Motional is hiring an

IP Counsel

Pittsburgh, United States

The Motional Pittsburgh office is located in the new Hazelwood Green development at 4427 Lytle Street, Mill 19B, a culmination of the city’s goal of restoring an economic driver to the neighborhood in a thoughtful, inclusive, and sustainable way. With views along the Monongahela river, the Pittsburgh office is in the heart of this new state of the art development.

Motional develops world class production-ready autonomous driving systems. The company which is a joint venture between Hyundai Motor Group and Aptiv leverages Hyundai’s design, engineering, and manufacturing expertise and Aptiv’s autonomous driving solutions to commercialize a SAE Level 4/5 platform for robotaxi providers, fleet operators, and automotive manufacturers.

Headquartered in Boston, Motional has operations in the US and Asia. 

IP Counsel

We are seeking a talented IP Counsel with experience in preparing and prosecuting patent applications to maintain and enhance our IP portfolio. The position is based out of our Pittsburgh or Milpitas office.

What you’ll work on:

  • Manage the preparation and prosecution of patent applications from ideation to filing
  • Lead patent harvesting, brainstorming, and IP training sessions across different sites
  • Review outside counsel work product including draft patent applications and draft office action responses
  • Advice on legal issues related to managing Motional’s brand and trademarks portfolio, trade secrets protection, open-source software licenses, and data licensing among others

What you’ll need:

  • Degree in Computer Science, Computer or Software Engineering, Physics, Electrical Engineering, Automotive Engineering or other relevant technical discipline 
  • At least 6 years of US patent prosecution experience with at least 1 year of in-house experience as an IP or Patent Counsel with a technology company
  • Proven track record of drafting and prosecuting patent applications
  • USPTO registration
  • Member of at least one State bar in the US
  • Strong ability to write concisely and clearly
  • Strong communication skills
  • Ability to collaborate effectively with both engineers and outside counsel
  • Willingness to work across time zones
  • Comfortable with a minimum of 15% travel (domestic and international) per year

Bonus points (but not required):

  • Master’s or higher qualification in Computer Science, Computer or Software Engineering, Physics, Electrical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or other relevant technical discipline
  • Foreign prosecution experience (European, Chinese experience preferred)
  • Experience drafting applications related to machine learning, robotics, automotive technologies
  • Experience with trademark prosecution, open-source software licenses, software licensing

The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors including but not limited to specific skills, experience and expertise, role location, certifications, licenses, and business needs. The estimated compensation range listed in this job posting reflects base salary only. This role may include additional forms of compensation such as a bonus or company equity. The recruiter assigned to this role can share more information about the specific compensation and benefit details associated with this role during the hiring process. 

Candidates for certain positions are eligible to participate in Motional’s benefits program. Motional’s benefits include but are not limited to medical, dental, vision, 401k with a company match, health saving accounts, life insurance, pet insurance, and more.

Salary Range
$136,500$185,900 USD

Motional is a driverless technology company making self-driving vehicles a safe, reliable, and accessible reality.

The Motional team is made up of engineers, researchers, innovators, dreamers and doers, who together are creating a first-of-its-kind technology with the potential to transform the way we move. We’re behind some of the industry's largest leaps forward, including the first fully-autonomous cross-country drive in the U.S, the launch of the world's first robotaxi pilot, and operation of the world's most-established public robotaxi fleet.

As a leader in an emerging industry that has the promise of creating safer, more reliable and accessible transportation for all, it’s imperative we have a diverse workforce, create an inclusive culture, and understand the communities we operate in around the world. 

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is fundamental to Motional’s success. That’s why we’ve established a team to ensure DEI is at the forefront of the candidate and employee experience, beginning with the hiring process and continuing throughout your career. We also partner with organizations like the National Society of Black Engineers, the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers, and the Society of Women Engineers to ensure our DEI work is informed by the latest thinking and approaches.

Strategically formed by Hyundai Motor Group and Aptiv, Motional is fundamentally changing how people move through their lives. Headquartered in Boston, Motional has operations in the U.S and Asia. For more information, visit  www.Motional.com and follow us on Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube.

 

Motional AD Inc. is an EOE. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. To comply with Federal Law, we participate in E-Verify. All newly-hired employees are queried through this electronic system established by the DHS and the SSA to verify their identity and employment eligibility.

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