Company SummaryDISH, an EchoStar company, has been reimagining the future of connectivity for more than 40 years. Our business reach spans satellite television service, live-streaming and on-demand programming, smart home installation services, mobile plans and products and now we are building America’s First Smart Network™.Today, our brands include EchoStar, Hughes, DISH TV, Sling TV, Boost Mobile and Gen Mobile.Department SummaryOur legal teams support the innovators driving the growth and success of EchoStar and its subsidiaries. From identifying and supporting a variety of corporate legal matters to negotiating the industry’s evolving legal landscape, our corporate counselors bring their own kind of invention to effect positive change across the company and their own careers.Job Duties and ResponsibilitiesTo add to our team of talented people, we are currently seeking a Corporate Counsel, Intellectual Property. Responsibilities include managing EchoStar’s world-wide patent portfolio, conducting patent harvesting activities with EchoStar technical teams, original prosecution of strategic patent applications, and analysis of licensing requests.Key Responsibilities:
Manage outside counsel in the preparation and prosecution of U.S. and foreign patent applications
Engage in patent harvesting efforts
Engage in prosecution of strategic patent applications
Counsel business units on all aspects of IP
Skills, Experience and RequirementsEducation and Experience:
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science
J.D. degree with strong academic credentials from an accredited law school
4+ years of IP experience at a major law firm, boutique IP firm or corporation, including drafting and prosecution of at least 30 original U.S. patent applications
Skills and Qualifications:
Solid understanding of patent laws
Demonstrated project management capability
Admission to practice as a patent attorney before the USPTO
Admission to the Colorado Bar, or the ability to become admitted promptly under Rule 222 of the Colorado Rules of Civil Procedure (Single-Client Counsel)
Visa sponsorship not available for this role.Salary RangesCompensation: $154,275.00/Year - $208,725.00/YearBenefitsWe offer versatile health perks, including flexible spending accounts, HSA, a 401(k) Plan with company match, ESPP, career opportunities, and a flexible time away plan; all benefits can be viewed here: DISH Benefits .The base pay range shown is a guideline. Individual total compensation will vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, and competencies; compensation is based on the role's location and is subject to change based on work location.Candidates need to successfully complete a pre-employment screen, which may include a drug test and DMV check. Our company is committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace where every individual has the opportunity to succeed. We are dedicated to providing individuals with criminal or arrest records a fair chance of employment in accordance with local, state, and federal laws.The posting will be active for a minimum of 3 days. The active posting will continue to extend by 3 days until the position is filled.We pride ourselves on developing and promoting talent as an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer - Veteran/Disability. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. All qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with local, state, and federal law. We are a true merit-based organization and work hard so there are no artificial barriers to one's potential success. DISH is committed to a workforce where everyone's opportunities are limitless. Please note that you may redact or remove any information that identifies age, date of birth or dates of school attendance/graduation from your application documents before submission and throughout our interview process.