Senior Counsel, Intellectual Property

Innovation at its Best: Join our Forward-Thinking Company

At CableLabs we wake up every day to invent the future. CableLabs is a global, award-winning innovation and R&D lab dedicated to keeping people connected by building and orchestrating emergent technology and igniting co-innovation today for the broadband of tomorrow.

The Senior Counsel, Intellectual Property position resides in the Legal department at CableLabs. This department leads all legal, technology policy, and Intellectual Property activities for CableLabs and its subsidiaries. Our team plays a crucial role in a variety of complex business transactions and is responsible for all compliance, corporate governance, Intellectual Property protection, and technology transfer functions. The candidate will work closely with the company's Vice President of Intellectual Property and outside counsel to evaluate the patentability of innovations.

Why This Role Is Exciting

The position works closely with engineers and innovators to identify and prepare invention disclosures, file patent applications, counsel on software license management as it relates to patents, and support other legal and IP initiatives. The impact of your work will help CableLabs foster innovation to move cutting-edge solutions into the world.

We are looking for a business-oriented Intellectual Property attorney to join a strong legal team.  The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in protecting and managing the company’s Intellectual Property assets, while providing strategic advice to support the company’s business objectives. 

What You’ll Do

• Prepare, file and prosecute patent applications;
• Manage outside counsel;
• Manage Patent Submission System/Pipeline;
• Work with inventors to assess inventions, assist with invention disclosures and identify patent opportunities, and conduct routine portfolio reviews;
• Exercise proficient knowledge of U.S. and foreign patent laws and procedures;
• Support development and implementation of overall company IP strategy;
• Manage budget, including development of filing tactics, monitoring cost/spend, and applying same to the direction of patent filings against backdrop of overall company IP strategy;
• Event coordination and administration of incentive programs related to IP initiatives;
• Support membership relations; and,
• Other duties as assigned.

What Is a Must Have

• J.D. degree from an ABA accredited law school;
• Member in good standing of at least one state bar and admitted to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office;
• 7+ years’ progressively successful and relevant legal experience, a combination of law firm and in-house legal department roles strongly preferred;
• 4+ years’ substantive experience in patent drafting and prosecution;
• Background with cable industry and/or telecommunications;
• Comfortable collaborating with cross-functional group, as well as an ability to self-direct and motivate;
• Strong communication and organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to prioritize projects; and,
• Ability and desire to innovate and improve the efficiency and effectiveness of systems, processes, and ways of working across the organization with the highest degree of integrity, respect, and commitment to CableLabs’ values.    

What Will Set You Apart

• Experience with standards development and standard essential patents;
• Experience in technology transfer, patent licensing, software licensing, and patent pools;
• Background in software development;
• Experience with respect to Intellectual Property assets, information technology licenses, licensing compliance and other complex business transactions related to the development, protection, management and commercialization of technology and IP assets strongly preferred.

At CableLabs You’ll Enjoy Comprehensive Compensation and Benefits

Compensation: The salary range is $182,000 - $227,000.  This position is eligible for bonus incentive compensation up to 25% of base salary.

Health Benefits: Comprehensive healthcare coverage including medical, dental, vision insurance. Access to flexible spending and health savings accounts with employer HSA contribution.

Retirement Benefits: Competitive 401(k) retirement plan with an employer match up to 6%plus an ADDITIONAL 8% contribution to 401(k) which becomes fully vested after only two years of employment.

Work-Life Balance: Flexible work arrangements, Unlimited PTO, 11 paid holidays, 100% paid family and medical leave.

To learn more and discover additional benefits, read our Employee Benefits Guide.

Working conditions and physical requirements

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment. This position may require travel up to 20% of the time.

We understand that the confidence gap and imposter syndrome can make it challenging for exceptional candidates to apply. We encourage you to apply confidently and without hesitation, you may just be the right candidate for this position or similar opportunities.

CableLabs is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment decisions are decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at humanresourcesteam@cablelabs.com or 303-661-3307. View our full EEO policy here.