Senior In-House Counsel (Patents)As a Senior In-House Counsel (Patents) on the Legal team reporting directly to the Senior Vice President of Legal, Risk, and Compliance you will make a positive impact by:
- Lead the global management of Vusion's patent portfolio, including oversight of outside counsel responsible for drafting, prosecuting, filing, and maintaining patent applications across multiple jurisdictions.
- Work with internal stakeholders and leadership to develop and execute patent strategy aligned with Vusion's business objectives, product roadmap, and technology development efforts.
- Manage outside patent counsel, ensuring high-quality work product, cost efficiency, and adherence to internal standards and timelines.
- Collaborate closely with engineering, product, and R&D teams to identify patentable innovations and translate technical concepts into strong intellectual property protection.
- Manage patent lifecycle activities including invention disclosures, portfolio reviews, maintenance fee payments, annuities, and strategic pruning or expansion of the portfolio.
- Monitor global intellectual property law developments and provide guidance on their impact to Vusion's patent strategy and risk posture.
- Assist in developing, updating, and implementing internal patent policies, procedures, and best practices.
- Contribute to broader IP risk management efforts, including competitor monitoring, landscape analysis, and defensive patent strategies.
QualificationsQualifications we're looking for. - Experience:
- 5-9 years of legal experience, including significant experience in patent prosecution and portfolio management, either in-house at a technology company or at a top-tier law firm.
- Experience managing and working directly with outside patent counsel across domestic and international jurisdictions.
- Background supporting technology-driven organizations, with familiarity in hardware, software, or emerging technology patent matters.
- Experience collaborating with engineers, product teams, and business leaders on invention capture and IP strategy.
- Skills:
- Ability to manage multiple patent matters simultaneously and work effectively in a fast-paced environment;
- Strong organizational and project management skills with attention to detail and deadlines;
- Proven ability to exercise sound legal and strategic judgment in complex IP matters;
- Excellent written and verbal communication including the ability to communicate technical and legal concepts to senior leadership and non-legal stakeholders;
- Strong leadership presence with high integrity and a collaborative, team-oriented mindset.
- Abilities:
- Entrepreneurial mindset;
- Works will with a team;
- Detail oriented and business-focused approach to transactions;
- Creative thinking and problem solving.
- Education:
- Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university;
- Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited university;
- Must have an active license to practice law in at least one U.S. state.
- Must be licensed to practice before the USPTO.
We innovate. We help communities thrive.VusionGroup has an international presence in 19 countries. In joining us, you'll be part of a globally distributed team of intellectually curious, committed, and collaborative co-workers.
The work is fast paced, challenging, and ambitious. Here, you will feel valued for your contributions as we reinvent modern commerce-together.
We feel supported. You will too. VusionGroup is a place where people feel safe, happy, and respected. We offer programs and benefits to support you in whatever comes next in your life, including:
- Generous paid time off (PTO): 35 days PTO to enable work/life integration and promotes a culture of trust.
- Health & Wellness: Eligibility for benefits starting day one, plus retirement savings plans.
- Financial future: While retirement savings plans vary by country, we help you plan for your future.
- Family-First Support: Navigate family challenges with our assistance, securing time for both your loved ones and self-care.
- Hybrid work: Find your balance with two days working from home, three days in the office, plus the freedom to work anywhere for up to two weeks a year.
- Time off to volunteer and give back to your community.
- Career Growth: E-learning opportunities and workshops, and global mobility potential
- Commute benefits: up to $100/month per employee for commuting expenses.
- Philanthropy: Our company matches employee donations up to $500 per year for causes close to your heart.
