to do, but because it makes us a stronger team.
The Legal Affairs Department is seeking (1) Associate Legal Advisor to join the already awesome team taking the Legal Affairs Department to the next level of excellence!
WHAT MAKES The Office of Legal Affairs Department A GREAT PLACE?
· A flexible work environment
· Generous benefits, including health, dental, vision, tuition assistance, retirement, etc.
· A knowledge-sharing organization that works collaboratively with diverse partners.
· Professional development opportunity and mentorship
· A rapidly growing center within an academic setting
HERE IS WHAT YOU WILL DO
This position will have primary responsibility for legal work relating to the University’s intellectual property, technology transfer and licensing operations, including supervising outside patent counsel. The individual will be responsible for reviewing and negotiating sponsored research and license agreements. In addition, the position will work with inventors and the Office of Technology Commercialization to review and assess patentable inventions, draft patent applications and supervise activities of outside counsel. Responsibility will also include copyright and trademark issues.
Minimum Requirements:
Juris Doctorate degree from an ADA accredited school, admission to or eligibility for admission to the State Bar of Georgia within 6 months of hire; patent bar membership’ at least 3 years of work experience in higher education or intellectual property law.
Preferred Hiring Qualifications\:
Strong academic background, preferable in the area of chemistry or biology, excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal/client counseling skills; effective team member; strong analytical and problem-solving abilities’ familiarity with university operations, especially research and technology transfer operations; experience in patent law and related corporate matters; and the ability to handle a significant number of matters of carrying complexity with excellent follow-through.
