Senior Counsel, Patents Job at The Hershey Company (Hershey)

Senior Counsel Intellectual Property

Archer is growing its world-class team of experienced legal problem solvers to h...

Location

United States , San Jose

Salary:

230000.00 - 250000.00 USD / Year

Archer Aviation

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

5-10 years of substantive patent prosecution, counseling, and/or litigation experience
At least 3 of those years with an operating company or agency (not a law firm)
Technical degree in physics, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or computer science
Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
Must be a self-starter with the ability to be proactive, work independently, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and exercise sound business judgment
Experience successfully performing in high-pressure and ambiguous environments
Authorized to practice law in a US state, or equivalent substantial IP experience (e.g., patent agent, patent examiner, senior engineer with experience or aptitude in IP)

Job Responsibility

Keep pace with Archer product plans and competitor roadmaps
Develop and implement the commercial IP strategies for each product and market segment
Educate engineers on IP and manage a flow of invention disclosures, trade secrets, and domestic/international patent filings in electric/hybrid aerospace and airport/airline infrastructure systems
Manage a significant part of the rapidly growing Archer patent portfolio, including conducting patentability assessments, and managing relationships with outside counsel
Support IP related contractual provisions of supply agreements, equipment purchase and lease agreements, manufacturing agreements, joint development agreements, intellectual property (IP) licenses, acquisitions, and other transactions
Support M&A due-diligence, third party IP litigation and dispute-resolution efforts
Support continuous improvement of Archer IP processes to keep ahead of industry best-practices

What we offer

Bonuses
Stock compensation

Fulltime

Director of IP & IP Litigation

NetApp is looking for an experienced and strategic IP attorney to join its award...

Location

United States , Morrisville; San Jose; Cranberry Township

Salary:

236300.00 - 352000.00 USD / Year

NetApp

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

At least 10 years’ experience in intellectual property law, including IP litigation, IPR, drafting and prosecuting patent applications in hardware and software technologies in the US and other countries, and management experience
Strong background in SaaS and in software patenting in the US and internationally
Strong personal communication skills, both written and oral
Strong work ethics and self-starter, with a growth mindset, in a fast-paced environment
Strategic thinker but can also be detail oriented
Flexibility in working hours in a global enterprise
Ability to travel domestically and internationally to visit R&D sites required
Ability to thrive in a high performance and fast-paced environment
Ability to prioritize effectively and execute quickly with excellent judgment
Solution-oriented and excellent problem-solving skills

Job Responsibility

Partner closely with engineering and product teams to identify and harvest strategic inventions
Oversee the patent portfolio, including conducting patentability assessments, drafting and prosecuting patent applications, and managing relationships with outside counsel, with strong software patentability experience
Manage outside counsel in the filing of new patent applications before the USPTO and other patent agencies internationally in prosecuting active cases
Manage patent litigation in US District Courts, ITC, and IPRs
Work closely with the "Innovation Capture Committee," including senior NetApp executives, to manage and strategize the patent portfolio
Collaborate with engineering and product marketing teams to align patent policy with company direction (e.g., cloud or hybrid technologies)
Identify existing and future projected competitors and assist the IP group to develop mitigation strategies (e.g., patent acquisition, cross licenses, etc.)
Identifying and managing defensive publication opportunities
Manage outside counsel for filing and prosecuting patent applications in the US and internationally
Manage the entire patent lifecycle, including identifying, protecting, and enforcing NetApp's patent assets

What we offer

Health Insurance
Life Insurance
Retirement or Pension Plans
Paid Time Off
various Leave options
Performance-Based Incentives
employee stock purchase plan
and/or restricted stocks (RSU’s)

Fulltime

Senior Counsel – Biotech Patent Law - Biosimilars

Join Amgen’s Mission of Serving Patients. At Amgen, if you feel like you’re part...

Location

United States

Salary:

270109.00 - 320613.00 USD / Year

Amgen

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

J.D. degree or LL.M. degree from an accredited law school
Admission to practice law in a U.S. jurisdiction
Four (4) years of experience practicing intellectual property law
Registration to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office

Job Responsibility

Develop, implement and execute a market access strategy for Amgen’s biosimilar and/or innovator molecules, including freedom-to-operate analyses for drug substance, drug product, formulations, processes, and methods of treatment
Handling all aspects of intellectual property, especially in identification of relevant patents, conducting searches for prior art, analyzing third party patents, developing persuasive legal arguments, drafting opinions, working with experts, and performing other pre-litigation activities
Developing and implementing global freedom-to-operate strategies for Amgen products in collaboration with other in-house attorneys
Drafting and prosecuting patent applications and providing patent litigation support
Developing and counseling others on intellectual property strategies associated with Amgen’s business and research endeavors
Working individually, in legal teams, and in cross-functional business teams
10% domestic and global travel anticipated

