Zebra Technologies

Senior Patent Attorney

Lincolnshire, Illinois, USA · Senior

Sponsorship not specified$157k-$235kDetected 13 days ago

RecruitingIntellectual PropertyElectrical EngineeringAdaptability

About the role

Being part of Zebra Nation means you are seen, heard, valued, and respected.
Here you are part of a team pushing boundaries today to redefine the work of tomorrow for organizations, their employees, and those they serve.

Manage outside patent counsel to develop a strategically and commercially relevant worldwide patent portfolio, with some in-house preparation and prosecution likely.
Counsel internal partners on a wide variety of intellectual property issues in a way that is practical and commercially calibrated.
Partner with internal stakeholders to provide practical, business‑oriented IP guidance, including identifying risks, tradeoffs, and strategic options associated with product features, roadmaps, and deployments.
Drawing from our unique perspectives, we collaborate to deliver on our purpose.
United by curiosity and a culture of caring, we develop smart solutions that anticipate our customer's and partner's needs and solve their challenges.

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or a related technical field
12+ years of work experience but will consider candidates with 6+ years of combined experience in engineering and law roles with relevant degrees

Curiosity about how technology, products, and business strategy intersect, and a genuine interest in understanding product context beyond the legal analysis.
Comfort forming and articulating provisional legal viewpoints when information is incomplete, and adjusting those viewpoints as additional context becomes available.
A strategic mindset that prioritizes high‑value work, questions low‑value activity, and looks beyond the mechanics of drafting and prosecution.
An interest in emerging technologies, including AI and data‑driven systems.
Experience with AI‑enabled legal or technical tools is a plus.
Preferred Skills and Competencies:

Zebra Technologies leverages AI technology to evaluate job applications using objective, job-relevant criteria.
This approach enhances efficiency and promotes fairness in the hiring process.

$156,960.00 - $235,440.00 Annual
Incentive Compensation:
In addition to base pay, Zebra offers this role the opportunity to earn a performance-based annual cash incentive, at a target equal to 20% of base pay, in accordance with the terms of the applicable incentive plan.
Zebra Total Rewards includes more than just pay and is structured to meet the needs of our changing global business and evolving talent.
We offer community service days, in addition to the traditional insurances, compensation, parental leave, employee assistance program and paid time off offerings depending on the country where you work.
Salary offered will vary depending on your location, job-related skills, knowledge, and experience.
In most other roles, the Zebra annual cash incentive program links Company and individual performance together.

Zebra Total Rewards includes more than just pay and is structured to meet the needs of our changing global business and evolving talent.
We are committed to providing our employees with a benefits program that is comprehensive and competitive - including healthcare, wellness, inclusion networks, and continued learning and development offerings.
We offer community service days, in addition to the traditional insurances, compensation, parental leave, employee assistance program and paid time off offerings depending on the country where you work.
Some roles may also be eligible for long-term incentive equity awards.

At Zebra, we are a community of innovators who come together to create new ways of working.

Employer:
Zebra is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability and protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law. If you are an individual with a disability and need assistance in applying for a position, please contact us at workplace.accommodations@zebra.com.
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