legal
Posted 3 weeks agoSenior Counsel, Intellectual Property
at Oklo
Remote
Responsibilities
- Lead IP-related licensing and contracting discussions, including negotiations with National Laboratories, federal agencies, contractors, and commercial counterparties
- Support freedom-to-operate analyses, IP due diligence, and other IP-related matters that arise across the business, and help build scalable IP processes and policies as the company grows Minimum
Requirements
- This role, which reports directly to our General Counsel, is perfect for a mid-level IP attorney who is looking to roll up their sleeves and help build a world class IP function in a high growth and dynamic environment.
- Oklo is growing fast and every day presents new opportunities and challenging legal questions—we care more about you and your ability to learn and grow than your specific substantive
- Work closely with our product and engineering teams to train them on IP related topics and best practices
- A J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school and admission to practice law in at least one U.S. state
- experience at a large law firm or in-house legal department •
- A technical background in nuclear, electrical, or chemical engineering (whether through a technical degree or substantial work
- experience with relevant technologies)
- Experience working in-house at a high-growth or startup company •
- Experience managing IP or licensing discussions with the U.S. government, National Laboratories (e.g., INL, ANL, LANL), or other federal research institutions •
- Experience with joint ventures and/or project finance
- Interest in experimenting with AI and other tools to support a lean IP function
- Deeply knowledgeable in patent prosecution and IP licensing, with a background in relevant technologies
- You bring an enthusiasm to the team, and imbue a sense of passion that goes beyond clocking in and clocking out.
- For the first two weeks of onboarding, employees are required to be in person at headquarters in Santa Clara, CA.
Benefits
- Strong attention to detail and ability to manage and prioritize multiple matters simultaneously Bonus Qualifications : •
- This isn’t about a fake or arbitrary “pieces of flair” mentality or lack of work-life balance! It is about being a part of the vision and feeling a part of reaching team goals.
- About Oklo compensation:
- Salary: $200,000-$225,000
- Oklo offers flexible time off, bonuses, equity, competitive pay, 401k, health insurance, FSA, HSA, flexible work hours, wellness credits, and other benefits.
Contact
- All legitimate communications from our recruiting team— including application updates, interview requests, and job offers — will come exclusively from an @oklo.com email.
Additional details
- Thanks for your interest in Oklo! We are searching for a Senior Counsel, Intellectual Property (IP) to join our Legal team.
- The Senior Counsel, IP will play a critical role helping to build out Oklo’s intellectual property function. This role sits at the intersection of cutting-edge nuclear technology and IP strategy.
- responsibilities will be to lead our patenting efforts, both in terms of helping to develop our patenting strategy, leading patent mining sessions with inventors, helping to draft claims, and working with outside counsel to file and prosecute applications.
- They will also be responsible for working closely with our product and engineering teams to train them on patentability, and to have regular touchpoints to discuss potential inventions. Beyond patents, they will be responsible for IP-related negotiations, including licensing discussions (for example in discussions with National Laboratories) and supporting commercial discussions around IP development and ownership, along with other legal needs across the company as they arise.
- Finally, they will lead on IP-related diligence for potential investments and M&A, and patent portfolio acquisitions.
- We are not looking for someone who is looking to operate in a silo: we are a lean team and hire lawyers who are great at what they do, but are excited to do work beyond their areas of expertise.
- experience or which boxes you check. If you are someone who thrives in exciting and fast-moving environments, and are eager to grow and push yourself, this role may be for you.
- Help build out our patent program, including helping to further develop our patenting strategy, conducting patent mining sessions with inventors, helping to draft and refine claims, and working with outside counsel to file and prosecute patent applications
- Managing our existing patent portfolio, including making decisions on renewals, international filings, annuities, and potentially patent sales
- Experience drafting patent claims and managing patent prosecution •