Senior Counsel – Patents Jobs

Job Posting Title

Senior Counsel – Patents

Pay Range

$183,960-$341,640

Summary

The Senior Counsel – The Patents Team is responsible for providing legal support to all aspects of the Company’s patent matters. The focus is on patents, utility and design, along with trade secret, open source and other technology-based IP matters. The candidate is also expected to be knowledgeable with respect to other IP areas such as trademarks and copyrights and assist or work collaboratively with the trademark and copyright team as appropriate. The successful individual will provide best-in-class legal services efficiently, timely and in a cost-effective manner by anticipating, addressing, and creatively resolving legal issues and providing counsel in a manner that optimizes business results. The position is based in the U.S. and may be located in the Las Vegas office, or may work remotely.

What You'll Do

• Assist with the management of the patent and design portfolio related activities across the full patent/design lifecycle, with a particular focus on Australia and the US
• Monitor and enforce the Company’s IP portfolio
• Deliver timely and solution-focused legal services while managing cash flow and achieving budget targets
• Send cease and desist letters when necessary
• Deliver strategic analysis and insights of competitor IP portfolios
• Conduct product clearance including providing freedom to operate advice and/or commercially feasible design-arounds
• Serve as the primary legal partner for the Company’s patent matters as directed by the Associate General Counsel – Patents
• Structure and draft technology transactions and agreements (or assist other in-house counsel in doing so)
• Champion a commitment to honesty, integrity, and responsible corporate behavior by fostering a compliance culture within the organization where employees feel comfortable reporting potential violations or misconduct
• Lead or assist with infringement and validity investigations
• Engage with and maintain ongoing relationships with internal clients and outside counsel
• Analyze legal issues impacting the business, evaluate options and recommend mitigating actions
• Train and encourage IP protection efforts with technology divisions resulting in new IP through the Company’s invention disclosure program
• Work with other in-house counsel to integrate the Company’s IP matters into other functions, such as business development matters, and be capable of identifying and/or valuing competitor IP
• Become an essential strategic partner to the business by aiding in their strategic goals and objectives, making internal customer experience a competitive advantage

What We're Looking For

• Comfort and familiarity with existing and emerging technology
• Experience handling all aspects of intellectual property
• Ability to manage competing priorities, simultaneously drive numerous projects, identify, and resolve business issues, and earn the confidence of executive business partners
• Minimum 7+ years’ experience as a patent attorney either with a law firm, corporation, or both
• Registered to practice before the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office
• Ability to uphold and demonstrate the highest level of integrity in all situations and recognize standards required by a regulated business
• Knowledge of patent docketing and database systems
• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Electrical or Computer preferred), Computer Science or related discipline
• Ability to work autonomously as well as cross-functionally with other teams and to influence and build effective working relationships with individuals at all levels of the organization
• Strong investigative and IP research skills
• Exceptional business judgment and analytical skills
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, presentation, drafting and negotiation skills
• A Juris Doctorate from an accredited U.S. law school and a member in good standing with a U.S. state bar
• Ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced, metric-driven environment and adapt quickly to changing priorities
• Experience in the technology sector. Gaming industry experience preferred

Why Aristocrat?

Aristocrat is a world leader in gaming content and technology, and a top-tier publisher of free-to-play mobile games. We deliver great performance for our B2B customers and bring joy to the lives of the millions of people who love to play our casino and mobile games. And while we focus on fun, we never forget our responsibilities. We strive to lead the way in responsible gameplay, and to lift the bar in company governance, employee wellbeing and sustainability. We’re a diverse business united by shared values and an inspiring mission to bring joy to life through the power of play.

We aim to create an environment where individual differences are valued, and all employees have the opportunity to realize their potential. We welcome and encourage applications from all people regardless of age, gender, race, ethnicity, cultural background, disability status or LGBTQ+ identity. We offer a range of flexible working options through all.flex, our flexible hybrid work model and invite you to have a conversation with us about flexible working. EEO M/F/D/V

• Global career opportunities
• Robust benefits package
• World Leader in Gaming Entertainment

Our Values

• Good Business Good Citizen
• All about the Player
• Talent Unleashed
• Collective Brilliance

The US based roles may require registration with the Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) and/or other gaming jurisdictions in which we operate.