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BMC Software
BMC Software
5,001 – 10,000 Employees
B2BEnterpriseSaaS
BMC Software develops enterprise technology for IT operations, service management, automation, and cloud and mainframe environments. Its portfolio includes on-premises and SaaS products that help businesses monitor infrastructure, manage IT services, and automate operational workflows. The company also incorporates AI capabilities and collaboration tools into its solutions, with opportunities spanning the development and delivery of software for business customers.
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Intellectual Property and Technology Counsel

Counsel BMC Software on protecting its software and technology assets. Oversee patents, open source compliance, AI-related legal issues, technology agreements, and intellectual property disputes.

USUnited StatesCACaliforniaMIMichiganNYNew YorkTXTexas
$114,525 – $190,875 / year
RemoteFull-timeMiddleSeniorEnglish RequiredGeneral Counsel
Cyber SecurityOpen Source

Description

  • Oversee BMC’s patent and trademark portfolios, chair the Patent Review Committee, and manage prosecution, maintenance, and enforcement.
  • Advise on copyright and trade secret matters.
  • Partner with inventors, business teams, and outside counsel to shape IP strategy, prioritize the portfolio, and manage budgets.
  • Run the open source compliance program by reviewing licenses, assessing risks, advising R&D and Product teams, and resolving compliance issues.
  • Create and improve internal policies and processes.
  • Handle or support IP disputes and pre-litigation work, including infringement assessments, cease-and-desist letters, trademark oppositions, domain name disputes, and settlement discussions.
  • Coordinate with litigation and outside counsel on enforcement and defense strategies.
  • Review and negotiate IP terms in commercial, licensing, confidentiality, and other technology agreements.
  • Advise on IP ownership, licensing rights, and restrictions on use.
  • Support IP due diligence for corporate transactions.
  • Advise on AI-related legal issues, including IP ownership, AI-generated content and code, responsible use, internal policies, product claims, and evolving legal requirements.
  • Advise Marketing on trademark and copyright matters, advertising claims, endorsements, customer stories, social media, promotional materials, and third-party content licensing.
  • Collaborate with Privacy, Information Security, and other teams on cybersecurity and protection of confidential information.
  • Draft and maintain policies and guidance on IP, confidential information, open source software, AI, and technology use.
  • Train business and technical teams, and monitor relevant legal developments.

Requirements

  • Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.
  • Active membership in good standing with at least one U.S. state bar.
  • Registration to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
  • Experience with patent prosecution.
  • Three to six years of relevant legal experience in intellectual property.
  • Strong knowledge of patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets.
  • Strong research, writing, and analytical abilities.
  • Ability to assess legal risks, explain them clearly, and provide advice.
  • Sound judgment, curiosity, and readiness to learn new areas of law and technology.
  • Ability to work independently, take ownership of matters, and recognize when to seek help or involve others.
  • Strong communication skills and ability to build relationships across teams.

Benefits

  • Variable compensation plan.
  • Benefits specific to the employee’s country.
  • Equal opportunity employment.
  • Reasonable accommodation during the application and hiring process.
  • Remote work arrangement.

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