Global Senior IP Counsel – Strategy & Protection

Specialized Bicycle Components, Inc.; United States; Remote; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Healthcare options

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Career development support

Bike perks

Job summary

Specialized Bicycle Components, Inc. seeks a Senior Counsel, Intellectual Property to lead global IP strategy, oversee patents, trademarks, and copyrights, and guide cross-functional teams in protecting innovations.

You will advise leadership on IP risks, manage licensing and enforcement, supervise filings and portfolio management, and draft agreements with internal partners. U.S. bar admission and 7+ years IP experience preferred; outdoor industry experience a plus.

Qualifications

• 7+ years IP-focused legal experience, including patent and trademark prosecution.
• Experience structuring and leading IP transactions across various technology areas.
• J.D. from an accredited law school; U.S. bar admission; U.S. Patent Bar.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of strategic global intellectual property strategy, including patents, trademarks, copyrights.
• Advise leadership and cross-functional product and engineering teams on IP risks, licensing, and commercialization opportunities.
• Manage IP-related litigation, dispute resolution, and enforcement actions.
• Oversee patent and trademark filings, prosecution, and portfolio management.
• Draft, review, and negotiate IP-related agreements (licensing, technology transfer, NDAs, strategic partnerships, supply chain).
• Ensure compliance with international IP laws and implement internal IP policies.
• Collaborate with R&D, product, and marketing teams worldwide to identify and protect innovative assets.
• Educate and train teammates on IP best practices and risk mitigation.

Skills

Negotiation

Drafting

Analytical thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Strategic advisory

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Science or technology undergraduate degree

U.S. Patent Bar

Admission to U.S. state bar (California preferred)

Job description

Specialized Bicycle Components, Inc. seeks a Senior Counsel, Intellectual Property to lead global IP strategy, oversee patents, trademarks, and copyrights, and guide cross-functional teams in protecting innovations.

You will advise leadership on IP risks, manage licensing and enforcement, supervise filings and portfolio management, and draft agreements with internal partners. U.S. bar admission and 7+ years IP experience preferred; outdoor industry experience a plus.