Patent Counsel

Henkel Corporation; Rocky Hill (CT); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Henkel is seeking an experienced patent attorney to join our legal team supporting our Adhesive Technologies business. This hybrid role (60% office / 40% remote) is based in Rocky Hill, CT, and focuses on identifying and protecting innovations, providing IP guidance to R&D and business stakeholders, and managing a global patent portfolio.

You will prepare and prosecute US patent applications, conduct analyses, and advise on IP matters, including confidentiality, licensing, and agreements,

Qualifications

• Experienced patent attorney who can independently identify and protect innovation.
• Provide practical IP guidance to R&D, commercial, and business teams.
• Manage a diverse global patent portfolio and counsel on IP protections.

Responsibilities

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

Job description

About this Position

AtHenkel, you’ll be part of an organization that’s shaping the future throughinnovation, sustainability and collaboration. With our trusted brands likePersil®, ‘all®, Loctite®, Snuggle®, and Schwarzkopf® and our cutting-edgetechnologies, you’ll have countless opportunities to explore new paths andgrow. Dare to learn new skills, advance in your career andmake an impact at Henkel.

We are looking for an experienced, business-minded patent attorneyto join our legal team supporting our fast-paced Adhesive Technologiesbusiness. 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 andprotect innovation, provide practical IP guidance to business and R&Dstakeholders, 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.