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Job Description
We are seeking a skilled Legal Counsel with a focus on Intellectual Property to join our team. In this pivotal role (as a member of the Office of General Counsel), you will leverage your expertise to perform comprehensive legal analysis, conduct research, and draft insightful opinions and papers of moderate complexity. As an advisor to the firm's management, you will provide valuable legal guidance and support. This position offers a unique opportunity to collaborate with diverse departments, external counsel, and industry experts, making a significant impact on our firm's success and growth.
Key Responsibilities:
• Develop, review and negotiate contracts including those relating to intellectual property protection, licensing and confidentiality.
• Offer consultation and advisory services on moderately complex or critical issues concerning the firm's rights, privileges, and obligations.
• Prepare legal opinion letters, memoranda, or analyses involving legal principles, risk-benefits, and compliance on work of a moderately complex nature.
• Stay updated on legal and regulatory changes, including in intellectual property.
• Collaborates with outside counsel, consultants, or third parties on legal issues; manage the firm’s claims and lawsuits as assigned.
• Coordinate with various departments to ensure compliance with intellectual property regulations and align strategies accordingly.
• Prepare and conduct staff training on various legal matters, including intellectual property protection.
• Performs other duties as required.
Minimum Qualifications
• Juris Doctorate and a license to practice law in state employed.
• 2 years of related experience.
Domestic and/or international travel may be required. The frequency of travel is contingent on specific duties, responsibilities, and the essential functions of the position, which may vary depending on workload and project demands.
Preferred Qualifications
• Undergraduate degree and/or experience in related technical field (e.g., engineering, architecture, construction management, software development).
• Experience with Intellectual Property (IP) prosecution/defense.
• Familiarity with Intellectual Property (IP) management software.
• Experience with Software as a Service (SaaS).
EEO Statement
We attract the best people in the industry, supporting their efforts to learn and grow. We strive to create a challenging and progressive work environment. We provide career opportunities that span a variety of disciplines and geographic locations, with projects that our employees plan, design, build and operate as diverse as the needs of our clients. CDM Smith is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, pregnancy related conditions, childbirth and related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression), national origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Skills and Abilities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with staff at all levels within the organization.
• Effective time management and ability to handle competing priorities.
• Thorough knowledge of legal principles and practices, particularly as they pertain to contracts and environmental law.
• Proficient knowledge in intellectual property laws and protections.
Background Check and Drug Testing Information
CDM Smith Inc. and its divisions and subsidiaries (hereafter collectively referred to as “CDM Smith”) reserves the right to require background checks including criminal, employment, education, licensure, etc. as well as credit and motor vehicle when applicable for certain positions. In addition, CDM Smith may conduct drug testing for designated positions. Background checks are conducted after an offer of employment has been made in the United States. The timing of when background checks will be conducted on candidates for positions outside the United States will vary based on country statutory law but in no case, will the background check precede an interview. CDM Smith will conduct interviews of qualified individuals prior to requesting a criminal background check, and no job application submitted prior to such interview shall inquire into an applicant's criminal history. If this position is subject to a background check for any convictions related to its responsibilities and requirements, employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation including criminal history. Criminal history will not automatically disqualify a candidate. In addition, during employment individuals may be required by CDM Smith or a CDM Smith client to successfully complete additional background checks, including motor vehicle record as well as drug testing.
Additional Compensation
All bonuses at CDM Smith are discretionary and may or may not apply to this position.
We are seeking a skilled Legal Counsel with a focus on Intellectual Property to join our team. In this pivotal role (as a member of the Office of General Counsel), you will leverage your expertise to perform comprehensive legal analysis, conduct research, and draft insightful opinions and papers of moderate complexity. As an advisor to the firm's management, you will provide valuable legal guidance and support. This position offers a unique opportunity to collaborate with diverse departments, external counsel, and industry experts, making a significant impact on our firm's success and growth.
Key Responsibilities:
• Develop, review and negotiate contracts including those relating to intellectual property protection, licensing and confidentiality.
• Offer consultation and advisory services on moderately complex or critical issues concerning the firm's rights, privileges, and obligations.
• Prepare legal opinion letters, memoranda, or analyses involving legal principles, risk-benefits, and compliance on work of a moderately complex nature.
• Stay updated on legal and regulatory changes, including in intellectual property.
• Collaborates with outside counsel, consultants, or third parties on legal issues; manage the firm’s claims and lawsuits as assigned.
• Coordinate with various departments to ensure compliance with intellectual property regulations and align strategies accordingly.
• Prepare and conduct staff training on various legal matters, including intellectual property protection.
• Performs other duties as required.
Minimum Qualifications
• Juris Doctorate and a license to practice law in state employed.
• 2 years of related experience.
Domestic and/or international travel may be required. The frequency of travel is contingent on specific duties, responsibilities, and the essential functions of the position, which may vary depending on workload and project demands.
Preferred Qualifications
• Undergraduate degree and/or experience in related technical field (e.g., engineering, architecture, construction management, software development).
• Experience with Intellectual Property (IP) prosecution/defense.
• Familiarity with Intellectual Property (IP) management software.
• Experience with Software as a Service (SaaS).
EEO Statement
We attract the best people in the industry, supporting their efforts to learn and grow. We strive to create a challenging and progressive work environment. We provide career opportunities that span a variety of disciplines and geographic locations, with projects that our employees plan, design, build and operate as diverse as the needs of our clients. CDM Smith is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, pregnancy related conditions, childbirth and related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression), national origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Skills and Abilities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with staff at all levels within the organization.
• Effective time management and ability to handle competing priorities.
• Thorough knowledge of legal principles and practices, particularly as they pertain to contracts and environmental law.
• Proficient knowledge in intellectual property laws and protections.
Background Check and Drug Testing Information
CDM Smith Inc. and its divisions and subsidiaries (hereafter collectively referred to as “CDM Smith”) reserves the right to require background checks including criminal, employment, education, licensure, etc. as well as credit and motor vehicle when applicable for certain positions. In addition, CDM Smith may conduct drug testing for designated positions. Background checks are conducted after an offer of employment has been made in the United States. The timing of when background checks will be conducted on candidates for positions outside the United States will vary based on country statutory law but in no case, will the background check precede an interview. CDM Smith will conduct interviews of qualified individuals prior to requesting a criminal background check, and no job application submitted prior to such interview shall inquire into an applicant's criminal history. If this position is subject to a background check for any convictions related to its responsibilities and requirements, employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation including criminal history. Criminal history will not automatically disqualify a candidate. In addition, during employment individuals may be required by CDM Smith or a CDM Smith client to successfully complete additional background checks, including motor vehicle record as well as drug testing.
Additional Compensation
All bonuses at CDM Smith are discretionary and may or may not apply to this position.
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