Build the Future with Us EquipmentShare is Hiring an Intellectual Property Counsel

At EquipmentShare were not just filling a role were assembling the best team on the planet to build something thats never been built before. Were on a mission to transform an industry thats been stuck in the past by empowering contractors and communities through innovative technology real-time support and a team that truly cares.

Were hiring an Intellectual Property Counsel to support our Corporate HQ in Columbia MOand were looking for someone whos ready to grow with us bring energy and drive to their work and help us build the future of position is fully remote.

The Intellectual Property Counsel will be responsible for addressing and/or managing all of the IP needs of the organization including but not limited to legal issues related to trademarks patents trade secrets and copyrights as well as all public-facing marketing materials. This attorney will be embedded with our product development teams (both technology and manufacturing) to act as legal advisor and provide risk guidance. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in managing and advising on IP matters with a proactive approach to protect the Companys interests.

Salary range: $137-$199k. Factors including past experience and location may affect final compensation rate.

Primary Responsibilities

• Coordinate with outside counsel on various IP matters involving copyrights patents trademarks and trade secrets
• Advise and counsel employees in the product development teams regarding legal compliance and risk management
• Advise and counsel employees on various marketing-related matters including name-logo-slogan approval waivers contest language website copy and disclaimers etc.
• Draft negotiate interpret and advise employees on IP-related agreements (license agreements joint development agreements invention disclosures etc.)
• Negotiate interpret and advise employees on IP provisions in commercial agreements such as manufacturing SaaS and supply agreements
• Work with outside counsel to evaluate inventions to determine patentability and draft file and prosecute patent applications before the USPTO and foreign counterparts
• Work with the relevant stakeholders to develop and write policies such as open source policy AI policy etc.

Why EquipmentShare

Because we do things differently and we think youll feel it from day one. Were a people-first company powered by cutting-edge technology. That means our proprietary T3 platform doesnt just run our business it also makes your job easier safer and more connected. Whether youre behind the wheel under the hood leading a branch or closing deals tech supports you and you drive us forward.

Were a team of problem-solvers go-getters and builders. And were looking for teammates who take pride in doing meaningful work and want to be part of building something special.

Perks & Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Full medical dental and vision coverage for full-time employees
• Generous PTO paid holidays
• 401(k) company match
• Gym membership stipend wellness programs (earn PTO and prizes!)
• Company events food truck nights and monthly team dinners
• 16 hours of paid volunteer time per year give back to the community you call home
• Career advancement leadership training and professional development opportunities

About You

You want to be part of a team thats not just changing an industry for the sake of change were transforming it to make it safer more secure and more productive. You bring grit heart and humility to your work and youre excited about the opportunity to grow within a fast-paced mission-driven environment.

Were looking for people who:

• See challenges as opportunities
  
  
• Embrace change and continuous improvement
  
  
• Bring energy effort and optimism every day

Skills & Qualifications

• Ability to operate with significant independence
• Ability to interact with people at all levels of the organization and interface effectively with leadership internal business partners and external partners such as outside counsel
• Ability to thrive in a high-pressure fast-paced work environment with strict deadlines
• Adaptable to growth and changes in the organization role and systems
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Strong time management skills
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills with the ability to articulate legal strategies and courses of action
• Exceptional presentation and negotiating skills
• Ability to perform complex tasks and to prioritize multiple projects
• Demonstrates superior judgment integrity and the highest ethical standards
• Ability to identify problems or inefficiencies and independently offer/implement practical solutions
• Extensive computer skills including proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and willingness to learn and adapt to new systems and productivity tools
• Licensed before the USPTO a bonus but not required

Education and Experience

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Active attorney license in good standing and admission to the bar in at least one state.
• At least 5 years of experience as an IP attorney including experience with counseling clients on business aspects of IP matters with in-house experience highly preferred

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to sit and look at a computer for long periods of time
• Occasional travel required.

A Workplace For All

At EquipmentShare we believe the best solutions come from a team that reflects the world around us. Our initiative A Workplace For All is rooted in the belief that we must work together to solve some of the toughest problems in construction. That means attracting developing and retaining great people from all walks of life.

We value different backgrounds talents and perspectives. We want you to feel like you belong here because you do.

EquipmentShare is an EOE M/F/D/V.