Director, Intellectual Property / USG Data Rights (Remote)

Overview

This role is a Director, Intellectual Property / USG Data Rights (Remote) position in the United States, with a work location listed as US-NC-CHARLOTTE-2730 ~ 2730 W Tyvola Rd ~ TYVOLA. Remote employees work primarily offsite (from home) and may be expected to travel to the site location as needed.

U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Responsibilities

• Drive intellectual property (IP) engagement across the business
• Provide effective, concise, and timely advice to senior management, general legal counsel, engineers, and commercial colleagues on IP matters, including patent, trade secret, trademark, and copyright law, and related disputes
• Negotiate and advise management and colleagues on IP agreements and IP aspects of broader agreements with customers, suppliers, and partners
• Collaborate with clients to develop and implement IP strategies for key enterprises, products, and technologies aligned with business objectives, including active engagement on IP issues throughout product development
• Work with engineers and outside counsel to identify protectable inventions, assess invention disclosures, prepare and prosecute patent applications, and protect trade secrets
• Monitor and assess third-party patents and applications, including infringement risk and/or validity, with the goal of addressing legal risks before products are brought to market
• Monitor competitor products and advise whether competitors infringe Collins Aerospace patents; advise senior management on potential infringement issues and oversee litigation as required
• Learn and implement current IP department tools and policies and contribute to continuous improvement of department processes
• Utilize internal and third-party tools to improve legal operations
• Develop SBU IP strategies that support business goals
• Review and clear IP-related content for publication
• Conduct IP due diligence for M&A matters in areas of technical responsibility
• Independently resolve issues within the area of responsibility, consulting with peers, the Chief IP Counsel, and the General Counsel when appropriate
• Travel up to 10% of the time (willingness and ability required)

Requirements

• Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 14 years of prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 12 years of experience
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract
• Juris doctor degree
• Admitted to the Bar of one or more U.S. States
• 5+ years of IP legal experience
• Registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
• 5+ years of significant U.S. Government Data Rights experience (e.g., FAR, DFARS. OTA)

Preferred Qualifications

• Aerospace experience (e.g., as an engineer, in-house attorney, or patent prosecutor)
• Law firm and in-house IP legal experience
• IP contract negotiation experience (customer and supplier)
• Patent experience (preparation & prosecution; transactions; and litigation)
• Engineering experience

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: 186,200 USD - 353,800 USD (good faith estimate)

Competitive benefits may include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
• Generous 401(k) plan with employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Student Loan Repayment Program
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• Optional coverages: pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, and ID theft protection
• Birth, adoption, and parental leave benefits
• Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning
• Adoption Assistance
• Autism Benefit
• Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions
• Healthy You Incentives (wellness rewards program)
• Doctor on Demand (virtual doctor visits)
• Bright Horizons (child and elder care services)
• Teladoc Medical Experts (second opinion program)
• Eligible for relocation assistance

Additional note: Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on level and whether covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments are not guaranteed and depend on factors including individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the organization’s performance.

Location & Work Arrangement

• Country: United States of America
• Listed work location: US-NC-CHARLOTTE-2730 ~ 2730 W Tyvola Rd ~ TYVOLA
• Remote role: working primarily offsite (from home); travel to the site location may be required as needed
• This is a U.S.-based role; if the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

Equal Opportunity

The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other applicable protected class.