What we offer

A comprehensive employee benefits package, including a Retirement and Savings Plan with generous company contributions, group medical, dental and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, and flexible spending accounts
A discretionary annual bonus program, or for field sales representatives, a sales-based incentive plan
Stock-based long-term incentives
Award-winning time-off plans
Flexible work models where possible

Fulltime

Director, IP Strategy

Archer is growing its world-class team of experienced legal problem solvers to h...

Location

United States , San Jose

Salary:

250000.00 - 300000.00 USD / Year

Archer Aviation

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

8-12 years of substantive patent prosecution, counseling, and/or litigation experience, with at least 3 of those years with an operating company or agency (not a law firm)
Technical degree in at least one of the following disciplines: physics, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or computer science
Support supply chain and commercial legal team on types of commercial contracts including component parts, raw materials, and equipment purchase and lease agreements, joint development agreements, and manufacturing agreements
Excellent communication skills (verbal and written), including the ability to relay complex information quickly and effectively in an efficient and easily understandable format
Must be a self-starter with the ability to be proactive, work independently, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and exercise sound business judgment
Experience successfully performing in high-pressure and ambiguous environments
Authorized to practice law in a US state, or equivalent substantial IP experience (e.g., patent agent, patent examiner, senior engineer with experience or aptitude in IP)

Job Responsibility

Keep pace with Archer product plans and competitor roadmaps
Develop and implement the commercial IP strategies for each product and market segment
Educate engineers on IP and manage a flow of invention disclosures, trade secrets, and domestic/international patent filings in electric/hybrid aerospace and airport/airline infrastructure systems, components, and operations, including flight controls, propellers, electric engine, powertrain, high volume manufacturing, test & instrumentation, artificial intelligence, and software
Manage a significant part of the rapidly growing Archer patent portfolio, including conducting patentability assessments, and managing relationships with outside counsel
Support IP related contractual provisions of supply agreements for parts and raw materials, equipment purchase and lease agreements, manufacturing agreements, joint development agreements, intellectual property (IP) licenses, acquisitions, and other transactions
Support M&A due-diligence, third party IP litigation and dispute-resolution efforts
Support continuous improvement of Archer IP processes to keep ahead of industry best-practices

What we offer

bonuses
stock

Fulltime

Senior Counsel - Biotech Patent Attorney

Join Amgen’s Mission of Serving Patients. In this vital role you will develop, i...

Location

United States

Salary:

270109.00 - 320613.00 USD / Year

Amgen

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

J.D. degree or LL.M. degree from an accredited law school
Admission to practice law in a U.S. jurisdiction
Registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
Four (4) years of experience practicing patent or intellectual property law in the biopharma or life sciences space

Job Responsibility

Develop, implement, and execute a global intellectual property strategy for protecting Amgen’s therapeutic products and product candidates
Working closely with Amgen scientists to identify patentable inventions
Analyzing patents and preparing freedom-to-operate opinions
Drafting, filing and prosecuting patent applications worldwide
Conducting prior art searches
Conducting due diligence in support of licensing activities
Drafting and negotiating research agreements
Providing legal advice and counsel to R&D and Business partners on a wide range of IP related matters
Assisting with litigation-related matters and challenging/defending patents in PTAB proceedings, opposition proceedings, and other forums
Work individually, in legal teams, and in cross-functional research and business teams across various geographies

What we offer

A comprehensive employee benefits package, including a Retirement and Savings Plan with generous company contributions, group medical, dental and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, and flexible spending accounts
A discretionary annual bonus program
Stock-based long-term incentives
Award-winning time-off plans
Flexible work models where possible

Fulltime

Senior Intellectual Property Counsel

At Harvey, we’re transforming how legal and professional services operate — not ...

