Okta04.04.2026
Corporate Counsel, IP
Bellevue
Обязанности
- 01Oversee the lifecycle of Okta’s IP assets, ensuring alignment with corporate development and business goals
- 02Refine and execute offensive and defensive IP strategies to maintain Okta’s competitive edge in the identity market
- 03Serve as an advisor on IP-related business risks and emerging legal trends
- 04Translate complex IP concepts into business-oriented advice for non-legal stakeholders
- 05Refine company-wide IP policies, including invention disclosure programs and patent incentive schemes
- 06Partner with engineering and product teams to identify patentable inventions and develop patent literacy among them
- 07Collaborate with outside counsel on the drafting and prosecution of high-quality patent applications
- 08Develop knowledge of industry’s patent landscape to guide patent strategy and approach to patent drafting
- 09Refine Okta’s patent strategy to ensure broad protection of our core technologies and to put forward-looking systems in place to identify and protect our next-generation ideas
- 10Advise on strategic trade secret issues and help implement related policies
- 11Help provide guidance on software copyright protection and the use of OSS within Okta products, and manage copyright claims
- 12Support the protection of the Okta and Auth0 brands through trademark registration and enforcement
- 13Advise on interesting legal issues related to API integrations, digital content, professional services and developer agreements, and more
- 14Draft, review, and negotiate IP-specific provisions in MSAs, JDAs, vendor contracts, and licensing agreements
- 15Conduct IP due diligence for potential acquisitions and draft IP-related closing documents and transition service agreements
- 16Assist with IP-related compliance issues and industry standards relevant to SaaS and cybersecurity
- 17Deliver training to employees on IP best practices and confidentiality
- 18Support all phases of IP litigation
Требования
- 01J.D. from an accredited law school and active Bar membership
- 02Undergraduate or graduate degree(s) in computer science, electrical engineering, computer engineering, or the like
- 03USPTO Registered Patent Attorney
- 045+ years of IP experience, including software patent prosecution
- 05Experience with SaaS, cloud-based software, or other relevant technology
- 06A 'builder' who thrives in fast-paced environments and can balance rigorous legal analysis with practical business needs
- 07Flexibility and team mentality
- 08Sense of humor
- 09Ability and desire to work independently
Условия
- 01Annual base salary range for candidates located in California (excluding San Francisco Bay Area), Colorado, Illinois, New York, and Washington is between $180,000 — $248,000 USD
- 02Equity (where applicable), bonus, and benefits, including health, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), flexible spending account, and paid leave (including PTO and parental leave) in accordance with our applicable plans and policies