IP Counsel, New Product Introductions (Hybrid)

Honeywell; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 217,000 - 271,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) match

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Honeywell Technologies is seeking an Assistant General Counsel for Intellectual Property to shape and defend the company’s IP strategy and assets. You will report to the Chief IP Counsel for New Product Introductions and work from Charlotte, NC or Rosemont, IL on a Hybrid schedule.

You will support the Process Technology business (UOP LLC) and drive protection of innovative solutions, oversee IP enforcement, and contribute to strategic deals and technology transactions.

Qualifications

• 7 years of legal experience at a leading law-firm and/or in-house experience.
• Strong foundational knowledge in chemistry or related fields (chemical engineering, biochemistry or material science).
• Licensed to practice as a lawyer in a major jurisdiction.
• Licensed to practice before a regional patent office in your jurisdiction.
• Extensive IP experience with portfolio development and risk mitigation.
• Knowledge of IP licensing, joint development agreements, and M&A.
• Strong patent and trademark law knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal counsel on IP matters to business units and senior management.
• Oversee protection and enforcement of Honeywell's IP rights (patents, trade secrets, copyrights).
• Implement IP strategy to identify and protect products and inventions.
• Conduct freedom-to-operate and product clearance reviews.
• Perform IP due diligence for M&A and other transactions.
• Advise on IP terms in contracts (licensing, JDA).
• Deliver IP training to mitigate risks; manage external IP counsel.

Skills

IP Strategy

Patent Law

Licensing & M&A

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in chemistry

Job description

Honeywell Technologies is seeking an Assistant General Counsel for Intellectual Property to shape and defend the company’s IP strategy and assets. You will report to the Chief IP Counsel for New Product Introductions and work from Charlotte, NC or Rosemont, IL on a Hybrid schedule.

You will support the Process Technology business (UOP LLC) and drive protection of innovative solutions, oversee IP enforcement, and contribute to strategic deals and technology transactions.