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 background in software engineering or computer science to protect and enhance our global IP portfolio. You will collaborate with legal and business teams to identify patentable inventions, draft high-quality applications, and manage the lifecycle of IP assets, ensuring alignment with corporate goals. Key responsibilities include refining offensive and defensive IP strategies, advising on emerging trends, and supporting M&A activities. Ideal candidates have 5+ years of experience in software patent prosecution, a technical degree, and USPTO registration. Familiarity with SaaS technology is essential, as you will navigate complex legal landscapes while fostering innovation within a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Python JavaScript AWS Kubernetes Docker CI/CD PostgreSQL Git GitHub SaaS Cloud Computing APIs OSS Trademark Copyright PatentProsecution TradeSecrets M&A LitigationDueDiligence

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.
Partner with engineering teams to identify patentable inventions and enhance patent literacy.
Draft and prosecute high-quality patent applications in collaboration with outside counsel.
Advise on software copyright protection, OSS use, and manage trademark registration and enforcement.

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, cloud-based software, or similar technology portfolios.
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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