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Press Tab to Move to Skip to Content Link Select how often (in days) to receive an alert: Join the leader in collaborative licensing and help us advance inclusive and efficient new patent licensing approaches to drive innovation globally. Via Licensing Alliance is dedicated to accelerating global technology adoption, fostering participation, and generating return on innovation with balanced IP licensing solutions for innovators and manufacturers of all sizes around the globe. Via LA administers dozens of licensing programs in audio, video, broadcast, power, and more for a variety of technologies, consisting of 25,000 patents in over 130 countries, with nearly 100 current patent holders and over 3,000 current licensees. Via LA is an independently managed company owned by industry-leading participants with over 25 years of intellectual property licensing leadership. Our expertise extends to intellectual property, technology standardization, strategic business development, and program administration. Affiliated specialists in the fields of finance, antitrust law, and patent analysis complete the set of capabilities that make Via LA a premier solutions provider to the world’s most sophisticated technology and entertainment companies. What you’ll do: The Patent Pool Licensing Counsel role reports to the Head of Program Management and is based in San Francisco, California. As Licensing Counsel for the Program Management team, you will be responsible for supporting litigation initiatives in the multitude of pools, reviewing legal agreements and proposals involving our licensors and licensees, analyzing risks with respect to pool operation, and engaging with licensors by both supporting and negotiating with them. You will also be tasked with supporting and running our bi-annual licensor meetings (the next one is in Rome). This hybrid role is required to work in the San Francisco office three days per week (Tues/Wed/Thurs). You will: SupportworldwidepatentlitigationeffortsinvariouspatentpoolsrunbyViaLA Reviewanddraftpatentpoolagreementsandadviseonriskwithrespecttothepooloperation Developrelationshipswithourlicensorstosupportthemandhelpdrivepoolsuccess Providepatentanalysisandlandscapingwithrespecttobothprospectiveandexistingpools What you need to succeed: Experiencedraftingandreviewinglegaldocuments Significantexperienceandcomfortworkingwithvarioustechnologies,includingintheaudio/videocodec,automotive,andsemiconductorspaces;quicktolearnnewtechnologies Familiaritywithstandard-essentialpatentlicensingandtherelevantcaselaw Strongcommunicationandinterpersonalskills,withtheabilitytocollaborateeffectivelywithinternalstakeholdersandexternalpartners Self-initiativeandabilitytoworkwithaminimumofdirection Demonstratedabilitytoworkinafast-pacedenvironment,multitask,andprioritizeeffectively Desired background: 3+yearsofexperienceworkingasapatentattorney,whetherinprosecution,litigation,licensing,orotherrelatedfields JurisDoctorrequired Preferably2+yearsofexperienceinalawfirmorin-houseatatechnologycompany What you’ll love: Flexibleworkoptions(9/80schedule)–employeesintheU.S.geteveryotherFridayoff.That’s26+threedayweekendsayear! Competitivecompensation(base+bonus) Comprehensivemedical,dental,andvisioncoveragewithHealthSavingsAccountcontributions 401(k)with50%companymatchonthefirst6%ofeligiblepayyoucontributeonapre-taxorRothbasis EmployeeStockPurchasePlan(ESPP) Generousholiday,vacationandsickleave Supportivematernity,childbonding,andfamilycareleaveprogramsaswellasshortandlong-termdisabilitybenefits Programsandresourcestosupportyourphysical,financialandsocialwellbeing Socialactivitiesincludingteameventsandonsites,all-companyupdatesandretreat Cateredweeklylunch+snacksanddrinkswhenworkingintheoffice Temporaryremoteworkoptionforqualifiedpositions–employeescantemporarilyworkremotefromalocationthatisdifferentfromtheirdesignatedofficeandhomelocationsforupto30calendardays/20workdaysinany12-monthperiodwithmanagerandcompanyapproval TuitionReimbursementProgram The San Francisco/Bay Area base salary range for this full-time position is $208,000 - $254,000and can vary if outside of this location. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, competencies, experience, market demands, internal parity, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range and perks and benefits for your location during the hiring process. Via LA will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of San Francisco Police Code, Article 49, and Administrative Code, Article 12 Via LA is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Our success depends on the combined skills and talents of all our employees. We are committed to making employment decisions without regard to race, religious creed, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, marital status, family status, medical condition, disability, military service, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions or any other classification protected by federal, state, and local laws and ordinances.

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