Senior IP & Licensing Attorney
STMicroelectronics
OUR STORY
At ST, we believe in the power of technology to drive innovation and make a positive impact on people, business, and society. We are a global semiconductor company, and our advanced technology & chips forms the hidden part of the world we live in today.
When you join ST, you will be part of a global business of more than 115+ nationalities and present in 40 countries, 50,000+, diverse and dedicated creators & makers of technology around the world!
Developing technologies takes more than talent: it takes amazing people who understands collaboration and respect. People with passion and desire to disrupt the status quo, push boundaries and drive innovation – whilst unlocking your own potential.
Working at ST means innovating for a future that we want to make smarter, greener, in a responsible and sustainable way. Our technology starts with you. Join us and start the future!
YOUR ROLE
ST has over 21,000 issued and pending patent assets worldwide. In this role, you will serve as a key contributor to ST's legal team for IP and licensing matters. Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
- Reviewing third-party patent assertions, investigating identified products and technologies, and preparing defenses
- Driving programs related to the out-licensing of ST patents
- Attending patent licensing meetings and presenting positions
- Managing correspondence with third parties related to in- and out-licensing patent programs
- Drafting, negotiating, and providing legal support for IP-related agreements and transactions, including patent sales, trademark licenses, and the like
- Supporting ST's general legal team on complex IP matters
- Providing IP-related support for mergers and acquisitions
- Serving as an expert advisor for patents, copyrights, trademarks, trade secrets and other forms of IP rights
- Managing outside counsel and outside technical consultants
YOUR SKILLS & EXPERIENCES
- J.D. degree from an accredited US law school
- Bachelors degree, Masters degree or PhD, preferably in electrical engineering, physics, or other technical area relevant to the semiconductor industry
- Registered U.S. Patent Attorney
- 7-10 years of experience working as a patent attorney, preferably in the high-tech sector
- Strong presentation and negotiation skills
- Excellent writing and critical thinking ability
- Ability to distill and summarize complex legal and technical matters
- Ability to build relationships and become a trusted legal advisor
- Flexibility to travel 10-15% of the time, including internationally
- High proficiency in Microsoft Office suite products, including Power Point, Excel, and Word
- Natural curiosity for learning
- Capability of working both independently and as part of a team
- Experience or interest in working with colleagues of different cultural backgrounds
- Ability to be flexible and adapt to changes
We encourage candidates who may not meet every single requirement to apply, as we appreciate diverse perspectives and provide opportunities for growth and learning. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) is part of our company culture. Our DEI vision is, “At ST, you can be the true version of yourself”, we value all employee contributions and have zero tolerance for any kind of discrimination.
Joining us is also about a greater work-life balance and workplace with equal opportunities. Dedicated Employee Resource Groups for women and LGBTQIA+, hybrid work arrangements are amongst the many DEI & Sustainability initiatives that make us a great place to evolve your career.
To discover more, visit st.com/careers
