Zoomies help the world connect — and deliver happiness while doing it. We set out to build the best video conferencing product for the enterprise, and today help people communicate better with products like Zoom Phone, Zoom Rooms, Zoom Video Webinars, Zoom Apps, and OnZoom.

We’re problem-solvers and self-starters, working at a fast pace to design solutions with our customers and users in mind. Here, you’ll work across teams to dig deep into impactful projects that are changing the way people communicate, and enjoy opportunities to advance your career in a diverse, inclusive environment. 

Zoom is looking for a Sr. Counsel, Patent Analysis. In this role, you will apply your skills in patent analysis (infringement / validity / claim charting) and patent transactions to inform decisions and drive initiatives in the areas of patent acquisitions, patent licensing, patent litigation, and strategic patent prosecution.  

In this role, you will:

• Identify patents relevant to particular technology areas

• Analyze patents to determine infringement, validity, quality, and valuation

• Develop/review claim charts to inform decisions in the areas of patent acquisitions, licensing, litigation, and prosecution

• Prepare presentation decks to summarize results and to provide clear & concise business recommendations

• Monitor competitive products 

• Create patent landscapes 

• Produce patent analytics   

• Clearly explain complex technical issues to both technical and non-technical audiences

• Negotiate and draft patent license, acquisition, and settlement agreements

Requirements:

• Registered patent attorney with JD from a top-tier law school

• Law degree and deep experience in computer software & software patents

• 8+ years of patent experience, including expertise across infringement / validity analysis and patent transactions (licensing and acquisitions)

• Both law firm and in-house experience

• Detail-oriented and analytical

• Comfortable having a fast-moving and heavy workload, with constantly changing priorities

• Able to work autonomously to manage matters from start to finish

• Comfortable with distributed work environments, collaborating across time zones and cultures

• Team-first attitude

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

• Strong organizational and process-development skills

Preferred:

• Expertise in patent analytics and relevant tools

• Deep experience in patent litigation and patent preparation/prosecution

• Strong presentation and PowerPoint skills

• Knowledge of videoconferencing, corporate chat, cloud phone, audio, and video technologies; knowledge of relevant codecs and standards