Intellectual Property/Patent Attorney

The Associate General Counsel for Intellectual Property for Copyrights and Software Licensing will provide intellectual property advice and legal support to Lockheed Martin Corporation and serve as a point of contact within Lockheed Martin Space (Space) for IP-related legal support to all Space lines of business and functional organizations. The person filling this position will provide a full-range of intellectual property legal support and advise on legal issues related to government contracts and subcontracts, software licenses, commercial transactions, patenting, intellectual property-related litigation, and emerging issues in intellectual property. The successful candidate will create and provide guidance for all business areas on a comprehensive, company-wide approach to protecting Lockheed Martins IP via copyrights, complying with applicable copyright laws, reviewing and approving third party software licenses, including open source software licenses, and will provide timely, accurate, and consistent intellectual property legal advice to enable the Space lines of business to achieve business goals while maintaining an acceptable level of risk. The successful candidate will work with key business leaders, including program personnel, and will be responsible for drafting and negotiating prime and subcontract intellectual property terms and conditions, non-disclosure agreements, complex intellectual property agreements, complex intellectual property rights provisions in teaming and other business agreements, and protection of data rights. This position is located in Littleton, CO with limited telework opportunities.

Position reports to the Director and Chief Intellectual Property Counsel for Copyrights and Software Licensing, Lockheed Martin Corporation.

Key Responsibilities:
Assist with the creation and implementation of a comprehensive, company-wide approach to protecting the companys IP under copyright law, complying with applicable copyright laws, and reviewing and approving third party software licenses including open source software licenses while supporting business transactions and managing risk.
Advise Space teams on IP-related legal issues, including government contracts, commercial transactions, mergers and acquisitions, emerging issues (e.g., artificial intelligence), and IP litigation.
Interface with one or more Space line of business and customer executives, influencing and collaborating with Space program counsel in a team environment
Support program leaders and Space program counsel with IP-related negotiations, including developing strategies to protect company IP.
Ensure compliance with government contract law, Federal Acquisition Regulation, and relevant clauses (e.g., patent, technical data, and software rights).
Apply business acumen, analytical, and problem-solving skills to manage risk and resolve complex IP issues.
Demonstrate reliability, sound judgment, and a proactive approach to addressing IP challenges. Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school
Admitted to practice law by one or more state bars and the US Patent & Trademark Office
Minimum of 6 years of relevant experience in IP law, including copyright law, software licensing, and patent portfolio management
Ability to distill complex legal issues into succinct, cohesive summaries
Excellent writing and oral communication skills, with emphasis on attention to detail
Ability to easily interface with and influence corporate and customer executives and collaborate with program counsel in a team environment
Must be a U.S. Citizen this position is located in a facility that may require special access Experience as an outside counsel, with an understanding of the IP landscape
Experience with commercial IP transactions, IP terms in M&A transactions, trademark law, patent law, trade secret law, and IP litigation
Experience in and fundamental understanding of IP-related clauses in government contracts, the Federal Acquisition Regulation, and the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement, specifically, patent, technical data, and software rights
Motivated self-starter who can lead, energize, and collaborate with cross-functional teams, taking responsibility for legal projects and working in a fast-paced environment with a high volume of work
Must have or be able to secure a DoD top secret clearance