International Motors is seeking an Intellectual Property Attorney.
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated attorney to join our dynamic in-house legal counsel team. As an integral part of our organization, the candidate will provide expert legal advice and support across various departments, ensuring compliance with all relevant laws and regulations. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional legal acumen, excellent negotiation skills, and a keen eye for detail. The candidate will play a crucial role in safeguarding our company’s interests and contributing to our strategic goals.
Under the direction of the Associate General Counsel, the ideal candidate will have experience in multiple areas of law and provide comprehensive oversight and management on a wide variety of legal matters related to International Motor’s business, with a focus on privacy, data protection, cybersecurity, emerging technologies, and intellectual property, including patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets.
Responsibilities Stay updated on applicable federal, state, and local regulations and laws to ensure compliance; analyze their impact on the business and provide practical guidance.Provide legal support and guidance on vehicle data and cybersecurity.Interact with R&D team from the initial stages of product development and beyond to identify potential intellectual property opportunities and risks.Handle patent applications, freedom to operate searches and trademark clearances.Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of documents and agreements related to the above listed areas of laws.Interpret applicable laws, rulings and regulations related to intellectual property, and advise International Motors on legal rights, remedies, and options.Assist in due diligence of IP related issues on potential mergers and acquisitions.Provide legal advice, support and services on a broad range of topics and issues.Provide training to company personnel on substantive legal topics.Help with the creation and implementation of legal policies and protocols. Minimum Requirements Juris Doctor Degree (JD)At least 5 years of experience as an attorney Additional Requirements Preferably have at least an undergraduate degree in electrical engineering or electromechanical engineering and must demonstrate a strong understanding of software and controls.Must have active license to practice law in at least one state and a member in good standing of the bar and registered to practice before the U.S. Patent Office.Must be able to obtain a limited license in Illinois if not already appropriately licensed in Illinois.
Qualified candidates, excluding current employees, must be legally authorized on an unrestricted basis (US Citizen, Legal Permanent Resident, Refugee or Asylee) to be employed in the United States. We do not anticipate providing employment related work sponsorship for this position (e.g., H-1B status)
Desired Skills Strong analytical ability together with reliably sound business judgment and a balanced approach to risk mitigation.Ability to multitask and manage a variety of projects in a fast-paced environment.Strong communication skills, as well as research and public speaking abilities.Demonstrated commitment to compliance, integrity, and quality.Ability to prioritize conflicting demands from multiple business clients.Ability to collaborate, build relationships, gain credibility, and partner effectively with others throughout the organization.Self-directed, solution-focused individual with a strong work ethic and the ability to collaborate cross-functionally to achieve enterprise-wide results.Knowledge and experience in key legal trends that impact the automotive business.Skilled in resolving disputes and managing risks effectively.Demonstrated ability to build effective working relationships with colleagues worldwide from many different cultures. Your Referral Choices Are Refer a Friend by EmailMake Referral <p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Sorry the Share function is not working properly at this moment. Please refresh the page and try again later.</span></p> Share on your newsfeed Application FAQsSoftware Powered by iCIMS
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