RapidSOS is hiring a
Intellectual Property Counsel

Summary

Join RapidSOS, a mission-driven company committed to building a safer future through technology, as an Intellectual Property Counsel. This role involves serving as a trusted partner to various teams on intellectual property matters, facilitating business growth, and preparing patent filings.

Requirements

• J.D. required with an active bar license in good standing
• 5-8+ years of relevant intellectual property experience with an ideal mix of in-house work experience within a technology company and at a law firm
• Patent drafting experience of 50-100+ patents
• An enthusiasm for technology and intellectual property law
• Excellent and polished verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills with strong attention to detail
• Ability to work collaboratively and independently as a self-starter with tons of initiative, depending on the nature of the work
• Self-motivated, adaptable, problem-solver who can work in a fast-paced environment
• No ego - our team believes in “purpose over pride” where no task is beneath us
• Ability and willingness for occasional travel to office and team gatherings

Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted partner to the Product, Engineering, Sales, and Public Safety teams in advice on intellectual property, while managing legal risk and ensuring regulatory compliance
• Facilitate business growth by advising internal teams on invention capture and patent strategy
• Prepare and prosecute patent, trademark, and copyright filings and enforcement
• Collaborate with our internal IP Counsel, corporate legal team, and external legal counsels on intellectual property topics
• Stay up-to-date on relevant industry, open source, intellectual property, and other relevant laws, regulations, and developments to be able to give the most effective advice
• Take full responsibility, accountability, and ownership for your work; including overseeing and completing administrative legal tasks and docket management

Preferred Qualifications

• Has passed the Patent Bar and is licensed with an Intellectual Property certification
• Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline
• Has experience with closely collaborating with Engineering and Product teams

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits
• Equity participation