Reporting to the Corporate Counsel, the Director, Intellectual Property and Technology Transactions Attorney will be responsible for navigating commercial agreements involving intellectual property and technology, including artificial intelligence (AI), in a complex domestic and international environment, supporting 45+ business units worldwide. Additional responsibilities as time allows include working on intellectual property related matters including, disputes, privacy and cybersecurity.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:- Draft and negotiate both (i) ordinary course and (ii) large-scale enterprise technology agreements, including software licenses (cloud, on premises and AI), managed services, R&D collaborations, and joint development agreements.
- Manage and resolve disputes related to intellectual property, working with the business units and internal and outside counsel, as appropriate.
- Advise internal stakeholders on legal and regulatory risks associated with artificial intelligence, machine learning, generative AI, and emerging digital technologies.
- Work with other AMETEK attorneys on intellectual property related matters and related legal issues, including AI, data privacy and cybersecurity.
- Conduct training and educational sessions with business units, engineers and R&D on software licensing, and AMETEK's intellectual property protections and risks.
- Develop and maintain corporate policies, templates and playbooks relating to technology agreements, including AI procurement, AI-enabled products, and third-party AI services.
- Maintain working knowledge of GDPR, CCPA and similar privacy requirements.
- REQUIREMENTS:
- JD degree and bar admission required.
- Minimum 7 years of legal experience in a firm or industry.
- OTHER SKILLS & COMPETENCIES:
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Significant experience negotiating technology agreements, including software licenses (cloud and on premises), ERP systems, R&D collaborations, and joint development agreements.
- Deep understanding of intellectual property law combined with an aptitude for grasping complex technologies.
- Familiarity with AI, data privacy laws and cybersecurity.
- Self-starter with strong organizational skills, ability to multitask, and attention to detail.
- Ability to communicate with all levels of management including senior executives.
- Proven ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.
CompensationEmployee Type: Salaried
Currency: USD
Salary Minimum: 225,000
Salary Maximum: 250,000
Incentive: Yes
Disclaimer: Where a specific pay range is noted, it is a good faith estimate at the time of this posting. The actual salary offered will be based on experience, skills, qualifications, market / business considerations, and geographic location.
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