Sr. Counsel, IP (Intellectual Property)

Rise above. Are you ready to take human possibility to a new dimension with us?

Supernal is an Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) company that’s developing an electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) vehicle and the ground-to-air ecosystem to support the emerging industry. By creating a sustainable, integrated, and human-centered ecosystem, we are committed to taking a thoughtful and responsible approach to entering the AAM market with a product that meets the high level of safety and reliability in today’s air transportation system.

The future of mobility starts with people. We believe in creative thinking and collaboration to help build a better mobility experience for everyone, improving people’s ability to move – whether for work or play. Join our dynamic team as we strive to be a part of something greater where potential powers tomorrow!

Supernal provides an inviting open-space workplace designed to foster collaboration, which aligns with one of our core values. This position is required to work on-site 5 days a week.

What we do:

The Sr. Intellectual Property (IP) attorney is responsible for leading projects and initiatives with broad scope and high impact. As a recognized specialist in IP law—whether from experience with IP litigation, patent counseling/prosecution, and/or technology transactions—the role works collaboratively within the organization to define, oversee, and complete assignments that further the IP goals and objectives of the business. The position embraces groundbreaking technology and supports active research and development and licensing programs. The Sr. IP Counsel partners closely with members of other departments and handles a variety of matters as an IP generalist, including portfolio management, invention capture, patent clearances, dispute resolution, negotiations, and M&A due diligence support. This role reports directly to the General Counsel.

What you can do:

• Provide strategic direction on the growth of patent and trademark portfolios
• Lead all aspects of patent portfolio development
• Work to secure freedom-to-operate for future product and technology roadmaps and develop response strategies where required
• Counsel on licenses, collaboration agreements, and other third-party transactions impacting the disposition of IP rights
• Lead investigations into encroachments on Supernal’s IP rights and counsel on potential enforcement actions and/or licensing activities
• Counsel on evolving developments in global IP law, recommending policy/process changes as needed
• Provide guidance and training to internal partners on a full range of IP topics
• Ability to fly up to 50% domestically and internationally
• Other duties as assigned

What you can contribute:

• Law degree (J.D.) required, and admission to the State Bar of California (or ability to practice as a Registered In-House Counsel in California)
• Bachelor of Science degree in an Engineering field or Computer Science, Mathematics, or Physics from an accredited university or college required
• Minimum of six (6) years experience in IP practice at a major law firm and/or as an in-house counsel at a technology company, with a minimum of three (3) years of law firm experience preferred
• Experience working collaboratively with diverse teams to develop solutions for complicated IP challenges while balancing priorities from multiple stakeholders
• Hardworking IP professional with significant expertise investigating facts, interviewing witnesses, developing infringement / invalidity contentions, taking depositions, conducting post-grant proceedings, drafting patent applications, and/or counseling clients
• Experience with negotiating and documenting IP transactions, licensing, and/or dispute settlements or with performing due diligence in technology transactions
• Strong ability to negotiate effectively with internal and external partners
• Demonstrated thought leadership, organizational skills, attention to detail, and keen business judgment, with a dedicated focus on personal ethics, integrity, and accountability
• A great teammate who enjoys interacting with people and working on group projects
• Ability to distill and articulate legal concepts into concise and plain English that business partners can both understand and readily act upon
• Outstanding executive level written and verbal communicator with ability to work seamlessly across the levels of a broad and diverse organization

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Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background check. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any other category or class protected under applicable federal, state or local law. Individuals with disabilities may request a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation at: ta-support@supernal.aero

This position may include access to certain technology and/or software source code subject to U.S. export controls laws and regulations. If an export authorization from an applicable US regulatory agency is required in connection with your employment, your employment is contingent upon Supernal’s receipt of such regulatory authorization(s) and your continued compliance with all conditions and limitations pursuant to such authorization(s).