Assistant General Counsel - IP Job

The Arkema Group; Radnor (Delaware County); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Arkema is seeking an Assistant General Counsel - Intellectual Property to provide legal guidance on all IP matters. The role focuses on building and defending a global patent portfolio and advising R&D leaders and business partners.

Responsibilities include patent filings, drafting agreements, and coordinating with the USPTO. The position emphasizes collaboration, confidentiality, and adherence to regulatory requirements in a hybrid work setting at our Radnor, PA site.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10+ years intellectual property and patent experience, preferably with large chemical companies or in manufacturing.
• Primary practice areas: intellectual property, patent, and trade secrets; IP litigation experience a plus.
• Both in-house and law firm experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and prosecute patent filings.
• Partner with R&D scientists to identify and protect patentable innovations.
• Negotiate intellectual property legal matters on behalf of the company with customers, vendors, and government officials.
• Draft and negotiate agreements relating to patents, trademarks, trade secrets, confidentiality/non-disclosure, including joint development and IP provisions in contracts.
• Manage university and government collaborations.

Skills

Intellectual property

Patent prosecution

Legal strategy

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Science in Chemistry

Juris Doctorate (JD)

PhD or Masters in chemistry

Tools

USPTO registration

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Assistant General Counsel - Intellectual Property with Arkema Inc.

• Are you excited by the opportunity to build, expand, and defend a global patent portfolio that protects cutting-edge specialty materials technologies?
• Do you enjoy collaborating with scientists to successfully identify patentable inventions, then strategically drafting and prosecuting applications through grant?
• Can you translate complex legal and technical issues into practical, business-focused advice for scientists, engineers, and senior leaders?

As an Assistant General Counsel - Intellectual Property attorney with Arkema inc., you will provide legal guidance and support across all Company matters relating to all areas of intellectual property. This role ensures the organization complies with all confidentiality and intellectual property laws, government regulations, and internal policies, while serving as a trusted advisor to R&D and BU leadership and Company business partners. The position also represents the Company in USPTO matters. This position reports to the Deputy General Counsel – Litigation and Intellectual Property.

If you’re looking for an organization that prioritizes career growth and is committed to developing its talent in a collaborative team environment —this is your opportunity.

At Arkema, you’ll be part of an organization that values its people. With plenty of training and advancement opportunities, you will be supported to thrive and grow within our global network.

Our values guide how we work every day—not just what we say.

• Inclusion: Everyone deserves to feel respected, supported, and heard.
• Safety & Support: We prioritize safe work practices, proper PPE, clear procedures, and incident reporting without hesitation.
• Empowerment: Training is provided, expectations are clear, and learning is encouraged.
• Teamwork: Success here is built through communication, collaboration, and shared responsibility.

Key Responsibilities

As an Assistant General Counsel – IP attorney, you will…

• Prepare and prosecute patent filings
• Partner with R&D scientists to identify and protect patentable innovations
• Negotiate intellectual property legal matters on behalf of the company, including with customers, suppliers, third party vendors, and government officials.
• Draft and negotiate substantially all agreements relating to patents, trademarks, trade secrets, confidentiality/non-disclosure, including, for example:
• joint development of technology and other collaborative programs;
• intellectual property provisions of commercial agreements in support of the law department’s commercial attorneys;
• Non-disclosure agreements with customers and vendors; and
• University and government collaborations.

Qualifications

We’d love to hear from you! Arkema is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected and valued. We welcome applicants of all genders, identities, backgrounds, and experiences, including veterans and candidates with military service.

• Minimum 10+ years intellectual property and patent experience, preferably working with and/or for large chemical companies or in the manufacturing industry.
• Primary practice areas: intellectual property, patent, and trade secrets; experience in patent assertion and IP litigation a plus.
• Both in-house and law firm experience preferred.
• Bachelor of Science Degree in Chemistry related field required
• Juris Doctorate (JD) from an accredited law school required
• Advanced degree (PhD or Masters) in chemistry-related field (preferred)
• Admitted to the Bar of a US State or Commonwealth, preferably PA
• Must be registered to practice before the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office

Physical Demands/Working Conditions

• Hybrid position (present at Arkema’s Radnor, Pennsylvania corporate headquarters site at least 3 days/week)
• Occasional travel to R&D meetings at innovation centers
• May occasionally require working additional hours outside of normal workday/workweek to meet urgent deadlines.

Who we are?

Arkema is a world leader in Innovative Materials for a Sustainable World with the ambition to become a pure Specialty Materials player.

We thrive as One Arkema, comprised of many businesses and brands including Bostik, ArrMaz, and more! and operating with a global reach in 55 countries with more than 20,700 employees. Each one contributes to positioning Arkema as a recognized leader of specialty chemicals and advanced materials, reporting annual sales of €9.1 billion, of which 3.1% allocated to R&D for 1,800 researchers in 17 R&D centers.

If you pursue excellence, love innovation and are inspired by challenges, we encourage you through www.arkema.com to learn more about our values – Solidarity, Performance, Simplicity, Empowerment, and Inclusion – and how we concentrate on advances in bio-based and recyclable materials, new energies, water management, electronic solutions, lightweight materials and design, home efficiency and insulation.

Changing the world requires the right formula. The right formula consists of our innovative and sustainable materials, and you. Join us to develop the materials of tomorrow and make a difference together. What are you made of?

The legal information below pertains specifically to positions posted in the United States, however we strive for diversity, equity and inclusion in all the countries that we hire.
Arkema Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Arkema Inc. complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting and hiring.

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