Assistant IP Counsel

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Named "One of the Most Innovative Companies in Design'' by Fast Company, Monotype brings brands to life through type and technology that consumers engage with every day. The company's rich legacy includes a library that can be traced back hundreds of years, featuring famed typefaces like Helvetica, Futura, Times New Roman and more. Monotype also provides a first-of-its-kind service that makes fonts more accessible for creative professionals to discover, license, and use in our increasingly digital world. We work with the biggest global brands, and with individual creatives, offering a wide set of solutions that make it easier for them to do what they do best: design beautiful brand experiences. Want to learn more about who we are and how you can become part of our team? Visit us at www.monotype.com.

Reporting to the Lead IP Counsel, the Assistant IP Counsel advises on all business areas regarding the protection, maintenance, and enforceability of Monotype’s intellectual property. In this role, you will negotiate and interpret font license agreements and support our global Sales team. In addition, you will have the opportunity to assist in the preparation of enforcement files (research, factual and legal assessment of infringements, preservation of evidence, filing), initiate notice-and-take down proceedings, negotiate related contracts and, if necessary, coordinate further legal enforcement.

What you’ll be doing:

·       Distilling complex legal concepts and factual research into basic concepts for consumption by internal and external stakeholders.

·       Providing strategic negotiation advice to assist the Monotype sales teams demonstrate the value of the company’s intellectual property.

·       Provision of legal support to the company’s sales team by drafting, negotiating and interpreting contracts, settlements, and licensing agreements, in coordination with the worldwide legal, finance and sales support team.

·       Taking primary legal and administrative responsibility regarding resolving infringement files, including drafting and supervising inquiries on the entitlement to use company IP, notice and takedown procedures, cease and desist letters, correspondence with customer in-house and external legal counsel, and drafting and/or supervising other communications regarding enforcement activities.

·       Assisting with the maintenance and administration of Monotype’s IP portfolio (trademarks, patents, copyrights).

·       Monitor approval procedures to ensure compliance with Monotype’s contracts processing policy.

What we’re looking for:

·       Juris Doctor from an ABA-accredited law school; admitted to the Massachusetts bar or eligible to register as in-house counsel.

·       1-3 years of experience with a law firm (preferably in copyright litigation) or in the legal department of a company (preferably a software related company).

·       Knowledge of IP law and international contract/licensing law with a primary focus on copyright and trademark.

·       Strong demonstrable negotiation and problem-solving skills without a zero-sum mentality.

·       Flexibility to take on different roles depending on current business needs

·       Economic and entrepreneurial understanding as well as the ability and willingness to quickly familiarize oneself with new and complex issues independently

·       Team player with excellent communication and negotiation skills

This role will require presence in our office location in Woburn, MA, and/or attending in-person meetings with employees in other locations at least one (1) day per week.

What’s in it for you:

·       Hybrid work arrangements and competitive paid time off programs.

·       Comprehensive commercial medical insurance coverage to meet all your healthcare needs.

·       Competitive compensation with corporate bonus program.

·       A creative, innovative, and global working environment in the creative and software technology industry

·       Highly engaged Events Committee to keep work enjoyable.

·       Reward & Recognition Programs (including President's Club for all functions)

·       Development and advancement opportunities

·       Retirement planning options to save for your future, and so much more!

Monotype is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.

The US pay range for this position is $80,000 - $100,000.00 annual base salary for external candidates with the appropriate level of experience. A corporate bonus will also be offered as part of this role. The final annual base salary offered will be based on location and experience level, and could be less for internal applicants depending upon experience. The job application window for this role is 30 days from the posting date.

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