Description
Capital One's legal department is seeking a senior patent attorney to join its Intellectual Property team. The successful candidate will drive IP and patent strategy, focusing on AI architectures and data-driven innovations.
Responsibilities:
- Prepare and prosecute complex software or AI/machine learning-centric patent applications
- Engage with various teams to implement IP counseling and identify critical IP
- Utilize generative AI and advanced legal-tech tools in day-to-day workflows
- Manage multiple outside counsel teams and AI-centric workflows
- Provide education and training to technical teams
- Communicate complex legal concepts clearly and simply
- Independently counsel clients on patent and IP issues
- Integrate patent strategy into a comprehensive IP strategy
- Demonstrate sound judgment and provide practical legal advice
- Prioritize effectively to meet deadlines and business goals
- Suggest and try new approaches to improve experiences
- Create collaborative working relationships with teammates and stakeholders
Basic Qualifications:
- Juris Doctor from an accredited Law School
- Active member in good standing of at least one state bar
- Registered to practice before the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)
- At least 4 years of experience drafting and prosecuting patent applications
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Electrical Engineering
- Experience with intellectual property client counseling, transactional counseling, licensing agreements, and M&A due diligence
- Experience leveraging or navigating trade secrets and copyrights
- Experience with Open Source licensing and Standards Development Organizations
- Experience as a software developer
- Experience with Machine Learning/Artificial Intelligence technologies
- Experience with payments or other financial technologies (Fintech)
The role is hybrid, requiring 3 days per week in-person at one of Capital One's offices. The salary range for this position is $200,700 - $229,100 per year, depending on location.