Senior IP Counsel

November 14

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Millions of developers around the world have used Twilio to unlock the magic of communications to improve any human experience.Twilio has democratized communications channels like voice, text, chat, video, and email by virtualizing the world’s communications infrastructure through APIs that are simple enough for any developer to use, yet robust enough to power the world’s most demanding applications.By making communications a part of every software developer’s toolkit, Twilio is enabling innovators across every industry — from emerging leaders to the world’s largest organizations — to reinvent how companies engage with their customers.Founded in 2008, Twilio has over 5,000 employees in 26 offices in 17 countries and counting, with headquarters in San Francisco and other offices in Atlanta, Bangalore, Berlin, Bogotá, Denver, Dublin, Paris, Prague, Hong Kong, Irvine, London, Madrid, Munich, Malmö, Mountain View, Redwood City, New York City, São Paulo, Sydney, Melbourne, Singapore, Tallinn, and Tokyo.

5001 - 10000 employees

📋 Description

• Develop and execute on Twilio’s patent strategy; engage with our engineering and product teams to mine and protect inventions and help lead the prosecution and management of US and foreign patent applications • Manage and analyze IP licensing and litigation matters • Develop and manage policies for both the use and release of open source material and counsel on open source licensing and compliance • Assist in M&A due diligence and the review of intellectual property provisions in M&A and commercial agreements • Work on technology transactions, standards bodies, and patent strategy organizations • Present complex legal and technical concepts clearly and persuasively to executive leadership and non-legal audiences

🎯 Requirements

• J.D. with strong academic credentials and 10+ years demonstrated record of success as a lawyer, licensed by the USPTO, and eligible to practice law • 3-5 years of in-house experience as an IP attorney • BS or MS in computer science or equivalent technical experience is also highly preferred • Experience with patent prosecution in SaaS, cloud platforms, and/or telecommunications technologies • Some patent litigation experience • Experience advising on or managing open source issues • Outstanding communication skills, both written and verbal, and ability to advocate for a position while maintaining a collaborative and open-minded approach • Ability to appropriately triage a heavy workflow, setting appropriate priorities with clients and delivering results efficiently • Good sense of humor, interest in learning new things and desire to get things done

🏖️ Benefits

• Competitive pay • Generous time off • Ample parental and wellness leave • Healthcare • Retirement savings program