Patent Counsel

Overview

A legal team is seeking a Patent Counsel to support clients across various industries including consumer packaged goods (CPG), technology, life sciences, automotive, energy, and advanced manufacturing. The role involves patent preparation, prosecution, portfolio strategy, and intellectual property counseling for innovative technologies such as consumer products, artificial intelligence, battery technologies, software, and life sciences.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, draft, and prosecute U.S. and international patent applications across diverse technical disciplines.
• Develop and manage strategic patent portfolios aligned with clients' business objectives.
• Collaborate with inventors, engineers, scientists, and business stakeholders to identify and protect new innovations.
• Conduct invention disclosure reviews, patentability assessments, and freedom-to-operate analyses.
• Provide strategic counseling on patent prosecution, portfolio development, licensing, and intellectual property risk.
• Coordinate with outside counsel and foreign associates on global patent prosecution matters.
• Support technology commercialization, licensing, and innovation initiatives.
• Stay current on developments in patent law and emerging technologies affecting clients' businesses.

Qualifications

• 6–15+ years of experience in patent preparation and prosecution.
• Juris Doctor (JD) degree and active license to practice law.
• Registration to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
• Strong patent drafting and prosecution experience in one or more of the following technical areas:
  • Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG)
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Chemical Engineering
  • Computer Science / Software
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Energy Storage & Battery Technologies
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Life Sciences
• Excellent written communication and technical drafting skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional business and technical teams.

Preferred Skills

• Experience in-house or at a law firm supporting sophisticated patent portfolios.
• Experience counseling clients in manufacturing, automotive, aerospace, technology, consumer products, or life sciences industries.
• Familiarity with patent licensing, technology transactions, and innovation strategy.
• Experience supporting clients developing AI-enabled products or next-generation technologies.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment and work on both full-time and part-time client engagements.

Compensation & Benefits

• Estimated total compensation for full-time attorney roles ranges from $104,500 to $325,000 per year.
• Compensation for non-attorney roles ranges from $71,250 to $309,750 per year.
• Compensation decisions are based on factors including experience, skills, certifications, location, and business needs.
• Additional benefits may include health, dental, and vision insurance; paid holidays and paid time off; flexible work arrangements; and professional development opportunities.

Location

This role supports clients across North America, the UK, Europe, and APAC regions. Specific work location and arrangements may vary.