Assistant General Counsel, Intellectual Property

The Company is seeking an Assistant General Counsel, Intellectual Property, to lead patent portfolio management, including application preparation, prosecution, and strategic protection of innovations. The role will support IP-related agreements and transactions, including collaborations, product development, supplier arrangements, licensing, investments, and acquisitions. Responsibilities also include IP due diligence, deal strategy, and support for litigation, trademark, and trade secret matters. The attorney will partner with technical, clinical, and business teams to align IP strategy with organizational goals, advise on industry and regulatory developments, and manage external counsel and relationships. Candidates should have at least 10 years of intellectual property law experience, with substantial patent prosecution experience; in-house counsel experience managing patent portfolios and IP transactions is preferred. A technical degree, professional background, or significant experience in medical devices, robotics, mechanical engineering, or a related field is required. Applicants must hold a J.D., be admitted to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, and be a member in good standing of the California bar or eligible for immediate registration as in-house counsel. Strong communication and writing skills, sound business and legal judgment, and the ability to manage outside counsel and costs are essential.