Job Description

About our group:

Members of Seagate Technology’s Legal, Government Relations, and Global Trust and Security organization are diverse, dynamic, innovative and engaged.  Our attorneys and other professionals work collaboratively as valued business partners to support Seagate’s strategy and objectives.  Our team goals are to Protect Seagate, Deliver Awesome Services, Build Sustainable Relationships, and Grow the Best Team.  We do impactful and interesting work, support each other, and have fun.

About the role - you will:

The Assistant General Counsel, Intellectual Property will manage all legal matters related to intellectual property (IP) for Seagate and a team of IP attorneys, patent agents and paralegals who are responsible for day-to-day management and protection of Seagate’s IP assets.  The Assistant General Counsel, Intellectual Property will play a critical role in the development and implementation of the global IP strategy for Seagate, build effective relationships with relevant stakeholders at all levels of the global organization, and provide clear, strategic business-enabling IP advice.  The position reports to the Vice President, Legal.

About the job responsibilities:

Provide leadership of team of in-house attorneys and other IP professionals who provide legal support for patent, trademark, copyright, and trade secret matters.
Develop and implement an IP strategy aligned with Seagate’s business priorities to achieve optimal protection of Seagate’s business and innovations.
Provide strategic counsel to the business regarding the competitive IP landscape for current and future product portfolio plans, and substantive issues of IP law, strategy, and enforcement.
Support litigation relating to IP matters.
Oversee the processes for preparing and prosecuting patent applications, handling patent portfolio analyses and third-party IP risk assessments.
Oversee the open-source compliance program.
Develop and advise on IP policies, programs, and guidelines in keeping with best practices.
Build and maintain relationships with key outside counsel worldwide while managing external legal costs.
Work cross-functionally within Seagate to influence and create actionable initiatives and reduce legal risk.

About you:

Ability to think strategically and provide guidance on complex IP topics.
Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
Ability to effectively collaborate with all levels of management, including senior leadership, to drive business results. 
Demonstrated ability to manage and develop a team. 
Demonstrated ability to manage outside counsel and work efficiently and effectively with limited resources. 

Your experience includes:

10+ years’ experience in intellectual property law gained from law firm and in-house positions.
Proven ability to lead, manage and motivate a team of IP professionals.
Good standing in states where licensed to practice law.
USPTO registration.
Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school.