CareerPlan

Assistant General Counsel IP

Sunnyvale, CA, usFull-time2026-10-21 → 2026-11-10
Hybrid

Core

Lead patent portfolio management, prosecution, and strategic development for robotic surgery and medtech innovations while supporting IP transactions and litigation.

Role type

Assistant General Counsel, Intellectual Property (In-house)

Builds

Robotic-assisted surgery platforms, AI-driven medical devices, and digital surgery tools

Domain

Medical devices, Robotics, AI, Computer Vision

Required skills

Patent prosecution, IP portfolio management, M&A due diligence, Licensing negotiations, Trade secret protection, Litigation support, Regulatory compliance, Technical IP strategy

Preferred skills

In-house counsel experience, Medical device background, Engineering degree, Managing outside counsel

Technologies

Patent prosecution systems, M&A platforms, Legal research databases

Responsibilities

Manage patent application preparation and prosecution, Support IP-related transactions (NDAs, collaborations), Conduct IP due diligence for M&A and licensing, Provide litigation support, Advise on industry trends and risk management, Represent company with external parties

Seniority

Mid-Senior, hands-on IC