Job details
Salary $112,800 - $190,000 a year
Full job description
The world isn’t standing still, and neither is allstateWe’re moving quickly, looking across our businesses and brands and taking bold steps to better serve customers’ evolving needsThat’s why now is an exciting time to join our teamYou’ll have opportunities to take risks, challenge the status quo and shape the future for the greater good.
You’ll do all this in an environment of excellence and the highest ethical standards – a place where values such as integrity, inclusive diversity and accountability are paramountWe empower every employee to lead, drive change and give back where they work and liveOur people are our greatest strength, and we work as one team in service of our customers and communities.
Everything we do at allstate is driven by a shared purpose: to protect people from life’s uncertainties so they can realize their hopes and dreamsFor more than 89 years we’ve thrived by staying a step ahead of whatever’s coming next – to give customers peace of mind no matter what changes they faceWe acted with conviction to advocate for seat belts, air bags and graduated driving lawsWe help give survivors of domestic violence a voice through financial empowermentWe’ve been an industry leader in pricing sophistication, telematics, digital photo claims and, more recently, device and identity protectionWe are the good handsWe don’t follow the trendsWe set them.
Job summary
Senior intellectual property counsel leads a team responsible for providing legal counsel regarding patent and trade secret matters, including counseling, portfolio analysis, infringement monitoring, patent acquisitions, development, prosecution, maintenance, monetization, and enforcementThe team also supports allstate’s response to external litigation in this area.
The team interacts with outside entities, outside counsel, and clients across the organization to capture, protect and utilize patents and trade secrets in support of business strategies and to lead strategic development of the patent and trade secret programs at allstate.
This role collaborates and aligns on strategy, action planning, and communication with clients, business units, and other areas of law & regulation
Provides project management and coordination between legal teams within law & regulation and with business clients.
Proactively counsels clients on routine legal issues and riskCounsels clients on strategic initiatives and serves on project teams as needed to provide legal adviceReviews and delegates new mattersConducts research, substantive drafting, reviewing, advising, and negotiating for more complex matters.
Establishes budget for projects, operational plans, and performance requirementsLead team providing counsel to business clients regarding risk factors as related to freedom to operate
Job description
Transaction support including technology, licensing agreements, acquisitions, divestitures and strategic alliances
Patent-related monetization and enforcement and leveraging patents as part of comprehensive positions for protecting and advancing associated business initiatives
Advising clients on potential and pending patent litigation
Support the analysis of enforcement opportunities as related to infringement monitoring
Support client counseling on patent/trademark issues including integrating patent considerations into business plans, patent risk avoidance and mitigation strategies, and strategies for enhancing the scope and patent portfolio strength
Providing counsel to the business regarding strategy, approach, and value, vendor relationships and contractual issues, and advisability of enforcement
Lead team responsible for preparation and prosecution of patent applications
Job qualifications
Proficient skills/abilities/experiences in the following areas: legal knowledge, business knowledge, issue management, analytical skills, influencing others, coaching and development, self development, and productivity
Advanced knowledge of professional standards, methods and concepts and the ability to direct functional strategy
Possesses a juris doctorate and license to practice law in state of practice (and/or other states as required)
Licensed to practice before the u.sPatent and trademark office
10+ years related experience typical
Computer skills, including ms office suite, used in or related to the tasks performed
Exercises discretion and maintains confidentiality of sensitive information
Demonstrates ethics and integrity
Has relevant experience within a reputable law firm or an in-house legal department for a mid- to large-sized organization
Insurance-industry experience preferred
Able to manage a team and work through others to complete complex projects
Works with employees on professional development and business acumen
Compensation data
Compensation range for this position is $112,800 to $190,000 per year, commensurate with experience and qualifications
The candidate(s) offered this position will be required to submit to a background investigation, which includes a drug screen.
Good workGood lifeGood hands®.
As a fortune 100 company and industry leader, we provide a competitive salary – but that’s just the beginningOur total rewards package also offers benefits like tuition assistance, medical and dental insurance, as well as a robust pension and 401(k)Plus, you’ll have access to a wide variety of programs to help you balance your work and personal life - including a generous paid time off policyFor a full description of allstate’s benefits, visit allstate.jobs/benefits/
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