Senior Counsel - Intellectual Property

Qnity Electronics, Inc.

Marlborough (MA)

Hybrid

USD 170,000 - 250,000

Full time

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Job summary

Qnity Electronics, Inc.は、Senior Counsel - Intellectual Property の経験者を募集します。米国マサチューセッツ州 Marlborough のハイブリッド勤務で、特許出願・審査の主導、FTO分析、IP取引、戦略的助言を担います。

R&D・エンジニア・製品管理・法務・役員と連携し、グローバルな特許ポートフォリオの成長と競争優位を支える重要な役割です。高い専門性とビジネス感覚を活かし、社内外の関係者へ実務的な指針を提供します。

Qualifications

  • 認定法科大学院のJ.D.を取得していること
  • 米国内の少なくとも1州の弁護士会に有効な登録があること
  • USPTO登録を有していること
  • 化学系・材料科学系の技術系学位を有すること
  • 知的財産法分野で最低5年の実務経験を有すること
  • 米国および国際的な特許ポートフォリオの作成・審査経験があること
  • FTO分析と特許リスク評価の経験があること
  • 特許訴訟支援・知財紛争対応の経験があること
  • 複雑な技術契約の交渉経験があること
  • 知的財産戦略とポートフォリオ管理の理解が深いこと
  • 高度な分析力・コミュニケーション力・交渉力を有すること

Responsibilities

  • 米国および国際特許ポートフォリオの作成・審査の主導。発明者・R&D・外部顧問と連携。
  • FTO分析・特許リスク評価を実施して製品開発を支援。
  • 商業化・ライセンス・共同研究・M&A等の戦略的IP助言を提供。
  • 知的財産リスク・機会を事業部門へ伝え、IP戦略を企業目標と調和。
  • 特許訴訟・異議申立・執行対応を外部弁護士と協働して支援。
  • 法務・技術・商業・運用部門のパートナーシップを育み、社内IP機能を強化。

Skills

Analytical thinking
Communication
Negotiation
Problem solving

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)
US state bar admission
USPTO registration
Chemistry/Materials science degree

Job description

先端エレクトロニクスの世界で、次の飛躍 ‘Next Leap’ を実現しませんか?

急速に変化するテクノロジーとコネクティビティの分野で、成功への原動力となる課題解決に挑戦しませんか?あなたの発想力、熱意、そして問題解決力で、エレクトロニクスのさらなる飛躍を形にしましょう。

Qnityは、先端エレクトロニクスやハイテク産業向けの材料・ソリューションを提供するグローバルリーダーです。しかし、私たちの強みは製品だけではありません。新しい可能性に挑戦し続け、常にチャレンジを楽しむ結束力のある仲間が集まっています。すべてのメンバーが、最先端技術の実現に貢献しています。

Qnityは、未来を見据えて挑戦する人、既成概念を打ち破る人、そして多様な視点を歓迎します。なぜなら、私たちは世界の進歩を加速させる重要な役割を担っているからです。Qnityで、あなたのキャリアをスタートさせる、または次のステージへ進めるチャンスを見つけてください。

Position Summary

Qnity is seeking an experienced Senior Counsel - Intellectual Property to play a critical role in protecting and advancing the company's innovation portfolio. Reporting to the Chief IP Counsel, this individual will lead patent-related legal activities, including patent preparation and prosecution, freedom-to-operate (FTO) analysis, patent litigation support, IP transactions, and strategic counseling.

This position partners closely with R&D, engineering, product management, regulatory, commercial, and executive leadership teams to develop and execute intellectual property strategies that support business growth and competitive advantage. The ideal candidate combines deep patent expertise with strong business acumen, technical proficiency, and the ability to influence stakeholders across a global organization.

This is a Hybrid role that consists of both In-Office and Remote work requirements. Candidates who currently live within a commutable distance to Marlborough, MA will be given priority.

Please note: Sponsorship is not available for this opportunity now or in the future.

What You'll Do

  • Lead the preparation, prosecution, and management of U.S. and international patent portfolios, partnering with inventors, R&D, and outside counsel to protect key innovations.
  • Conduct patentability assessments, freedom-to-operate (FTO) analyses, and patent risk evaluations to support product development and business strategy.
  • Provide strategic IP counsel on commercialization, licensing, collaborations, M&A activities, and other technology-driven initiatives.
  • Advise business and technical teams on intellectual property risks, opportunities, and best practices to align IP strategy with corporate objectives.
  • Support patent litigation, opposition proceedings, enforcement activities, and dispute resolution efforts in collaboration with external counsel.
  • Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, building strong partnerships across legal, technical, commercial, and operational teams while helping develop the company's IP function.

What We Are Looking For

Required Qualifications
  • Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
  • Active membership in good standing with at least one U.S. state bar.
  • Registration to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
  • Technical degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or a closely related discipline.
  • Minimum of 5 years of intellectual property legal experience, preferably combining law firm and in-house counsel experience.
  • Proven experience drafting, prosecuting, and managing U.S. and international patent portfolios.
  • Demonstrated experience conducting freedom-to-operate (FTO) analyses and providing patent risk assessments.
  • Experience supporting patent litigation and intellectual property dispute matters.
  • Experience negotiating complex technology, licensing, collaboration, or related commercial agreements.
  • Strong understanding of patent law, intellectual property strategy, and portfolio management.
  • Exceptional analytical, communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to translate complex legal concepts into practical business guidance.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience within the semiconductor, advanced materials, specialty chemicals, electronics, or technology industries.
  • Knowledge of electronic materials and semiconductor-related technologies, including: Semiconductor fabrication Lithography Advanced packaging Metallization Display technologies
  • Experience supporting global intellectual property portfolios and international patent strategies.
  • Prior in-house counsel experience supporting innovation-driven organizations.
  • Experience managing outside counsel and global patent budgets.
  • Experience supporting M&A transactions, licensing programs, and technology partnerships.
  • Demonstrated people leadership experience, including mentoring, coaching, or direct management responsibilities.
  • Advanced understanding of intellectual property due diligence and portfolio valuation.
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Qnityは雇用機会の均等を重視しています。応募者は、人種、肌の色、宗教、信条、性別、性的指向、ジェンダー アイデンティティ、婚姻状況、出身国、年齢、退役軍人のステータス、身体障害、またはその他の保護の対象となるクラスに関係なく選考されます。ポジションの検索または応募のために合理的配慮が必要な場合は、当社の Accessibility Page (アクセシビリティ ページ)にある連絡先情報をご確認ください http://www.qnityelectronics/accessibility.html

Qnityは包括的な給与および福利厚生のパッケージを提供しています。詳しくは、報酬と福利厚生のページをご確認ください https://careers.qnityelectronics.com/jp/ja/compensation-and-benefits-final

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