Dolby Careers Senior Licensing Counsel

Join the leader in collaborative licensing and help us advance inclusive and efficient new patent licensing approaches to drive innovation globally. Via Licensing Alliance is dedicated to accelerating global technology adoption fostering participation and generating return on innovation with balanced IP licensing solutions for innovators and manufacturers of all sizes around the globe. Via LA administers dozens of licensing programs in audio video broadcast power and more for a variety of technologies consisting of 25000 patents in over 130 countries with nearly 100 current patent holders and over 3000 current licensees.

Via LA is an independently managed company owned by industry-leading participants with over 25 years of intellectual property licensing leadership. Our expertise extends to intellectual property technology standardization strategic business development and program administration. Affiliated specialists in the fields of finance antitrust law and patent analysis complete the set of capabilities that make Via LA a premier solutions provider to the worlds most sophisticated technology and entertainment companies.

What youll do:

The Patent Pool Licensing Counsel role reports to the Head of Program Management and is based in San Francisco California. As Licensing Counsel for the Program Management team you will be responsible for supporting litigation initiatives in the multitude of pools reviewing legal agreements and proposals involving our licensors and licensees analyzing risks with respect to pool operation and engaging with licensors by both supporting and negotiating with them. You will also be tasked with supporting and running our bi-annual licensor meetings (the next one is in Rome). This hybrid role is required to work in the San Francisco office three days per week (Tues/Wed/Thurs).

You will:

• SupportworldwidepatentlitigationeffortsinvariouspatentpoolsrunbyViaLA
• Reviewanddraftpatentpoolagreementsandadviseonriskwithrespecttothepooloperation
• Developrelationshipswithourlicensorstosupportthemandhelpdrivepoolsuccess
• Providepatentanalysisandlandscapingwithrespecttobothprospectiveandexistingpools

What you need to succeed:

• Experiencedraftingandreviewinglegaldocuments
• Significantexperienceandcomfortworkingwithvarioustechnologiesincludingintheaudio/videocodecautomotiveandsemiconductorspaces;quicktolearnnewtechnologies
• Familiaritywithstandard-essentialpatentlicensingandtherelevantcaselaw
• Strongcommunicationandinterpersonalskillswiththeabilitytocollaborateeffectivelywithinternalstakeholdersandexternalpartners
• Self-initiativeandabilitytoworkwithaminimumofdirection
• Demonstratedabilitytoworkinafast-pacedenvironmentmultitaskandprioritizeeffectively

Desired background:

• 3yearsofexperienceworkingasapatentattorneywhetherinprosecutionlitigationlicensingorotherrelatedfields
• JurisDoctorrequired
• Preferably2yearsofexperienceinalawfirmorin-houseatatechnologycompany

What youll love:

• Flexibleworkoptions(9/80schedule)26threedayweekendsayear!
• Competitivecompensation(basebonus)
• ComprehensivemedicaldentalandvisioncoveragewithHealthSavingsAccountcontributions
• 401(k)with50%companymatchonthefirst6%ofeligiblepayyoucontributeonapre-taxorRothbasis
• EmployeeStockPurchasePlan(ESPP)
• Generousholidayvacationandsickleave
• Supportivematernitychildbondingandfamilycareleaveprogramsaswellasshortandlong-termdisabilitybenefits
• Programsandresourcestosupportyourphysicalfinancialandsocialwellbeing
• Socialactivitiesincludingteameventsandonsitesall-companyupdatesandretreat
• Cateredweeklylunchsnacksanddrinkswhenworkingintheoffice
• Temporaryremoteworkoptionforqualifiedpositionsemployeescantemporarilyworkremotefromalocationthatisdifferentfromtheirdesignatedofficeandhomelocationsforupto30calendardays/20workdaysinany12-monthperiodwithmanagerandcompanyapproval
• TuitionReimbursementProgram

The San Francisco/Bay Area base salary range for this full-time position is $208000 - $254000and can vary if outside of this location. Our salary ranges are determined by role level and location. Within the range individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors including job-related skills competencies experience market demands internal parity and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range and perks and benefits for your location during the hiring process.

Via LA will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of San Francisco Police Code Article 49 and Administrative Code Article 12

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Via LA is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Our success depends on the combined skills and talents of all our employees. We are committed to making employment decisions without regard to race religious creed color age sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin religion marital status family status medical condition disability military service pregnancy childbirth and related medical conditions or any other classification protected by federal state and local laws and ordinances.