Senior Corporate Counsel, Intellectual Property

Position Summary

The Senior Corporate Counsel, Intellectual Property is responsible for providing legal counsel and support to multiple business units on intellectual property matters. The Senior Corporate Counsel, Intellectual Property will support the initiatives of the intellectual property department, as well as work closely with business leaders to develop and implement intellectual property strategies. This role will provide advice and support on a wide range of intellectual property issues, including patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets, and manage multiple outside counsel.

What You'll Do as Senior Corporate Counsel, Intellectual Property

Preparation and prosecution of patent application.

Oversee and manage outside counsel in the filing and prosecution of patent applications.

Oversee and manage a portfolio of trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets, and other intellectual property assets.

Draft, review and revise agreements or clauses relating to intellectual property, development and/or research activities.

Conduct due diligence relating to possible corporate acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures or other business initiatives.

Perform such other departmental or IP-adjacent tasks as requested by the GC or Deputy General Counsel.

The Experience, Skills and Abilities Needed

Required:

Law degree from an ABA accredited law school and active member in good standing of a state bar

Minimum 5+ years of experience in intellectual property law, either in a law firm or corporate environment

Admission to practice before the USPTO.

Extensive knowledge of USPTO and PCT rules, regulations, practice and forms.

The ability to perform research, and to share knowledge with and train others.

Experience conducting product clearances, freedom to operate and patentability searches, and formulating/communicating opinions on same.

Preferred:

5+ years of experience in intellectual property law, either in a law firm or corporate environment.

Skills:

Fluent in English, strong verbal and written communication skills.

Able to communicate effectively in the technical, legal and business environments, e.g., engineers, attorneys, marketing and sales, business management.

Must be flexible and able to work independently, handle multiple tasks, work collaboratively, think creatively, take initiative and respond quickly to changing priorities.

Must be creative and have a desire for constant improvement; willingness to challenge the status quo and conventional wisdom where appropriate.

Able to work in a collaborative teamwork style work environment and be willing to learn from/assist/support others.

Strong computer skills including an ability to utilize software including, Microsoft Office, the USPTO's EFS, AI-related tools, and STERIS’s IP docket management system.

What STERIS Offers

We value our employees and are committed to providing a comprehensive benefits package that support your health, well-being, and financial future.

Here is just a brief overview of what we offer:

Market Competitive Pay

Extensive Paid Time Off (PTO) and 9 added Holidays

Excellent Healthcare, Dental and vision benefits

Long/Short Term Disability coverage

401(k) with a company match

Maternity & Paternity Leave

Additional add-on benefits/discounts for programs such as Pet Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement and continued educations programs

Excellent opportunities for advancement in a stable long-term career.

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STERIS does not accept unsolicited resumes/CV's from individual recruiters or third-party recruiting agencies in response to job postings.

Pay range for this opportunity is $175,000- $217,000. This position is eligible for long term incentives and annual bonus participation.

Minimum pay rates offered will comply with county/city minimums, if higher than range listed. Pay rates are based on a number of factors, including but not limited to local labor market costs, years of relevant experience, education, professional certifications, foreign language fluency, etc.

STERIS offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits portfolio. Click here for a complete list of benefits: STERIS Benefits

Open until position is filled.

STERIS is a leading global provider of products and services that support patient care with an emphasis on infection prevention. WE HELP OUR CUSTOMERS CREATE A HEALTHIER AND SAFER WORLD by providing innovative healthcare and life sciences products and services around the globe. For more information, visit www.steris.com .

If you need assistance completing the application process, please call 1 (440) 392.7047. This contact information is for accommodation inquiries only and cannot be used to check application status.

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