Senior Counsel – Intellectual Property

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Job Title

What does a successful Senior Counsel, Intellectual Property do?
At Fiserv, a successful Senior Counsel, Intellectual Property will provide expert legal support in areas such as open-source software, technology licensing, commercial issues, intellectual property litigation, and AI. As a trusted partner, you will offer counsel to business stakeholders on complex legal matters and requests from third parties, ensuring Fiserv's interests are safeguarded while promoting innovation. You will be part of a collaborative environment, working closely with the IP legal team and Fiserv's technology, product, and business professionals.

What you will do:

• Advise on intellectual property litigation and be the first line of support for open-source software requests
• Manage technology licensing and commercial issues
• Collaborate with the IP legal team and all relevant business professionals at Fiserv
• Provide counsel on legal matters to business stakeholders
• Evaluate and mitigate risks, ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory standards
• Facilitate clear and effective communication with internal and external parties
• Support IP litigation disputes, document requests, and investigations

What you will need to have:

• JD from an accredited law school and/or equivalent military experience
• Licensed to practice, or ability to become licensed to practice, in the appropriate jurisdiction
• In good standing with State Bar with no disciplinary record
• 6+ years of experience in intellectual property law in a large law firm or in-house practice at an information technology company
• Experience in open-source software and IP licensing issues
• Experience in managing outside counsel

What would be great to have:

• Admission to the USPTO bar
• 7+ years of experience in IP litigation
• Experience with technology licensing and commercial issues
• Experience advising on AI-related legal matters
• Experience in a leadership role within a legal team

Important information about this role:

• This role is on-site Monday through Friday. Fiserv considers in-person collaboration to be an essential part of this role as in-person office experiences help you with your overall onboarding experience and leads to stronger productivity.
• This is a full-time, direct-hire position, and no contract options for unsolicited agency submissions will be considered.

Perks at Work:

• We’re #FiservProud of our commitment to your overall well-being with a growing offering of physical, mental, emotional, and financial benefits from day one.
• Maintain a healthy work-life balance with paid holidays, generous time off policies, including Recharge & Refuel time for qualifying associates, and free counseling through our EAP.
• Plan for your future with competitive salaries, the Fiserv 401(k) Savings Plan, and our Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Recognize and be recognized by colleagues with our Living Proof program where you can exchange points for a variety of rewards.
• Prioritize your health with a variety of medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance options and a range of well-being resources through our Fuel Your Life program.
• Advance your career with training, development, certification, and internal mobility opportunities.
• Join Employee Resource Groups that promote our diverse and inclusive culture where associates can share perspectives, exchange ideas, and elevate careers.

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Thank you for considering employment with Fiserv.  Please:

• Apply using your legal name
• Complete the step-by-step profile and attach your resume (either is acceptable, both are preferable).

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