Location

United States , New York

Salary:

213000.00 - 288000.00 USD / Year

Harvey

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

A law degree from an accredited law school
Admitted to practice law and in good standing in at least one jurisdiction and able to practice in California or New York
8+ years of law firm and/or in-house experience IP counseling
Strong technical background
AI or software experience a plus
A technical degree is preferred but not required
Demonstrated ability to: Exercise sound judgment by prioritizing and focusing on material risks
Adapt and solve problems while communicating clearly with stakeholders
Work in service of long‑term business objectives while protecting core IP
Build trusted relationships with engineering, product, and business leaders

Job Responsibility

Scale and manage our global trademark portfolio to align with our evolving product roadmap and international expansion goals
Conduct ongoing monitoring and in‑depth research on complex copyright issues related to AI, and provide practical business guidance
Undertake copyright legal reviews for various internal products/projects, with emphasis on providing business-focused, solution-oriented legal advice and guidance
Oversee our nascent patent portfolio development for AI software, including managing the full patent life cycle from proactive invention identification, application preparation, and prosecution
Develop and execute patent strategy and manage outside counsel activities related to patent prosecution
Advise product, engineering, and business teams on data rights, licensing, and open‑source compliance, and counsel on IP terms in commercial and corporate matters
Deliver clear, practical legal advice in a fast-moving environment

What we offer

Comprehensive health, dental and vision coverage
retirement benefits (401k match up to 4%)
flexible PTO
equity plan
bonus

Fulltime

Senior Intellectual Property Counsel

At Harvey, we’re transforming how legal and professional services operate — not ...

Location

United States , San Francisco

Salary:

213000.00 - 288000.00 USD / Year

Harvey

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

A law degree from an accredited law school
Admitted to practice law and in good standing in at least one jurisdiction and able to practice in California or New York
8+ years of law firm and/or in-house experience IP counseling
Strong technical background
AI or software experience a plus
A technical degree is preferred but not required
Demonstrated ability to: Exercise sound judgment by prioritizing and focusing on material risks
Adapt and solve problems while communicating clearly with stakeholders
Work in service of long‑term business objectives while protecting core IP
Build trusted relationships with engineering, product, and business leaders

Job Responsibility

Scale and manage our global trademark portfolio to align with our evolving product roadmap and international expansion goals
Conduct ongoing monitoring and in‑depth research on complex copyright issues related to AI, and provide practical business guidance
Undertake copyright legal reviews for various internal products/projects, with emphasis on providing business-focused, solution-oriented legal advice and guidance
Oversee our nascent patent portfolio development for AI software, including managing the full patent life cycle from proactive invention identification, application preparation, and prosecution
Develop and execute patent strategy and manage outside counsel activities related to patent prosecution
Advise product, engineering, and business teams on data rights, licensing, and open‑source compliance, and counsel on IP terms in commercial and corporate matters
Deliver clear, practical legal advice in a fast-moving environment

What we offer

Offers Equity
Offers Bonus
Comprehensive health, dental and vision coverage
retirement benefits (401k match up to 4%)
flexible PTO

Fulltime

Counsel, IP

The Intellectual Property Team is seeking an outstanding attorney with solid pat...

Location

United States , San Francisco

Salary:

208000.00 - 231000.00 USD / Year

Uber

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Minimum of five (5) years of legal experience in private practice, and/or in-house OR Minimum 4 years, including +1 year Uber internal
J.D. and license to practice law in at least one U.S. state
Ability to operate in a fast-paced environment and take ownership of projects from inception to completion, including a commitment to collaborate and deliver for others and a desire to innovate in the practice of IP
Experience handling a range of IP matters, including patent prosecution, IP transactions and licensing, open source, patent litigation, pre-litigation IP disputes, trade secrets, and copyrights
Broad patent prosecution experience
patent licensing or patent litigation experience a plus
Patent Attorney registered with the USPTO
Excellent business judgment and high comfort level advising senior leaders on a wide range of legal issues related to technology and/or software platforms
Strong interpersonal skills and highly collaborative with both business leaders and legal groups, with strong ability to build relationships, gain credibility, and partner across functions to build consensus
Inquisitiveness, along with the ability to spot issues, get to the heart of a matter, and articulate plans to address them

Job Responsibility

Develop Uber’s patent portfolio, including managing and working closely with outside patent counsel and members of Uber's IP Team
Partner with engineering and product teams to identify and harvest inventions in various technology areas
Support IP aspects of M&A, litigation, pre-litigation IP disputes, employment, compliance, and open source activities
Negotiate, draft, and review agreements involving technology and intellectual property matters, including patent transfer/license agreements and other complex IP transactions
Assist in the development of analytics tools and models to inform Uber’s patent portfolio strategy, evaluate patent risk, and identify prior art
Represent Uber in external IP organizations and events

What we offer

Eligible to participate in Uber's bonus program
May be offered an equity award & other types of comp
Eligible for various benefits

Fulltime

Senior Counsel, Patents

The Hershey Company

Location:
United States , Hershey

Category:
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March 25, 2026

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