Senior IP Counsel - Patents
Core
Senior in-house IP counsel managing global patent prosecution, clearance, enforcement, and M&A due diligence for a Fortune 500 sustainability leader.
Role type
Senior in-house IP counsel (patents)
Builds
Global patent portfolios and IP strategies for energy, digital, and controls technologies
Domain
Industrial sustainability (water, hygiene, energy) + Intellectual Property Law
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
global patent prosecution, patent clearance searches, FTO analysis, M&A due diligence, license negotiation, foreign counsel management, US/international patent procedures
Preferred skills
chemistry/equipment technical background, managing patent paralegals, advising senior leadership
Technologies
USPTO systems, global patent databases
Responsibilities
Manage global patent clearance, prosecution, and enforcement; Advise leadership on IP matters and risk mitigation; Conduct patent due diligence for M&A; Negotiate IP licenses and settlement agreements; Develop global IP training programs
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC