Associate Director, Intellectual Property

Pratt & Whitney; Cedar Rapids (IA); Remote; USD 147,000 - 295,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an experienced IP Counsel to join their innovative team. This role offers the chance to shape the future of aerospace technology while protecting the company's intellectual property. You will engage with senior leadership and collaborate with engineers to develop effective IP strategies. The position allows for a hybrid work environment, offering flexibility while ensuring you contribute to cutting-edge projects. If you have a passion for IP law and want to make a significant impact in a dynamic field, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan with employer matching

Tuition reimbursement program

Life insurance and disability coverage

Generous vacation policy

Employee Assistance Plan

Wellness rewards program

Virtual doctor visits

Child and elder care services

Adoption Assistance

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in IP law or 10+ years with an advanced degree.
• Must be admitted to the Bar and registered with the U.S. Patent Office.

Responsibilities

• Drive IP engagement within various business sectors.
• Provide timely legal advice on IP matters to senior management.
• Negotiate IP agreements with clients and partners.

Skills

Intellectual Property Law

Patent Law

Trademark Law

Copyright Law

Negotiation Skills

Education

Juris Doctor Degree

Degree in STEM

Job description

Date Posted:

2025-03-27

Country:

United States of America

Location:

HIA32: Cedar Rapids, IA 400 Collins Rd NE , Cedar Rapids, IA, 52498-0505 USA

Position Role Type:

Remote

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

Security Clearance:

None/Not Required

Joining Collins Aerospace isn’t just about finding a job; it’s about embarking on a journey to redefine the future of aerospace technology.

Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio, and expertise to solve customers’ toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market.

We are currently seeking an IP Counsel for CAS (Connected Aviation Solutions) and to support the broader Avionics and Mission Systems businesses.

This position requires a leading IP expert that is forward thinking, drives to create new and innovative solutions, makes sound decisions, sets and implements short and long-term strategies, communicates effectively with top leadership, and excels in solving exceptionally highly complex problems.With this skill set, the career possibilities are numerous within Collins and the other Raytheon Technologies companies. Primary responsibility involves a broad mix of protecting the Collins’ IP, transactional work, and client counseling, including:

This individual will ideally work a hybrid role at our Collins location in Windsor Locks, CT or Cedar Rapids, IA or Charlotte, NC but remote may be a possibility.

What You Will Do:

• Driving IP engagement within the CAS, AVI and Mission System businesses

• Providing effective, concise and timely advice to senior management, general legal counsel, engineers and commercial colleagues on IP matters, particularly in the areas of patent, trade secret, trademark and copyright law, and related disputes.

• Negotiating and advising management and colleagues on various IP agreements and IP aspects of broader agreements with customers, suppliers and partners.

• Collaborate with clients to develop and implement IP strategies for key enterprises, products and technologies aligned with business objectives. Active engagement on IP issues throughout product development processes.

• Interacting with engineers and supervising outside counsel with regards to identifying protectable inventions, assessing invention disclosures, preparing, and prosecuting patent applications, and protecting trade secrets.

• Preferred locations Connecticut, Charlotte, or Cedar Rapids

• Must be willing and able to travel 10% of the time (domestic and international)

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) unless prohibited by local laws/regulations and minimum 12 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 10 years of experience

• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract

• Must have a Juris doctor degree

• 5 + years of IP legal experience

• Admitted to the Bar of one or more US States

• Registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office

Preferred Qualifications:

• Aerospace (e.g., as an engineer, in-house attorney, or patent prosecutor)

• Law firm and in-house IP legal experience

• Patents: preparation & prosecution; transactions, and litigation

• US government contracts intellectual property

• Engineering experience is beneficial

What We Offer:

Some of our competitive benefits package includes:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees

•Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option

•Tuition reimbursement program

•Student Loan Repayment Program

•Life insurance and disability coverage

•Optional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection

•Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits

•Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning

•Adoption Assistance

•Autism Benefit

•Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions

•Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program

•Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits

•Bright Horizons, child and elder care services

•Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program

• And more!

Learn More and Apply Now:

Remote: Employees who are working in Remote roles* will work primarily offsite (from home). An employee may be expected to travel to the site location as needed.

*This position is remote; however, if you live within a reasonable commute of a Collins site with other colleagues you interact with, your manager will discuss whether there is a degree of onsite presence associated with this role

The salary range for this role is 147,000 USD - 295,000 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills. Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance. This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply. RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.

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