Counsel - IP and Commercial

Are you interested in being part of an innovative team that supports Westinghouse’s mission to provide clean energy solutions? At Westinghouse, we recognize that our employees are our most valuable asset and we seek to identify, attract and recruit the most qualified talent while recognizing and encouraging the value of diversity in the global workplace.

About the role:

As a Counsel - IP and Commercial, you will support the Legal & Compliance team on IP, artificial intelligence (AI), and commercial matters. You will help review, draft, and negotiate agreements, including confidentiality agreements, licenses, research and collaboration agreements, and AI-related terms. You will also support patent and trademark portfolio work, IP due diligence, and our AI governance work. You will report to the Assistant General Counsel, IP and be located at our Cranberry Township, PA site. Hybrid Work Scheduled.

Key Responsibilities:

Intellectual Property

• Support business stakeholders on IP matters and help align IP strategy with business objectives

• Review, draft and negotiate agreements (e.g. confidentiality agreements, licenses, research agreements and collaboration agreements)

• Work with outside counsel and assist with the oversight of the patent and trademark portfolios

• Help develop and deliver training on IP, confidentiality, and responsible AI use for company employees

Artificial Intelligence

• Review, draft and negotiate AI-related contract terms, including AI addenda, AI terms of use, data-use and model-training restrictions, and protections for proprietary information

• Support our AI governance work, including reviewing internal AI tools and use cases for IP, confidentiality, and export-control risks

• Track and summarize changes in AI law, including AI patentability, copyright in AI-generated output, and new AI regulations

• Support reviews of open-source software and third-party AI tools

Commercial Legal

• Support business units and project teams in their work with customers, vendors, and outside counsel

• Review, analyze, negotiate and draft commercial agreements

• Identify and advise on legal risks associated with commercial engagements

• Collaborate with internal project management groups and business teams to achieve corporate goals

• Train and advise management on legal and compliance matters and risk mitigation efforts

• Travel domestically and internationally on an as-needed basis

Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor with academic credentials from an accredited law school

• 3+ years of relevant legal experience (large law firm or in-house experience preferred)

• Active license to practice law in a US State

• Working knowledge of IP law (patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets)

• Experience with commercial legal matters

• Admitted to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office (preferred)

• Familiar with generative AI tools and their responsible use in legal work (preferred)

We are committed to transparency and equity in all of our people practices. The base salary range for this position, which is dependent upon experience, qualifications and skills, is estimated to be $103,200 to 129,000 per year.

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Why Westinghouse?

Our benefits package is tailored to meet the diverse needs of our employees, while also promoting wellness and career growth. The following are representative of what we offer:

• Comprehensive Medical benefits which could include medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contributions options

• Wellness Programs designed to support employees in maintaining their health and well-being including Employee Assistance Program providing support for our employees and their household members

• 401(k) with Company Match Contributions to support employees' retirement

• Paid Vacations and Company Holidays

• Opportunities for Flexible Work Arrangements to promote work-life balance

• Educational Reimbursement and Comprehensive Career Programs to help employees grow in their careers

• Global Recognition and Service Programs to celebrate employee accomplishments and service

• Employee Referral Program

Westinghouse Electric Company is the global nuclear energy industry's first choice for safe, clean, and efficient energy solutions. We enable our delivery of this vision by living our value system:

• Safety and Quality

• Integrity and Trust

• Customer Focus and Innovation

• Speed and Passion to Win

• Teamwork and Accountability

While our Global Headquarters are located in Cranberry Township, PA, we have over 11,000 employees working at locations in 19 different countries. You can learn more by visiting http://www.westinghousenuclear.com.

Westinghouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities

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