Senior Counsel, IP
Core
Lead and manage an active patent portfolio, support IP-related transactions (M&A, licensing, due diligence), and provide comprehensive IP legal support for surgical robotics and medical technology innovations.
Role type
Senior Counsel, Intellectual Property (In-house)
Builds
Protected patent portfolios, IP deal agreements, and risk management processes for medical device and robotics products.
Domain
Medical devices, Surgical robotics, Biotechnology
Deliverable
Production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Patent prosecution, IP portfolio management, M&A and licensing due diligence, Trademark and trade secret protection, Technical background in medical devices/robotics/engineering, USPTO admission, California bar admission
Preferred skills
In-house counsel experience, Litigation support, Managing outside counsel
Technologies
USPTO, California Bar
Responsibilities
Manage patent application preparation and prosecution, Support strategic deals and investments including M&A and licensing, Provide litigation support and trademark/trade secret protection, Engage with engineers and executives to translate technology into IP protection, Represent the company with external parties including regulators and trade groups
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC