Commercial Counsel, IP Licensing Specialist

2 weeks ago


California, United States Adeia Full time
About the Role

Adeia is seeking a seasoned transactional attorney with a patent license background to support outbound licensing and other commercial matters. As the company continues to grow, we are looking for an experienced, motivated, and proactive team player to join our Legal team.

Key Responsibilities
  • Draft and negotiate complex domestic and international license agreements, considering various related legal, business, and financial issues.
  • Draft and negotiate inbound license agreements, NDAs, and strategic partnership agreements.
  • Collaborate with internal colleagues within the sales, legal, and finance teams.
  • Provide practical advice, lead negotiations, and bring complex commercial deals to closure.
  • Comply with and shape the internal policy of the licensing program and play a key role in improving the licensing program.
Requirements
  • J.D. from an accredited law school and licensed to practice law in at least one state.
  • 5+ years of experience in drafting and negotiating license agreements.
  • Experience supporting IP acquisition transactions, technology licenses, and other procurement agreements preferred.
  • Excellent contract drafting and negotiation skills.
  • Business-oriented lawyer with an understanding of how to translate business needs into contract language.
What We Offer

Adeia is committed to creating a workplace where all employees have a voice and sense of belonging, feel safe and valued, and are acknowledged for how their unique differences contribute to organizational culture and business outcomes.

We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a comprehensive pay, stock, and benefits program that reflects our commitment to our employees' well-being and financial security.

The base salary range for this position is $180-230k in the San Francisco Bay Area.

Rewards include:

  • Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits designed to foster work-life balance, care for your health, protect your finances, and help you save and invest for the future.
  • Generous paid time away from work, including flexible time off, holidays, and sick time, health and wellness initiatives, and a charitable match program to help you give back to your community.
  • Great benefits, which vary by location and can be site-specific: employee discounts, transportation reimbursements, and fitness facilities.

Adeia is an equal-opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

If you require accommodations during the interview process, please notify your recruiter.



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