IP Counsel

Amogy is a well funded technology startup on a mission to decarbonize transportation by developing a unique and revolutionary power system that runs on ammonia as a renewable fuel. By joining our team, you will be creating the first page of the ammonia-driven green economy. Be part of this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to transform the transportation industry for a sustainable future!

What You'll Be Doing:

We are looking for an in-house IP Counsel (Portfolio Manager) to join our Innovation team. Reporting to the VP of Innovation, you will work with technical, business, and cross-functional teams to develop and identify strategic and high-value intellectual properties.

• Lead IP portfolio management including IP strategy, protection, patent drafting and prosecution, and invention harvesting
• Assess and advise on IP risks and opportunities in complex transactions
• Closely work with engineers and scientists in catalysis, fuel, combustion, chemical, mechanical, and electrical engineering
• Supervise and manage outside counsels in patent and IP matters in global jurisdictions
• Lead IP due diligence, freedom-to-operate, patentability, validity, landscape, and competition analysis
• Implement IP program and policies in a cross-functional team environment, and provide general legal support
• Provide training to promote awareness of IP and its implications on various functions within the company
• Develop a deep knowledge of R&D, product development, and business activities in the context of business intelligence, competitor activities, industry trends, best practices, laws, and regulations affecting IP

Requirements

The minimum requirements we seek:

• J.D. from an accredited law school and admitted to U.S. State Bar and Patent Bar
• B.S., M.S., or Ph.D. degree in Mechanical/Chemical Engineering or related field
• Strong technical or engineering background with expertise in energy, chemical, and mechanical arts
• 5+ years of experience in the relevant field, including 3+ years of a law firm patent experience and providing legal support on intellectual property matters for startups and corporates
• Experienced with litigation, enforcement, risk evaluation, and IP diligence
• Able to work in a fast-paced and changing environment

The salary pay range for this position is $152,000 to $175,000. The salary pay range is applicable to positions physically based in New York City. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, job experience and physical location.

If this sounds like a role that will excite you, and you see yourself in a fast-paced, high-growth environment where you are learning and collaborating cross-functionally, we want to talk to you!

Benefits

At Amogy, our priority is to ensure that every team member feels valued and supported. We believe putting wellness first supports a full, holistic, and happier life. We support that by offering benefits that cover you and your family such as: medical, dental, vision insurances, unlimited PTO, and 401k with a company match, and more.

At Amogy, we believe in fostering an inclusive environment in which employees feel encouraged to share their unique perspectives, leverage their strengths, and act authentically. Amogy is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements in the country where we operate. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to [email protected].

Amogy is an equal opportunity employer and participates in E-Verify. If you receive an offer of employment from Amogy, you will need to go through the E-Verify process of digital verification of your employment authorization documents as provided on the Form I-9. Participation in E-Verify does not limit your right to work and verification will only be completed after you become an employee with Amogy.