Provide advice and counsel on intellectual property and technology transfer transactions Columbia Technology Ventures (CTV) and across the University;
Review, draft, and manage intellectual property licenses covering patents, software, copyrights, and data;
Advise general counsel, CTV, and other University leadership on licensing and technology transfer issues;
Negotiate the legal aspects of term sheets, licenses and other agreements; advise clients on negotiation strategy;
Review, draft, and manage a wide range of other agreements including sponsored research agreements, collaboration agreements, agreements with federal and NY state agencies for projects supporting scientific innovation, inter-institutional agreements with universities and research institutions, material transfer agreements, and confidentiality agreements;
Provide legal analyses and risk assessments on proposed transactions, participate in business decision-making processes; and
Provide guidance on deal structure with practical and issue focused legal advice and recommendations in view of business needs and Columbia???s policies and procedures.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education and Experience A Juris Doctor degree from a nationally recognized law school with excellent academic credentials in law school and in undergraduate studies; a minimum of 4 to 7 years of practice experience as a transactional attorney in a law firm, corporate, or university legal department; must be admitted to the New York State Bar or admitted within one year of hire; a STEM background preferred, and; Higher Education and/or other in-house experience a plus.
Skills
Significant knowledge and experience in intellectual property licensing with a comprehensive understanding of relevant laws and practices;
Excellent drafting and negotiating skills;
Confidence and judgment necessary to act pragmatically;
Clear and concise written and verbal skills;
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate easily with colleagues, internal clients, and counterparties;
Demonstrate confidence and professionalism to interact with and counsel high-level University officers and faculty;
Ability to work with minimal supervision and meet deadlines, and to handle multiple high priority tasks simultaneously; and
Ability to supervise outside counsel in a cost-effective manner.
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