Senior Counsel, Patents

• Lead the identification, protection, prosecution, and maintenance of patentable inventions across food products, packaging, manufacturing processes, and emerging technologies
• Conduct patent landscape analyses, freedom-to-operate reviews, and competitive intelligence to guide innovation and mitigate risk
• Draft, review, and negotiate patent-related agreements, including technology transfer, joint development, research collaboration, and IP licensing contracts
• Manage patent disputes, oppositions, and litigation, coordinating with external counsel and regulatory authorities as needed
• Develop and deliver training programs for employees, ensuring compliance with global patent laws and company policies
• Direct management of a global patent portfolio, including oversight of budget and external counsel/vendor resources
• Influence on company-wide innovation and risk management strategies through cross-functional collaboration and legal guidance

• Juris Doctor (JD) and USPTO bar registration required
• Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania or ability to obtain a limited corporate counsel license in Pennsylvania
• At least 8–10 years of experience in patent law, patent prosecution, and enforcement and portfolio management
• Experience in a corporate legal department or law firm, preferably in the consumer-packaged goods, food, or related industry
• Some knowledge of food regulatory and compliance requirements preferred, but not required

Some knowledge of food regulatory and compliance requirements