Senior IP Counsel, Autonomous Vehicles

Waymo LLC; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 251,000 - 310,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus program

Equity

Benefits

Job summary

Waymo LLC, in a hybrid role within its Legal team, seeks a senior patent counsel to manage a global patent portfolio across lidar, radar, camera, and compute technologies. You will advise engineers and product teams on IP terms and collaborate with partners, suppliers, and academic institutions to protect Waymo's innovations.

The role requires a JD degree, bar admission, and 6+ years of relevant experience. Compensation includes base salary, annual bonus, equity, and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Requires JD with bar admission (USPTO) and strong academic record.
• Demonstrated ability to manage global patent portfolios.
• Experience advising on IP terms in commercial or collaboration agreements.

Responsibilities

• Strategically build and manage a global patent portfolio for key tech areas.
• Advise business teams, product managers, engineers, and researchers on IP issues.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with legal, partnerships, product, and technical teams on IP-related matters.
• Review publications and disclosures to protect confidential information and manage IP risk.
• Lead responses to IP communications and evaluate acquisition/licensing opportunities.

Skills

IP strategy

Cross-functional collaboration

Stakeholder management

Executive communication

Startup adaptability

Education

JD degree with bar admission

Job description

Waymo LLC, in a hybrid role within its Legal team, seeks a senior patent counsel to manage a global patent portfolio across lidar, radar, camera, and compute technologies. You will advise engineers and product teams on IP terms and collaborate with partners, suppliers, and academic institutions to protect Waymo's innovations.

The role requires a JD degree, bar admission, and 6+ years of relevant experience. Compensation includes base salary, annual bonus, equity, and comprehensive benefits.