IP Transactions Attorney â Standards Licensing & Tech Deals
IP Transactions Attorney â Standards Licensing & Tech Deals
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About Axiom:
Axiom is transforming the legal services landscape by delivering innovative solutions ranging from individual secondees to fully integrated project teams that combine top-tier talent with cutting-edge technology. Join our innovative talent community and help drive impactful legal solutions to complex problems in various industries.
Job Description:
We are seeking a Technology Licensing Counsel with experience in IP transactions licensing strategy and Standard Essential Patents (SEP) and FRAND to join our growing legal network. This role is ideal for legal professionals with strong technical IP licensing backgrounds and direct experience advising on SEP frameworks FRAND compliance and standards-based IP monetization.
Responsibilities:
Structure draft and negotiate a wide range of technology and IP license agreements including inbound outbound joint development and standards-based licenses.
Advise clients on SEP licensing strategies and FRAND obligations including participation in standard-setting organizations (SSOs).
Provide counsel on IP ownership open-source licensing issues patent pooling and compliance risk in complex product ecosystems.
Support cross-border and multi-jurisdictional licensing initiatives especially in telecom AI semiconductors or connected devices sectors.
Collaborate with engineering IP and product teams to align licensing strategy with innovation and commercialization goals.
Assist with portfolio development license audits and royalty modeling as part of broader monetization and enforcement strategies.
Minimum Qualifications:
JD or equivalent with active U.S. bar membership in good standing.
512 years of experience in technology/IP licensing with proven work involving SEP and/or FRAND.
Background in electrical engineering computer science or a related technical field is preferred.
Strong experience negotiating complex licensing agreements and advising on cross-border IP issues.
Demonstrated ability to support business and legal teams on IP strategy in fast-paced product-focused environments.
Preferred Skills:
Prior in-house counsel experience at a tech telecom semiconductor or software company.
Familiarity with 5G/6G AI IoT or communications infrastructure licensing landscapes.
Experience with patent pools royalty rates and license audits.
Willingness to support onsite engagements in California or Texas as needed.
Compensation Benefits & Location:
This role offers a range of competitive compensation starting at $127000 and a highly competitive benefits package in the alternative legal services marketplace that includes health benefits 401k and more. Axiomites also get access to professional development tools and resources and learning and development programs. Axiomites predominately work remotely with the exception that some clients require on-site presence.
Axiom is the global leader in high-caliber on-demand legal talent. Covering North America the UK Europe and APAC we enable legal departments to drive efficiency and growth and meet the demands of todays business landscape with best in breed alterative legal services.
Axiom is a leader in diversity inclusion and social engagement. Diversity is core to our values and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are proud to be named a best place to work for LGBTQ Equality earning top marks in the 2021 Corporate Equality Index for the second consecutive year. Axioms legal department is Mansfield certified and is committed to considering at least 50% diverse candidates for leadership roles and outside counsel representation.
Learn more about working at Axiom.
Equal Opportunity Employer:Axiom ensures equal employment opportunity in recruitment and employment without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race color nationality national or ethnic origin religious creed or belief political opinion sex gender reassignment pregnancy or maternity age disability alienage or citizenship status marital (or civil or other partnership recognized by law) status genetic predisposition or carrier status sexual orientation military service or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Axiom prohibits and will not tolerate any such discrimination or harassment.
Accommodation for Individuals with Disabilities: Upon request and consistent with applicable laws Axiom will provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities who require an accommodation to participate in each stage of the recruitment process. To request an accommodation to complete the application form please contact us at and include Applicant Accommodation in the subject line.
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Employment Type
Full Time
