Director, Intellectual Property / USG Data Rights (Remote)

Overview

Date Posted: 2026-10-16

Country: United States of America

Location: US-NC-CHARLOTTE-2730 ~ 2730 W Tyvola Rd ~ TYVOLA

Role Type: Remote

This role requires U.S. citizenship (only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract). Security clearance is not required.

Responsibilities

• Drive intellectual property (IP) engagement within 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; actively engage on IP issues throughout product development processes.
• Work with engineers and outside counsel as needed to identify protectable inventions, assess invention disclosures, prepare and prosecute patent applications, and protect trade secrets.
• Monitor and assess third-party patents and applications, particularly regarding infringement risk and/or validity, with the goal of addressing legal risks before products are brought to market.
• Work with engineers to monitor competitor products and advise whether competitors infringe company patents; advise senior management on potential infringement issues and oversee litigation as required.
• Learn and implement current IP department tools and policies; work with IP department members to support 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 the areas of technical responsibility.
• Independently resolve issues within area of responsibility, consulting with peers, the Chief IP Counsel, and the General Counsel when appropriate.
• Travel up to 10% of the time.

Requirements

• Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 14 years 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 US 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 is beneficial.

Compensation & Benefits

Salary range: 186,200 USD - 353,800 USD.

Benefits may include (as applicable):

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
• 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, 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 compensation/incentives may be available depending on position level and whether the role is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement; payments under annual incentive programs are not guaranteed.

Location & Remote Work Details

This is a U.S.-based role. Remote employees will work primarily offsite (from home) and may be expected to travel to the site location as needed.

Application Notes

The application window is anticipated to close approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted, but may be shortened or extended based on candidate flow and business needs.

As part of the hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps in-person at an office location, even for roles designated as remote.