Senior Counsel, IP & Competition

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August 20

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Mozilla

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B2C • Cybersecurity • Software

Mozilla is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting an open and accessible internet. They are the makers of the popular Firefox browser, which emphasizes user privacy, speed, and control. Mozilla also offers a range of products that focus on internet security and privacy, including Mozilla VPN, Firefox Relay, and Mozilla Monitor. Additionally, the organization is involved in open-source projects, AI innovation, and advocating for digital rights. Mozilla aims to empower users with trustworthy technology and policies that protect privacy, support open-source AI development, and foster accountability for tech companies.

501 - 1000 employees

Founded 1998

👥 B2C

🔒 Cybersecurity

📋 Description

• Manage IP matters and advice, including software licensing matters (with a particular focus on open source software), and manage a small patent portfolio • Manage and help to run litigation, particularly in IP, competition, and regulatory matters, as well as managing Mozilla’s amicus briefs • Advise on Mozilla’s participation in standards bodies and participate directly in certain capacities • Advise on competition and competition regulation, working closely with the Public Policy team • Represent Mozilla in meetings with governments, legislators, enforcers, and regulators • Be a trusted advisor to Mozilla’s leadership, product, and technical teams • Collaborate closely with colleagues on the Legal & Policy teams on the intersection between IP, competition, privacy, and regulation

🎯 Requirements

• J.D. degree and membership in a state bar with good standing • 8+ years relevant experience, with in-house technology experience highly valued • Excellent IP knowledge and experience, with some competition experience and interest • Experience managing and working on litigation in the US • Ability to effectively prioritize and balance multiple tasks and responsibilities • Excellent collaboration skills and the ability to build internal alignment across subject matter experts to deliver multifaceted legal advice • Curiosity, knowledge, and insight about the technology sector, especially topics relating to open source, competition, and the impact of new technologies and regulations • Willingness to go deep with technical teams to give the best possible advice • Strong communication skills with the ability to advocate and persuade in writing and verbally

🏖️ Benefits

• Generous performance-based bonus plans to all eligible employees - we share in our success as one team • Rich medical, dental, and vision coverage • Generous retirement contributions with 100% immediate vesting (regardless of whether you contribute) • Quarterly all-company wellness days where everyone takes a pause together • Country specific holidays plus a day off for your birthday • One-time home office stipend • Annual professional development budget • Quarterly well-being stipend • Considerable paid parental leave • Employee referral bonus program • Other benefits (life/AD&D, disability, EAP, etc. - varies by country)