What’s Uber like in terms of their business, the role, and the work culture?

Well, you’ll need at least five years of legal experience in private practice or in-house, or if you’ve spent a year at Uber, four years of experience will do. Plus, you should have a J.D. and be licensed to practice law in at least one U.S. state.

You’ll be developing Uber’s patent portfolio, working closely with outside patent counsel and the IP team. You’ll partner with engineering and product teams to identify inventions, support IP aspects of various legal matters, and negotiate agreements related to technology and intellectual property.

Absolutely! They’re looking for someone who can thrive in a fast-paced environment, has strong interpersonal skills, and can collaborate well with others. Being inquisitive and having excellent business judgment will definitely give you an edge.

You’ll be dealing with a range of IP matters, including patent prosecution, licensing, open source issues, and even patent litigation. So, a broad understanding of these areas will be really beneficial.

For this role in San Francisco, the base salary ranges from about $208,000 to $231,000 per year. Plus, you’ll be eligible for a bonus and might even get an equity award!