Overview
A partner organization is seeking a Senior Intellectual Property Counsel based in the United States. This senior legal role focuses on protecting and advancing innovation by managing intellectual property strategy within a global scientific and technology-driven environment.
Responsibilities
- Provide strategic legal counsel on intellectual property matters, including patentability, invention mining, prosecution strategy, and freedom-to-operate assessments across global markets.
- Lead and manage outside counsel in the preparation, filing, and prosecution of patent and trademark applications, ensuring quality, cost efficiency, and alignment with business priorities.
- Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of IP-related agreements, including licensing, collaboration, confidentiality, research, and material transfer agreements.
- Conduct and oversee freedom-to-operate analyses for emerging technologies, identifying and mitigating IP risks to support innovation pipelines.
- Advise internal stakeholders and executive leadership on IP strategy, risk management, and protection of proprietary technologies.
- Develop and deliver training sessions and educational programs to enhance IP awareness across the organization.
- Manage and maintain portions of a global IP portfolio, ensuring alignment with corporate strategy and innovation objectives.
Requirements
- Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school with strong academic credentials.
- Active bar membership and eligibility to practice law in the United States.
- Admission to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), including at least limited recognition.
- 7+ years of experience in intellectual property law, including both law firm and in-house counsel experience.
- Strong technical background in biology, chemistry, physics, or software with working knowledge of life sciences or engineering domains.
- Demonstrated experience managing global IP portfolios and advising senior business and technical stakeholders.
- Strong negotiation, drafting, and analytical skills across complex IP agreements and transactions.
- Excellent executive communication skills with the ability to influence senior leaders, including C-level stakeholders.
- Ability to operate in a fast-paced, high-performance environment with strong problem-solving and prioritization skills.
- Willingness to travel approximately 10% domestically and internationally.
Compensation & Benefits
- Annual salary range of $215,667 – $237,500 with eligibility for bonus and incentive compensation.
- Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- 401(k) retirement savings plan for eligible employees.
- Paid time off and flexible remote work arrangement for eligible roles.
- Performance-based bonus and incentive compensation opportunities.
- Opportunity to work at the intersection of law, science, and global innovation.
Location
This role involves direct support of scientific advancement and global innovation through legal expertise in intellectual property management and strategy.