SeniorIntellectualPropertyCounsel

## Accountabilities 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 environmen