Intellectual Property Counsel/Patent Attorney

Intellectual Property Counsel/Patent AttorneyTo make life better for people in small business, their advisors, and communities around the world by rewiring the world of small business by making it seamless, simpler, and smarterLegalFull-timeHybrid | Melbourne, VIC, AustraliaMid Level · A role for someone with some well-developed knowledge and skills they can bring to the role and team. Typically within 2-5 years of experience. Xero is a cloud-based accounting software platform for small businesses with over 2.7 million subscribers globally. Through Xero, small business owners and their advisors have access to real-time financial data any time, anywhere and on any device. Xero offers an ecosystem of over 1,000 third-party apps and 300 plus connections to banks and other financial partners. In 2020 and 2021, Xero was included in the Bloomberg Gender-Equality … About the roleThe successful candidate will play a key role in executing Xero's intellectual property and AI strategies.You'll be responsible for partnering with the business to grow our patent portfolio and more broadly to provide advice on intellectual property aspects of AI, data, cyber and related legal, regulatory, and compliance matters across all regions in which Xero operates. This role will report to Xero's GM - Intellectual Property and work closely with the Intellectu a … What you'll be responsible for Conduct legal and factual research to collate findings, and inform business and legal decisions.Legal OperationsReview laws and standards to implement, update and maintain the organization's policies, standards, and procedures.Legal Advisory and Risk ManagementAdvise on the whole spectrum of legal matters that apply to the business and its offerings.Skills you'll needPersuades others to shift their views and/or behaviours with the goal of reaching consensusCritical thinkingIdentifies and synthesizes patterns and trends amongst various sources of information to reach a meaningful conclusion, perspective or insightAccurately identifies and rectifies discrepancies or errors that exists in information and deliverables#J-18808-Ljbffr