Assistant General Counsel, IP

The Company is seeking an Assistant General Counsel, IP to provide legal guidance across intellectual property matters and advise research, business, and senior leadership teams. Responsibilities include drafting and prosecuting patent applications; advising on global patent and trademark portfolios, infringement risks, and freedom to operate; and negotiating agreements involving patents, trademarks, trade secrets, confidentiality, and collaborative projects. The role also supports representation in patent office matters, provides training on IP issues, and contributes legal advice to transactions and other special projects. The successful candidate will work collaboratively across technical and business teams while managing multiple matters with discretion. Candidates must hold a Juris Doctor from an accredited law school and be admitted to the bar in a U.S. state or commonwealth, as well as be registered to practice before the relevant patent office. An advanced degree in chemistry, polymer chemistry, materials science, or a related field is required, preferably at the graduate level. Applicants should have at least 10 years of intellectual property and patent experience, including expertise in patents and trade secrets; experience in patent assertion or IP litigation is an advantage. Strong legal judgment, communication, problem-solving, collaboration, confidentiality, and risk-assessment skills are essential, along with the ability to work independently and manage complex matters in a fast-paced environment.