Associate General Counsel, Patents

Here at Scout Motors, we're carrying forward the heritage of one of the most iconic American vehicles in history. A vehicle dating back to 1960. One that forged the path for future generations of rugged SUVs and will do so once again.

But Scout is more than just a brand, it’s a legacy steeped in a culture of exploration, caretaking, and hard work.

The Scout brand is all about respect. Respect for the environment by developing electric vehicles with the capability to get you to any location. Respect for the past and the future by taking an iconic American brand that hasn’t been around for a while, electrifying it, digitizing it, and loading it with American innovation. Respect for communities by creating a company that stands for its people and its customers. And respect for both work and play, with vehicles that are equally at home at a camp site, a job site, or on a Tuesday commute.

At Scout Motors, we empower our talented, inclusive, and entrepreneurial teams to innovate. What makes a Scout employee? Someone who is a visionary and a leader, who seeks new paths and shares lessons learned. A knowledgeable doer who collaborates across the company to build better. A go-getter with unrivaled passion.

Join us at Scout Motors and be part of shaping the future of transportation. If you're ready to drive change and make history, apply now!

What you’ll do

Become part of an iconic brand that is set to revolutionize the electric pick-up truck & rugged SUV marketplace by achieving the following:

• Collaborate with the Chief IP Counsel in developing and implementing the strategic plan for Scout Motors’ worldwide patent and trade secret portfolio.
• Serve as subject matter expert for entire organization, providing legal and strategic advice on patents, trade secrets and other IP-related matters.
• Build relationships with the Engineering, Product, Design, Growth and Strategy Teams, and provide training, guidance and encouragement, to facilitate the development of Scout Motors’ patent and trade secret portfolios, including conducting invention mining sessions and participating in the product review process.
• Conduct and oversee patentability and landscape searches and analyses and oversee patent application preparation and prosecution to support the company’s patent filing strategy and process.
• Assist in developing and implementing a worldwide freedom-to-operate strategy, including conducting and overseeing freedom-to-operate searches, preparing analyses, and formulating informal opinions on patent clearance/non-infringement.
• Draft and negotiate intercompany and third-party IP-focused agreements, including in-bound and out-bound license and joint development agreements, as well as IP terms of commercial, strategic partnership, financing and other agreements.
• Assist business leaders with M&A strategy by helping to evaluate potential targets, conducting IP due diligence, advising corporate development personnel on IP legal and strategic matters, and drafting and negotiating IP-related terms in purchase agreements.
• Assist in developing and implementing the company’s open-source compliance program, including providing guidance and training to software development teams.

Location & Travel Expectations:

• This role will be remote based within the United States. This role is not eligible for remote work in New York City.
• The responsibilities of this role require attendance at in-person meetings and events occasionally. 
• Applicants should expect that the role will require the ability to convene with Scout colleagues in person and travel to participate in events on behalf of the company from time to time.

What you’ll bring 

We expect all Scout employees to have integrity, curiosity, resourcefulness, and strive to exhibit a positive attitude, as well as a growth mindset. You’ll be comfortable with change and flexible in a fast-paced, high-growth environment. You’ll take a collaborative approach to achieve ambitious goals. Here's what else you'll bring:

• J.D. from an accredited law school and member in good standing of the bar in at least one state in the United States.
• Minimum 12 years' experience as a practicing patent attorney, in-house experience preferred.
• Admitted to practice and in good standing with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, computer science / engineering, automotive technology, or related field.
• Enthusiasm for practicing patent law in an extremely fast-paced, start-up environment.
• Ability to provide both legal and strategic advice to Scout Motors’ executives and leaders.
• Superb oral and written communication skills with the ability to explain lega