Counsel, IP

What you can expect

Zoom is seeking a Counsel, IP to join our legal team. In this role, you'll be a versatile IP generalist providing legal counsel across a wide range of intellectual property matters. The person in this role will be working with various teams to protect Zoom's brand and innovations.

About the Team

Zoom's legal team is a dynamic group of highly-experienced legal professionals who work across all business units and product lines and is dedicated to supporting the company's growth while managing risk. The legal team is highly collaborative, practical, and business-oriented partnering closely with cross-functional teams across the organization.

Responsibilities

• Advising on a broad range of IP issues, including trademarks, copyrights, and open source software compliance.

• Drafting IP provisions in complex agreements, including those related to customers, partners, and vendors, as well as joint development agreements and patent cross-license agreements.

• Advising the litigation team on a variety of disputes, including pre-litigation discussions and PTAB proceedings.

• Managing trademark prosecution, clearance, and enforcement matters, both domestically and internationally.

• Conducting IP due diligence for acquisitions.

• Building and protecting Zoom's brand and patent portfolio.

• Serving as the primary legal counselor on compliance aspects of Zoom's use of open source software.

• Developing and leading processes for participation in open source projects and strategic open sourcing of Zoom technology.

• Monitoring IP-related legislation, policy, and decisions to identify opportunities where Zoom should influence developments.

What we’re looking for

• 8+ years of experience as an attorney at a law firm and in-house.

• Have a Juris Doctor and bar admission.

• Have experience with IP litigation, including e-discovery and PTAB experience.

• Possess experience counseling on trademark and copyright matters, with a focus on providing practical, actionable advice.

• Have experience reviewing, negotiating, and drafting IP provisions in a variety of commercial agreements.

• Have experience with trademark prosecution, clearance, and enforcement.

• Possess experience with technology companies, and preferably with enterprise software, consumer-facing brands, and SaaS businesses.

• Able to communicate effectively and collaborate cross-functionally with both legal and non-legal teams.

Salary Range or On Target Earnings:

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Maximum:

In addition to the base salary and/or OTE listed Zoom has a Total Direct Compensation philosophy that takes into consideration; base salary, bonus and equity value.

Note: Starting pay will be based on a number of factors and commensurate with qualifications & experience.

We also have a location based compensation structure;  there may be a different range for candidates in this and other locations

At Zoom, we offer a window of at least 5 days for you to apply because we believe in giving you every opportunity. Below is the potential closing date, just in case you want to mark it on your calendar. We look forward to receiving your application!

Ways of Working
Our structured hybrid approach is centered around our offices and remote work environments. The work style of each role, Hybrid, Remote, or In-Person is indicated in the job description/posting.

Benefits
As part of our award-winning workplace culture and commitment to delivering happiness, our benefits program offers a variety of perks, benefits, and options to help employees maintain their physical, mental, emotional, and financial health; support work-life balance; and contribute to their community in meaningful ways. Click Learn for more information.

About Us
Zoomies help people stay connected so they can get more done together. We set out to build the best collaboration platform for the enterprise, and today help people communicate better with products like Zoom Contact Center, Zoom Phone, Zoom Events, Zoom Apps, Zoom Rooms, and Zoom Webinars.
We’re problem-solvers, working at a fast pace to design solutions with our customers and users in mind. Find room to grow with opportunities to stretch your skills and advance your career in a collaborative, growth-focused environment.

Our Commitment​

At Zoom, we believe great work happens when people feel supported and empowered. We’re committed to fair hiring practices that ensure every candidate is evaluated based on skills, experience, and potential. If you require an accommodation during the hiring process, let us know—we’re here to support you at every step.

If you need assistance navigating the interview process due to a medical disability, please submit an Accommodations Request Form and someone from our team will reach out soon. This form is solely for applicants who require an accommodation due to a qualifying medical disability. Non-accommodation-related requests, such as application follow-ups or technical issues, will not be addressed.