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Intellectual Property Senior Corporate Counsel

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U.S. Bank National Association

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United States , Minneapolis

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133365.00 - 156900.00 USD / Year

Job Description:

The U.S. Bank Law Division is seeking an experienced attorney to join our Intellectual Property Legal Team. This unique role will put you at the center of U.S. Bank’s patent growth, with a focus on advising and empowering our innovative engineers and scientists. In this role, you will identify and protect inventive concepts in the fields of artificial intelligence, data science, cryptocurrency, cybersecurity, digital banking, quantum computing, and others. In addition to patents, you will help steer U.S. Bank toward a successful, technological future with thoughtful protection of all forms of intellectual property. This position rewards a curious and entrepreneurial person who is eager to dive in, get to know U.S. Bank’s business and technology, and then identify and solve problems.

Job Responsibility:

  • Build deep relationships with innovators at U.S. Bank to maintain and grow our network
  • Work with these inventive teams and identify new inventions and strategic ways to protect those inventions
  • Design and execute patent harvesting and invention sessions with inventors with an eye toward the strategic value of our patent portfolio
  • Partner with our non-legal, strategic and business colleagues to help guide and position U.S. Bank within the IP landscape
  • Evaluate and improve the quality of patents and patent applications during the disclosure and prosecution process
  • Oversee outside counsel in drafting and prosecuting patent applications
  • Provide legal counsel to research and development teams focused on emerging technologies
  • Grow your practice in a variety of other technology and tech-design ways within the U.S. Bank Law Division

Requirements:

  • Licensed by and in good standing with the appropriate state bar association or other appropriate state attorney licensing authority
  • Five or more years of experience with patents, including patent evaluation and inventor interaction
  • Strong technical background and understanding of software and development
  • Specific understanding of the technical aspects associated with aspects of digital banking, AI, blockchain technology, and modern technology infrastructure
  • Internal client-development skills to reach out to and get to know inventors and teams doing cutting-edge work
  • Ability to work with minimal supervision and exercise independent judgment and discretion
  • Curious spirit that is excited to shape a specialized legal practice in a corporate setting
  • Ability to assess risks and provide thoughtful advice in a fast-paced environment
  • Excellent written, oral and interpersonal communication skills
  • Strong commitment to client service

Nice to have:

  • A USPTO registration number
  • Experience with patent litigation
  • Experience with trade secrets
What we offer:
  • Healthcare (medical, dental, vision)
  • Basic term and optional term life insurance
  • Short-term and long-term disability
  • Pregnancy disability and parental leave
  • 401(k) and employer-funded retirement plan
  • Paid vacation (from two to five weeks depending on salary grade and tenure)
  • Up to 11 paid holiday opportunities
  • Adoption assistance
  • Sick and Safe Leave accruals of one hour for every 30 worked, up to 80 hours per calendar year unless otherwise provided by law

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
February 20, 2026

Expiration:
February 28, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
On-site work
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