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Principal Intellectual Property

Atlanta, Georgia

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Job Description:

This position requires office presence of a minimum of 5 days per week and is only located in the location(s) posted. No relocation is offered.

Overview:

This role supports operations for the AT&T Intellectual Property (IP) team, managing resources, supplier relationships, software applications and interactions of the team with business units and inventors. Deep technical knowledge is not required but the individual needs to be aware of AT&T’s core technology areas and help us identify how we can best protect AT&T’s innovations.

Key Roles and Responsibilities:

Operations Support for the Intellectual Property team (50%)

  • Create reports and provide data analytics as requested by leadership.
  • Project management skills keeping vendors, internal stake holders and Dev Ops teams aligned on common goals and timelines.
  • Determine possible technology upgrades for IP efficiency (applications, Software, Etc.).
  • Liaison with external contributors and build and manage applications for the IP team (SharePoint sites, QuickBase, SalesForce, Etc.).

Vendor Interaction (30%)

  • Software onboarding and maintenance for all IP Applications.
  • Work with vendors for invoicing and payments.
  • Lead the GSC vendor onboarding; Complete all required documents related to vendors (including CAIQ cloud governance, SaaS Intake, Data Profiling, AIA, Disaster Recovery, CCDR Compliance, CCAM compliance feeds, Etc.).

Work with Technology, Inventors and Patent teams to identify the best inventions (20%)

  • Internal/External SharePoint management (basic knowledge is OK).
  • Patent Software administration; first line of contact for inventors and IP team on reports, support and database questions for the Patent software.

Qualifications:

This is a highly rewarding role at the cutting edge of technology, with the ability to make a direct impact in protecting AT&T’s Innovations.

  • Bachelor’s degree (BS/BA) desired. 7+ years of related experience.
  • A Problem Solving Mindset and Critical Thinking ability are the most important qualifications for this role.
  • Individual should be open to new ideas and ways of doing things.
  • Ability to use Excel functions, PowerBI is desired.
  • Ability to learn new applications and use them to support the IP team.

Our Principal Intellectual Property earns between $141,300.00 - $211,900.00 USD Annual, not to mention all the other amazing rewards that working at AT&T offers. Individual starting salary within this range may depend on geography, experience, expertise, and education/training.

Joining our team comes with amazing perks and benefits:

  • Medical/Dental/Vision coverage
  • 401(k) plan
  • Tuition reimbursement program
  • Paid Time Off and Holidays (based on date of hire, at least 23 days of vacation each year and 9 company-designated holidays)
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Paid Caregiver Leave
  • Additional sick leave beyond what state and local law require may be available but is unprotected.
  • Adoption Reimbursement
  • Disability Benefits (short term and long term)
  • Life and Accidental Death Insurance
  • Supplemental benefit programs: critical illness/accident hospital indemnity/group legal
  • Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
  • Extensive employee wellness programs
  • Employee discounts up to 50% off on eligible AT&T mobility plans and accessories, AT&T internet (and fiber where available) and AT&T phone.

#LI-Onsite – Full-time office role-

 AT&T is leading the way to the future – for customers, businesses, and the industry. We're developing new technologies to make it easier for our customers to stay connected to their world. Together, we’ve built a premier integrated communications and entertainment company and an amazing place to work and grow. Team up with industry innovators every time you walk into work, creating the world you always imagined. Ready to #transformdigital with us?

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Weekly Hours:

40

Time Type:

Regular

Location:

USA:GA:Atlanta / 1057 Lenox Park Blvd Ne - Adm:1057 Lenox Park Blvd Ne

Salary Range:

$141,300.00 - $211,900.00

It is the policy of AT&T to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, AT&T will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. AT&T is a fair chance employer and does not initiate a background check until an offer is made.

Job ID R-63928 Date posted 04/17/2025
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  • Paid Time Off
  • Tuition Assistance
  • Insurance Options
  • Discounts
  • Training & Development

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