Job summary
Job post source
This job is from a recruiting firm hiring for a separate company
Job overview
The Intellectual Property Counsel role involves leading and managing all IP matters for a healthcare technology leader's core business division, impacting the company's patent strategy and protection.
Responsibilities and impact
The attorney will manage a patent portfolio, prepare and prosecute U.S. and international patents, manage outside counsel, collaborate with business and technical teams on IP matters, lead brainstorming sessions, and advise on product clearance and due diligence.
Compensation and benefits
The job offers PTO, relocation assistance, and a hybrid work schedule with partial remote and in-person work; specific salary and benefits details are not provided.
Experience and skills
Candidates need 5+ years as a patent attorney with major law firm experience, an undergraduate degree in electrical, electronics, or software engineering (advanced degree preferred), bar admission, and trademark portfolio management experience is preferred; in-house experience is a plus.
Career development
The role offers advancement and professional development opportunities within a small, collegial IP legal team at a dynamic company.
Work environment and culture
The company culture is described as highly collegial with a dynamic environment, supporting hybrid work and relocation.
Company information
The company is a Boston-area healthcare technology leader with a global presence and a fast-growing core business division.
Team overview
The candidate will join a small, highly collegial IP legal team.
Job location and travel
The position is hybrid with partial remote work and requires monthly travel to the Boston area; relocation is provided but remote candidates are considered if they can travel monthly.
Unique job features
The role includes managing a multi-faceted patent portfolio and interfacing directly with business leaders and technical staff, with opportunities to influence strategic IP decisions.
Company overview
New England Legal Search is a premier legal recruiting firm specializing in placing attorneys in top law firms and corporate legal departments across the New England region. They generate revenue by providing recruitment services, earning fees from successful placements. Founded in 1982, the company has built a strong reputation for its deep industry knowledge and extensive network of legal professionals. Their commitment to personalized service and long-term relationships has made them a trusted partner in the legal community.
How to land this job
Position your resume to emphasize your 5+ years of patent attorney experience, especially your major law firm training and expertise in managing comprehensive IP portfolios within healthcare technology or life sciences sectors.
Highlight your technical background by showcasing your undergraduate degree in electrical, electronics, or software engineering, and any advanced degrees, to align with the job's technical requirements and demonstrate your ability to collaborate with engineers and technical staff.
Apply through multiple platforms including New England Legal Search's corporate site and LinkedIn to maximize your exposure to this role and ensure your application is seen by the right hiring managers.
Leverage LinkedIn to connect with members of New England Legal Search's IP legal team or healthcare technology division; when reaching out, use ice breakers such as commenting on recent company innovations or asking about the integration of IP strategy with business goals to start meaningful conversations.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords from the job description like 'patent prosecution,' 'IP portfolio management,' 'invention capture,' 'U.S. and international patent applications,' and 'business interface for strategic IP matters' to improve your chances of passing automated screenings.
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