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Associate General Counsel – Intellectual Property & Business Strategy

USA, Louisville, KYFull-time2026-10-27 → 2026-11-11
Based in United StatesNo visa sponsorship

Core

Senior executive legal leader shaping enterprise-wide IP strategy and driving business transformation in smart appliances, IoT, and sustainability technologies.

Role type

Senior IC Associate General Counsel (IP & Business Strategy)

Builds

Enterprise IP portfolios, M&A transactions, strategic partnerships, and global market expansion for smart home ecosystems.

Domain

Consumer Appliances / Smart Home / IoT / Sustainability

Required skills

Enterprise IP strategy, M&A leadership, patent portfolio management, claim strategy, IP monetization, freedom-to-operate analysis, cross-functional transformation leadership, deal structuring, negotiation

Preferred skills

None stated

Technologies

None stated

Responsibilities

Lead enterprise IP strategy aligned with innovation pipelines; oversee patent prosecution and lifecycle management; drive IP monetization via licensing and partnerships; serve as strategic advisor on M&A and complex corporate transactions; support supply chain resilience and reshoring initiatives; build and mentor high-performing legal teams.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC