Intellectual Property Senior Counsel

Husch Blackwell; Springfield (MO); Hybrid; Confidential; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Husch Blackwell LLP seeks an Intellectual Property Senior Counsel with eight years of experience to join our nationwide firm. A bar license corresponding to the state of residence is required or a plan to obtain one.

The role includes collaboration with the Technology, Manufacturing & Transportation group and offers a flexible billable-hour approach, with opportunities at multiple offices, including The Link, our virtual office.

Qualifications

• Active bar license in the state of residence or commit to obtaining one.
• Minimum eight years of experience in intellectual property law.
• Strong academic credentials and ability to work under pressure.
• Ability to articulate legal strategies and courses of action.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with attorneys in the Technology, Manufacturing & Transportation business unit.
• Articulate legal strategies and plans of action for IP matters.
• Manage multiple projects and high-pressure situations with sound judgment.

Skills

Legal research

Negotiation

Education

Electrical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Chemical Engineering

Computer Software

Job description

Husch Blackwell LLP is a national law firm with multiple locations across the United States, dedicated to our clients and the industries they serve.

We have an immediate opening for an Intellectual Property Senior Counsel with a minimum of eight years of experience preferred. We will consider candidates for any of our offices including our virtual office, The Link. The ideal candidate will hold a degree in Computer Software, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related field of study.

Candidates should have an active bar license corresponding to the state in which they reside, or commit to obtaining one as soon as possible. The candidate will work primarily with attorneys in our Technology, Manufacturing & Transportation business unit. This position will have the possibility of a flexible billable-hour requirement.

The ideal candidate will have excellent academic credentials, a commitment to the community, superior interpersonal skills and a demonstrated record of working well under pressure. The candidate should demonstrate exceptional judgment, the ability to effectively handle multiple projects, and the ability to articulate legal strategies and courses of action. We look for proactive, dynamic, and entrepreneurial individuals with varied backgrounds, interests, and experience for a diverse candidate pool.

At Husch Blackwell we believe that diverse, equitable and inclusive teams lead to better outcomes. Husch Blackwell is committed to retaining, recruiting, developing, and promoting talented lawyers and business professionals with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We foster an engaged, diverse, and inclusive team culture of accountability and purpose that makes our Firm and our communities better.

We offer competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) and much more.

Pursuant to applicable state laws, the compensation range for this position in California, Colorado, Illinois, Massachusetts, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Vermont, Washington, and Washington, D.C. is $190,000 to $240,000, commensurate with qualifications and experience. Salaries in all other markets will vary depending on market data.

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