Patent Counsel

Henkel; Rocky Hill (CT); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Henkel AG & Co. KGaA is seeking an experienced patent attorney to join our legal team supporting the Adhesive Technologies business. This hybrid role (60% office/40% remote) is based in Rocky Hill, CT, and targets a proactive attorney who can protect innovation and guide IP strategy across R&D and commercial teams.

You will prepare and prosecute U.S. patent applications, oversee foreign counsel, conduct patentability analyses, advise on IP matters, and support due diligence and global portfolio

Responsibilities

• Prepare and prosecute U.S. patent applications and manage U.S. and foreign patent counsel.
• Conduct patentability, freedom-to-operate, validity analyses.
• Advise R&D, commercial, and business teams on IP matters.
• Draft and negotiate confidentiality, development, licensing, and other IP-related agreements.
• Provide counsel to business teams and legal colleagues related to IP protection and risk.
• Support IP due diligence, portfolio reviews, and global portfolio strategies aligned with business objectives.

Job description

About this Position At Henkel, you’ll be part of an organization that’s shaping the future through innovation, sustainability and collaboration. With our trusted brands like Persil®,‘all®, Loctite®, Snuggle®, and Schwarzkopf® and our cutting‑edge technologies, you’ll have countless opportunities to explore new paths and grow.

Dare to learn new skills, advance in your career and make an impact at Henkel.

We are looking for an experienced, business‑minded patent attorney to join our legal team supporting our fast‑paced Adhesive Technologies business. This hybrid (60% office/ 40% remote) role is based in Rocky Hill, CT, and is ideal for a proactive patent attorney who can independently identify and protect innovation, provide practical IP guidance to business and R&D stakeholders, and manage a diverse global patent portfolio.

What you´ll do

• Prepare and prosecute U.S. patent applications and manage U.S. and foreign patent counsel.
• Conduct or oversee patentability, freedom‑to‑operate, validity, and related IP analyses.
• Advise R&D, commercial, and business teams on patent, trade secret, and other IP matters.
• Draft and negotiate confidentiality, development, licensing, research, supply, and other IP‑related agreements.
• Provide counsel to business teams and legal colleagues related to IP protection and risk.
• Support IP due diligence, portfolio reviews, and global portfolio strategies aligned with business objectives.