The Director of IP, Technology and Licensing Transactions will be responsible for providing strategic legal and IP support in HERE’s product development and complex licensing activities. The candidate will have lead responsibility in product reviews and complex licensing transactions for the HERE Legal and IP team in identified areas of the HERE business. The successful candidate will provide strong leadership, direction, and guidance to the business in IP and licensing, and also mentor other attorneys globally and provide oversight of their IP and complex licensing activities. The position reports directly to the general counsel.
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Take lead responsibility in drafting and negotiation of complex licensing, partnering, and collaboration agreements
Embed with identified product teams to manage ongoing review of compliance of product launches and activity with regulatory, contractual, and policy requirements
Serve as a legal, IP and risk expert for the HERE business
Serve as a member of the Legal and IP management team
Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS
A minimum of 15 -20 years of legal practice experience
A minimum of 12 years of in-house experience in a technology company environment with lead responsibilities for complex licensing activity
Advanced expertise in patents and patent licensing, in the context of standards and technology transactions
Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, verbal and written communication skills
Experience with interacting with individuals at all levels of the company
ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
Respected by others as an outstanding IP and licensing lawyer
Problem solving mindset
Interest in cutting edge technologies
Independent and confident, while at the same time enjoying being part of a team
Able to work under pressure, handling multiple priority tasks to closure
Skilled at and interested in capturing knowledge and best practices and sharing effectively with others
Analytical and quick
Flexible and adaptable, able to perform within an entrepreneurial and fast changing environment
An excellent team player and team builder with the highest standards of integrity and ethical business practices
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