Figma is growing our team of passionate people on a mission to make design accessible to all. Born on the Web, Figma helps entire product teams brainstorm, design and build better products - from start to finish. Whether it's consolidating tools, simplifying workflows, or collaborating across teams and time zones, Figma makes the design process faster, more efficient, and fun while keeping everyone on the same page. From great products to long-lasting companies, we believe that nothing great is made alone-comemake with us! As Strategic Patent Counsel, you will develop our patent strategy, ensuring we stay ahead in a constantly evolving tech landscape. You will be responsible for managing Figma's patent portfolio, overseeing global applications, and collaborating with clients across the business. This is a full time role that can be held from one of our US hubs or remotely in the United States. What you'll do at Figma: Develop Figma's patent strategy, based on Figma's strategic and competitive position Manage Figma's patent portfolio and related activities, including invention identification, invention disclosure meetings, and overseeing global patent application preparation and prosecution Prepare invention disclosures, provisional patent applications and utility patent applications, including drawings and figures Work collaboratively with clients and manage outside counsel and service providers to support patent related work Train, educate, and counsel product, engineering teams, and other partners in patent matters Support IP aspects of technology transactions, as well as patent acquisitions, licensing, and litigation We'd love to hear from you if you have: 8+ years combined of patent prosecution experience and in-house patent counseling experience (if applicable) Experience with patent acquisitions A proven track record of translating complex ideas into easily understood concepts While not required, it's an added plus if you also have: Strong technical capability and written communication skills Experience building a patent program from the ground up Ability to influence others within a diverse, global, cross-functional team At Figma, one of our values is Grow as you go. We believe in hiring smart, curious people who are excited to learn and develop their skills. If you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with the points outlined in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles. Pay Transparency Disclosure If based in Figma's San Francisco or New York hub offices, this role has the annual base salary range stated below. Job level and actual compensation will be decided based on factors including, but not limited to, individual qualifications objectively assessed during the interview process (including skills and prior relevant experience, potential impact, and scope of role), market demands, and specific work location. The listed range is a guideline, and the range for this role may be modified. For roles that are available to be filled remotely, the pay range is localized according to employee work location by a factor of between 80% and 100% of range. Please discuss your specific work location with your recruiter for more information. Figma offers equity to employees, as well a competitive package of additional benefits, including health, dental & vision, retirement with company contribution, parental leave & reproductive or family planning support, mental health & wellness benefits, generous PTO, company recharge days, a learning & development stipend, a work from home stipend, and cell phone reimbursement. Figma also offers sales incentive pay for most sales roles. Figma's compensation and benefits are subject to change and may be modified in the future. You may view our P