Counsel, Intellectual Property

About the team

Zillow Group Legal and Compliance is a team of dedicated professionals who thrive in a collaborative environment within a dynamic tech, real estate, and media company!

About the role

Zillow Group’s Legal & Compliance team is looking for an outstanding intellectual property and technical oriented lawyer who thrives in a dynamic and collaborative environment. This lawyer will provide counseling on IP-related and AI related issues and will assist with managing Zillow’s IP portfolios.  Applicants will excel in attention to detail, possess excellent communication skills and can foster positive relationships across functions and levels. 

In this role, you will

• Help the business protect its IP portfolio through USPTO filings and diligent practices: guide employees through process of identifying ideas/filing patent applications, clear use of names/terms and file trademark applications, ensure proper licensing of Zillow Group's IP portfolio, respond to reports of third-party use of Zillow Group IP 

• Provide legal support and guidance on issues related to AI, trademarks, open source, patents, copyrights, trade secrets, rights of publicity and other forms of intellectual property

• Review and provide advice with respect to AI and IP issues in online terms and conditions and negotiated vendor contracts. 

• Provide sound, practical advice and guidance to business colleagues that help accomplish company objectives

This role has been categorized as a Remote position. “Remote” employees do not have a permanent corporate office workplace and, instead, work from a physical location of their choice, which must be identified to the Company. U.S. employees may live in any of the 50 United States, with limited exceptions.

In California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, Nevada, New York, Washington state, and Washington DC the standard base pay range for this role is $134,000.00 - $214,000.00 Annually. This base pay range is specific to California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, Nevada, New York, Washington state, and Washington DC and may not be applicable to other locations.

In addition to a competitive base salary this position is also eligible for equity awards based on factors such as experience, performance and location. Actual amounts will vary depending on experience, performance and location.

Who you are

• 3+ years of IP law experience, preferably with some in-house counsel experience.  Patent drafting and prosecution experience is a plus.

• Experience supervising a company’s IP portfolio (including counseling on effective IP strategy options for patents and trade secrets)

• Experience providing advice on business implementation of AI products

• Broad-based experience supporting business teams in the internet, technology, and/or media industries

• A responsive project manager, skilled at communicating (orally and in writing) with business partners

• Aptitude for innovative and results oriented problem solving 

• Able to demonstrate good judgment and evaluate risk while considering the larger picture 

• Conscientious, detail-orientated, and meticulous practitioner

• A self-starter that proposes creative and practical solutions to challenges

• JD with active state bar admission

Get to know us

Zillow is reimagining real estate to make home a reality for more and more people.

As the most-visited real estate website in the United States, Zillow® and its affiliates help movers find and win their home through digital solutions, first class partners, and easier buying, selling, financing and renting experiences. Millions of people visit Zillow Group sites every month to start their home search, and now they can rely on Zillow to help make it easier to move. The work we do helps people get home and no matter what job you're in, you will play a critical role in making home a reality for more and more people.

Our efforts to streamline the real estate transaction are supported by a deep-rooted culture of innovation, our passion to redefine the employee experience, a fundamental commitment to Equity and Belonging, and world-class benefits. These benefits include comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverages as well as parental leave, family benefits, retirement contributions, and paid time off. We’re also setting the standard for work experiences of the future, where our employees are supported in doing their best work and living a flexible, well-balanced life. But don’t just take our word for it. Read recent reviews on Glassdoor and recent recognition from multiple organizations, including: the 100 Best Companies to Work For, Glassdoor Employees’ Choice Award, Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index, Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Corporate Equity Index, and TIME 100 Most Influential Companies list.

Zillow Group is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive, innovative environment with the best employees. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please contact your recruiter directly.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable state and local law.

Applicants who receive job offers from Zillow Group will be asked to sign a Proprietary Rights Agreement which includes confidentiality, intellectual property assignment, customer and employee non-solicitation, and non-competition provisions. If you are contacted for a role at Zillow Group and wish to review a copy of the Proprietary Rights Agreement prior to receiving an offer, you may request a copy from your Recruiter.

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