Principal Applied Scientist at Zillow

About the team
Zillow Group Legal and Compliance is a business-oriented team of skilled professionals and fun people who enjoy working in a congenial environment within an innovative, fast-paced tech, real estate, and media company!
About the role
We are looking for an outstanding intellectual property and marketing attorney who thrives in a dynamic and collaborative environment. This lawyer will provide counseling on IP-related issues; assist with managing Zillow’s IP portfolios and; and support our brand marketing efforts.
In this role, you will
Help the business enhance and protect its IP portfolio: provide guidance for identifying ideas/filing patent applications, clear trademarks and file trademark applications, help ensure maximum protection of company content and data, draft licenses, and assist with IP enforcement effortsProvide legal support and guidance on issues related to trademarks, patents, copyrights, trade secrets, rights of publicity and other forms of intellectual propertyCollaborate with legal peers and business colleagues to support traditional and digital media marketing efforts and other brand campaignsProvide sound, practical advice to business colleagues that help accomplish company objectivesProvide advice and subsequent review and approval for marketing output in all forms, including online social marketing, assessing advertising claims substantiation, reviewing and advising on creative content, and draft disclosures and disclaimers, among other dutiesNegotiate marketing and advertising related agreements, (including endorsement/talent/influencers, agency, vendor, font and music licenses, and production)
This role has been categorized as a Remote position. “Remote” employees do not have a permanent corporate office workplace and, instead, work from a physical location of their choice which must be identified to the Company. Employees may live in any of the 50 US States, with limited exceptions. In certain cases, an employee in a remote-designated job may need to live in a specific region or time zone to support customers or clients as part of their role.In California, Colorado, Connecticut, Nevada, New York City and Washington the standard base pay range for this role is $120,900.00 - $193,100.00 Annually. This base pay range is specific to California, Colorado, Connecticut, Nevada, New York City and Washington and may not be applicable to other locations.In addition to a competitive base salary this position is also eligible for equity awards based on factors such as experience, performance and location. Actual amounts will vary depending on experience, performance and location.
Who you are
4+ years of a combination of IP and marketing law experience, preferably with some in-house counsel experienceExperience managing a company’s IP portfolio (including counseling on effective IP strategy options)Broad-based experience supporting marketing teams in the internet, technology, and/or media industriesA project manager, skilled at communicating with business partnersAn innovator and results oriented problem solverAble to demonstrate good judgment and evaluate risk while considering the larger pictureDiligent, detail-orientated, and meticulous practitionerJD with active state bar admission
Get to know us
Zillow is reimagining real estate to make home a reality for more and more people.
As the most-visited real estate website in the United States, Zillow® and its affiliates help movers find and win their home through digital solutions, first class partners, and easier buying, selling, financing and renting experiences. Millions of people visit Zillow Group sites every month to start their home search, and now they can rely on Zillow to help make it easier to move. The work we do helps people get home and no matter what job you're in, you will play a critical role in making home a reality for more and more people.
Our efforts to streamline the real estate transaction are supported by a deep-rooted culture of innovation, our passion to redefine the employee experience, a fundamental commitment to Equity and Belonging, and world-class benefits. These benefits include comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverages as well as parental leave, family benefits, retirement contributions, and paid time off. We’re also setting the standard for work experiences of the future, where our employees are supported in doing their best work and living a flexible, well-balanced life. But don’t just take our word for it. Read recent reviews on Glassdoor and recent recognition from multiple organizations, including: the 100 Best Companies to Work For, Glassdoor Employees’ Choice Award, Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index, Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Corporate Equity Index, and TIME 100 Most Influential Companies list.
Zillow Group is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive, innovative environment with the best employees. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please contact us at RecruitingAccessibility@zillowgroup.com.
Applicants who receive job offers from Zillow Group will be asked to sign a Proprietary Rights Agreement which includes confidentiality, intellectual property assignment, customer and employee non-solicitation, and non-competition provisions. If you are contacted for a role at Zillow Group and wish to review a copy of the Proprietary Rights Agreement prior to receiving an offer, you may request a copy from your Recruiter.