Sr. Counsel, Intellectual Property

About Rivian Is your CV ready If so, and you are confident this is the role for you, make sure to apply asap. Rivian is on a mission to keep the world adventurous forever. This goes for the emissions-free Electric Adventure Vehicles we build, and the curious, courageous souls we seek to attract. As a company, we constantly challenge what's possible, never simply accepting what has always been done. We reframe old problems, seek new solutions and operate comfortably in areas that are unknown. Our backgrounds are diverse, but our team shares a love of the outdoors and a desire to protect it for future generations. Role Summary This Sr. Counsel role will be part of the Intellectual Property team helping to protect company innovations and build a patent portfolio across a variety of electric vehicle-related technologies, including computer hardware and software, self-driving hardware and software, and vehicle mechanical systems, interiors and bodies. Responsibilities will include the following (other duties/activities may be assigned as needed): Responsibilities Identifying and harvesting patentable inventions, participating in deciding patentability of inventions under review, and managing the preparation and prosecution of U.S. and foreign patent applications to review, revise, and align patent applications with business and product development direction and goals. Negotiating, drafting and revising intellectual property agreements including in-licensing, out-licensing, non-disclosure, and engineering, design and development agreements, and intellectual property terms in various commercial agreements. Working with engineering and business organizations and preparing and presenting training materials to provide legal advice and align intellectual property strategy with business goals in areas such as open source software, trade secret protection, artificial intelligence, and cybersecurity. Performing intellectual property due diligence to support strategic transactions. Developing and providing intellectual property risk assessment and mitigation strategies to business stakeholders for incoming licensing assertions by performing prior art searches, assessing patent validity and infringement, and preparing opinions and response strategies. Assisting with intellectual property enforcement and dispute matters including patent and trade secret litigation, and administrative patent challenges at the USPTO. Qualifications Degrees: JD and B.S. Computer Engineering/Electrical Engineering Bar: California Bar Preferred; USPTO registration required. Experience: 5-8 Years of Law Firm and In-House Experience (OEM In-House Preferred) Experience in preparing and prosecuting patent applications in autonomous driving, vehicle software, advanced driver assistance, and artificial intelligence vehicle technologies. Strong attention to detail and accuracy and effective verbal and written communication skill are required Be highly motivated with the ability to work independently, to take initiative to address problems, and to make continuous process improvements. Strong ability to work effectively in a team environment and the ability to install confidence in clients and peers; excellent interpersonal skills. Pay Disclosure Salary Range for Palo Alto, CA based applicants: $186,000 - $232,000 annually (Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, location and other factors permitted by law). Benefits Summary: Rivian provides robust medical/Rx, dental and vision insurance packages for full-time employees, their spouse or domestic partner, and children up to age 26. Coverage is effective on the first day of employment. Equal Opportunity Rivian is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information or characteristics, physical or mental disability, marital/domestic partner status, age, military/veteran status, medical condition, or any other characteristic protected by law. Rivian is committed to ensuring that our hiring process is accessible for persons with disabilities. If you have a disability or limitation, such as those covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act, that requires accommodations to assist you in the search and application process, please email us at . #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-01-07