Senior Intellectual Property (IP) Attorney

Overview

A leading organization in the Manufacturing & Automotive sector is seeking a Senior Intellectual Property (IP) Attorney to join their team. This role focuses on leading operational priorities related to execution quality, efficiency, safety, and measurable performance outcomes. The position involves collaboration with field leadership, support functions, and cross-functional stakeholders to enhance accountability, service delivery, and operational consistency. It offers the opportunity to influence operational scale, customer outcomes, and organizational performance within a manufacturing environment.

Location: Remote (U.S. based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available)

Compensation: $142,500 – $237,500 annually

Responsibilities

• Lead patent portfolio management for designated technology/division, including invention disclosure harvesting and patent strategy
• Provide trademark counseling, support prosecution and enforcement efforts, and negotiate license agreements
• Advise on copyright matters, including disputes and licensing, with particular focus on fair use and AI-related issues
• Draft, negotiate, and provide counsel on various IP agreements related to business transactions and partnerships
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver optimal IP services to business stakeholders
• Communicate complex IP information effectively to business stakeholders and provide training on IP topics

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an ABA-accredited law school
• Active license to practice law in at least one U.S. state
• Registration with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is required
• Minimum of 6 years of broad intellectual property experience, including patent drafting and prosecution, trademark matters, IP agreements, and opinion work
• Experience in both law firm and in-house environments preferred
• Bachelor’s degree with a technical background relevant to electrification, industrial systems, robotics, or automation technologies
• Demonstrated expertise in patent portfolio management, trademark counseling, and drafting/negotiating complex IP agreements
• Proven ability to collaborate with senior business and technical leaders, manage projects, and balance risk with business objectives
• Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Strong interpersonal effectiveness, highly organized, and self-driven

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Jurisdictional knowledge of intellectual property law
• Patent application drafting and prosecution (USPTO registration)
• Trademark prosecution and enforcement
• Copyright law expertise
• IP agreement negotiation
• Technical background in electrification technology
• Experience in automation and robotics fields
• Familiarity with GDPR and data privacy regulations
• Knowledge of industrial system technologies relevant to manufacturing markets
• Proficiency in risk assessment tools for Freedom to Operate evaluations
• Understanding of software licensing structures

Benefits

• Choice between two medical and dental plan options
• Company-paid life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) coverage
• Company-paid Short Term and Long Term Disability plans
• Paid Parental Leave and Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k) Savings Plan with company contributions and stock acquisition options
• 11 paid holidays and a permissive vacation policy

The employer is an equal opportunity organization and encourages applications from candidates who may not meet every qualification but whose backgrounds could be valuable to the team.