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Archer is growing its world-class team of experienced legal problem solvers to help bring sustainable, electrified, and autonomous air travel to the world. We seek applicants who will embrace and thrive in our culture: collaborative, collegial, non-hierarchical, diverse perspectives, productive, speedy, and adaptable. As a core element of its business strategy, Archer is building the world’s most valuable intellectual property (IP) portfolio for next generation aerospace, defense, and software markets, including artificial intelligence (AI) aviation products, airport infrastructure, and airline products. You will work on cutting-edge technical, product and intellectual property issues in a fast-paced environment, so we are seeking ambitious candidates who work hard, move quickly, and want to play a significant role in contributing to the company’s growth as a market leader in vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) aircraft, infrastructure, and operations. The position will report to the SVP, IP Strategy, and work closely with stakeholders at all levels to drive strategic and operational initiatives.
Job Responsibility:
Keep pace with Archer product plans and competitor roadmaps
Develop and implement the commercial IP strategies for each product and market segment
Educate engineers on IP and manage a flow of invention disclosures, trade secrets, and domestic/international patent filings in electric/hybrid aerospace and airport/airline infrastructure systems, components, and operations, including flight controls, propellers, electric engine, powertrain, high volume manufacturing, test & instrumentation, artificial intelligence, and software
Manage a significant part of the rapidly growing Archer patent portfolio, including conducting patentability assessments, and managing relationships with outside counsel
Support IP related contractual provisions of supply agreements for parts and raw materials, equipment purchase and lease agreements, manufacturing agreements, joint development agreements, intellectual property (IP) licenses, acquisitions, and other transactions
Support M&A due-diligence, third party IP litigation and dispute-resolution efforts
Support continuous improvement of Archer IP processes to keep ahead of industry best-practices
Requirements:
8-12 years of substantive patent prosecution, counseling, and/or litigation experience, with at least 3 of those years with an operating company or agency (not a law firm)
Technical degree in at least one of the following disciplines: physics, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or computer science
Support supply chain and commercial legal team on types of commercial contracts including component parts, raw materials, and equipment purchase and lease agreements, joint development agreements, and manufacturing agreements
Excellent communication skills (verbal and written), including the ability to relay complex information quickly and effectively in an efficient and easily understandable format
Must be a self-starter with the ability to be proactive, work independently, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and exercise sound business judgment
Experience successfully performing in high-pressure and ambiguous environments
Authorized to practice law in a US state, or equivalent substantial IP experience (e.g., patent agent, patent examiner, senior engineer with experience or aptitude in IP)
Nice to have:
Experience in automotive, aerospace, defense, manufacturing, or AI