Corporate Counsel, IP | Okta

Okta Inc

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Bellevue, WA · Chicago, IL · New York, NY · Washington, DC Posted 35 days ago $180,000–$248,000 / year

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Join Okta’s Legal team as a Patent Attorney with a software engineering background to protect and enhance Okta’s global patent portfolio. This role involves identifying patentable inventions, collaborating with engineering teams on high-quality patent applications, and refining offensive and defensive IP strategies. You will also manage trademark registration, advise on copyright protection, and support M&A activities. Ideal candidates have 5+ years of IP experience, including software patent prosecution, and a technical degree in computer science or electrical engineering. Familiarity with SaaS technology is essential, along with the ability to translate complex legal concepts into practical business advice. This position demands a builder mindset, flexibility, and strong collaboration skills within a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Python JavaScript AWS Kubernetes Docker CI/CD PostgreSQL Git GitHub SaaS OSS APIs MSAs JDAs Vendor Contracts Licensing Agreements Trademark Copyright Trade Secrets Patent Prosecution

What you'll do

Oversee the lifecycle of IP assets to align with corporate development goals.
Develop and execute offensive and defensive IP strategies for competitive advantage.
Identify patentable inventions and collaborate on high-quality patent applications.
Advise on strategic trade secret issues and implement related policies.
Draft, review, and negotiate IP-specific provisions in various legal agreements.

What we're looking for

J.D. from an accredited law school with active Bar membership.
USPTO Registered Patent Attorney status required.
5+ years of IP experience, focusing on software patent prosecution.
Undergraduate or graduate degree in computer science, electrical engineering, or related field.
Experience managing SaaS and cloud-based technology intellectual property.
Ability to develop and execute offensive and defensive IP strategies.
Expertise in advising on trademark, copyright, and trade secret issues.

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Salary context

Above market

How this pay compares to similar roles

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This role pays more than 66% of similar roles. Most pay $130,237–$231,512 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $214k versus about $181k for comparable roles.

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About Okta Inc

Okta, Inc. is an American identity and access management company based in San Francisco. It provides cloud software that helps companies manage and secure user authentication into applications, and for developers to build identity controls into applications, websites, web services, and devices.[

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