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: $180,000 – $248,000 USD (for candidates located in California excluding San Francisco Bay Area, Colorado, Illinois, New York, and Washington).
- 02Equity (where applicable) and bonus.
- 03Benefits: health, dental, and vision insurance; 401(k); flexible spending account; paid leave (including PTO and parental leave).
- 04Total Rewards program details available at https://rewards.okta.com/us.
- 05Immersive, in-person onboarding experience to accelerate impact and connect to mission and team.
- 06Global community spanning over 20 offices worldwide.
- 07Equal Opportunity Employer.