Assistant Chief IP Counsel, Director

Overview

This role is for an Assistant Chief IP Counsel, Director, reporting directly to the Chief IP Counsel within a global healthcare business. The position involves providing strategic intellectual property (IP) counsel and leadership to support and accelerate business growth through innovative IP strategies.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the IP attorney for the business operating committee and leadership team, providing counsel, expertise, and strategic advice.
• Proactively advise and educate business leaders on key global IP issues.
• Partner with the business to develop and execute data-driven, externally informed IP strategies aligned with business vision.
• Manage a patent specialist who oversees outside counsel handling the global IP portfolio, including strategic IP generation and portfolio management.
• Oversee all offensive and defensive IP disputes globally.
• Draft and negotiate all IP-centric agreements worldwide.
• Assess new product launches globally for third-party IP rights, communicate assessments, and provide risk mitigation strategies.
• Identify and communicate global IP risks and provide strategic counsel.
• Support mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and investment activities, including due diligence and deal agreement negotiations.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with corporate functions and legal colleagues to support global business growth.
• Coordinate regional and local implementation of global IP programs and strategies.
• Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies, conduct IP training, and manage communications and processes.
• Manage the IP budget for the business.
• Lead multiple projects from ideation through launch and monitoring.
• Serve as a subject matter expert within IP and Legal as requested.

Requirements

• Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school.
• Required licensure to practice law in at least one U.S. state.
• License to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
• Minimum of 12 years of experience in intellectual property law.
• At least 5 years of experience working at a large, multinational company.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a science, engineering, or math discipline from an accredited institution.

Preferred Qualifications

• Extensive experience in U.S. and international IP litigation.
• Leadership experience in IP law with demonstrated ability to manage teams and projects.
• Technical expertise in materials science, chemistry, basic mechanical, and digital technologies.
• Strong influence management skills within matrixed organizations, including experience working with senior leaders.
• Excellent attention to detail, collaboration, organization, and prioritization skills.
• Clear and concise verbal and written communication tailored to business, R&D, and cross-functional partners.
• Ability to lead through ambiguity with a solution and change-oriented mindset.
• Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively in cross-functional teams.
• Skilled in obtaining, assessing, communicating, and using internal and external information to inform business-aligned IP strategies.

Compensation & Benefits

• Expected compensation range: $246,800 - $339,350 (base pay plus variable incentive pay, if eligible).
• Compensation varies based on relevant knowledge, training, skills, work location, and experience.
• Eligible for a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, health savings accounts, flexible spending accounts, disability benefits, life insurance, voluntary benefits, paid absences, and retirement benefits.

Location

• Remote position based in the United States.
• May require up to 15% domestic and/or international travel.
• Relocation assistance may be authorized.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B).

Additional Information

• Compliance with corporate policies, procedures, and security standards is required.
• The employer is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.
• Applicants must provide education and work history either by uploading a resume or entering information directly into the application.
• Candidates are advised to be cautious of fraudulent job postings and recruitment schemes.
• This position does not expect candidates to perform work in the unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County.