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We are seeking a Mid-Level Patent & Trade Secret Counsel to support patent prosecution, portfolio management, and trade secret strategy for industrial, aerospace, clean energy, automotive, and life sciences clients. This role is ideal for attorneys with hands-on experience supporting engineering- and R&D-driven organizations and who can operate across a variety of utilization models.
Job Responsibility:
Manage and support patent prosecution and global portfolio strategy across industrial, aerospace, automotive, clean energy, and life sciences technologies
Lead or support trade secret protection programs, including confidentiality strategies, internal policies, and enforcement considerations
Conduct patentability, freedom-to-operate (FTO), and landscape analyses to support product development and commercialization
Draft, review, and negotiate IP assignments, confidentiality agreements, collaboration agreements, and technology licenses
Partner closely with R&D, engineering, product development, and scientific teams to align IP strategy with innovation and business goals
Support cross-border and multi-jurisdictional patent and trade secret matters
Assist with IP due diligence for M&A, partnerships, and strategic collaborations
Provide flexible support across full-time, part-time, and project-based engagements as needed
Requirements:
JD or equivalent with active U.S. bar membership in good standing
5–15 years of experience in patent prosecution, trade secret protection, or IP portfolio management
Substantive experience supporting industrial, aerospace, automotive, clean energy, or life sciences organizations
Strong drafting, analytical, and issue-spotting skills with the ability to work independently
Experience collaborating with technical and scientific stakeholders in fast-paced, innovation-driven environments
Nice to have:
Prior experience supporting or working at companies such as: Aerospace / Industrial: Boeing, GE, Lockheed Martin, Honeywell
Life Sciences / Medical Device / Pharma: Danaher, Thermo Fisher, Astellas, AbbVie, Abbott
Biotech: Gilead, Regeneron
Experience with life sciences, biotech, or medical device patent portfolios, including coordination with scientists and inventors
Familiarity with IP enforcement, licensing, and commercialization agreements
Comfort supporting onsite client engagements in your area