Assistant General Counsel - Intellectual Property Job

ASSISTANT GENERAL COUNSEL – INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

JOIN A DYNAMIC AND COLLABORATIVE GLOBAL IP TEAM!

• Operate in an innovative, fast-paced and collaborative organization.
• Partner with R&D scientists and business leaders to advance our winning strategy by creating and protecting sustainable materials and solutions.
• Maximize Intellectual Property assets by:  drafting high quality patent applications; executing sophisticated patent prosecution strategies; giving tactical guidance on the development, acquisition, utilization, and enforcement of global patent portfolios; and protecting new products, processes, and trade secrets.
• Help guide regular portfolio reviews and evaluation.
• Offer regular IP trainings and presentations.
• Negotiate Intellectual Property agreements with joint development partners, major research centers, customers, and suppliers.
• Deliver strategic IP advice for acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures, financings, restructurings and grant applications.
• Maintain close global coordination.
• Grow our portfolio and expand your experience.

QUALIFICATIONS

• B.S. in chemical discipline
• Juris Doctorate
• Admitted to practice law in PA, and registered to practice before the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office
• Minimum 10 years of experience in Intellectual Property law (patents, trademarks and trade secrets)
• Both law firm and in-house experience preferred