Senior Counsel, Intellectual Property

Specialized Bicycle Components; United States; Teletrabalho; USD 180 000 - 280 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Competitive pay

Healthcare options (PPO/EPO/HDHP/HMO)

HSA employer contributions

Dental and Vision plans

401(k) with company match

Life/AD&D and disability insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Generous PTO and holidays; volunteer/休

Career development & degree assistance

Fitness & wellness reimbursement

Pro-Deal discounts and perks

Resumo da oferta

Specialized Bicycle Components seeks a Senior Counsel, Intellectual Property to lead global IP strategy, overseeing patents, trademarks, and copyrights while advising product and engineering teams on IP risks and commercialization opportunities.

You will manage IP litigation, licensing negotiations, and portfolio management, ensuring compliance across jurisdictions and promoting a culture of innovation within the company.

Qualificações

• Proactively spot issues, lead complex IP projects, and provide strategic business-oriented advice.
• Excellent organizational skills to manage multiple matters in a fast-paced environment.
• Collaborative, cross-functional problem solving across teams and stakeholders.

Responsabilidades

• Lead development and execution of global IP strategy across patents, trademarks, and copyrights.
• Advise leadership and cross-functional product and engineering teams on IP risks, licensing, and commercialization opportunities.
• Manage IP-related litigation, disputes, and enforcement actions.
• Oversee patent and trademark filings, prosecution, and portfolio management.
• Draft, review, and negotiate IP-related agreements (licensing, technology transfer, NDAs, partnerships, supply chain).
• Ensure compliance with international IP laws and implement internal IP policies.
• Collaborate with R&D, product, and marketing teams to identify and protect innovative assets.
• Educate and train teammates on IP best practices and risk mitigation.

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Senior Counsel, Intellectual Property

Are you a strategic legal expert passionate about protecting innovation and shaping IP strategy across global teams? Do you thrive in dynamic fast-paced environments where your insights guide leadership decisions and safeguard the company’s most valuable assets? Are you excited by the challenge of managing complex patent, trademark, and copyright portfolios while fostering a culture of compliance and creativity? If you answered "yes" to these questions, we want to talk to you!

HOW YOU’LL MAKE A DIFFERENCE

• Lead the development and execution of strategic global intellectual property strategy, including patents, trademarks, copyrights.
• Advise leadership and cross-functional product and engineering teams on IP risks, licensing, and commercialization opportunities.
• Manage IP-related litigation, dispute resolution, and enforcement actions.
• Oversee patent and trademark filings, prosecution, and portfolio management.
• Draft, review, and negotiate various IP-related agreements (e.g., licensing, technology transfer, non-disclosure, strategic partnerships, supply chain).
• Ensure compliance with international IP laws and implement internal IP policies.
• Collaborate closely with R&D, product, and marketing teams around the world to identify and protect innovative assets.
• Educate and train teammates on IP best practices and risk mitigation.

WHAT YOU NEED TO WIN

• Strong negotiation, drafting, and analytical skills; experience with global IP issues.
• Proven ability to proactively spot issues, drive and lead complex projects and influence senior stakeholders, providing strategic yet practical and business-oriented advice.
• Excellent organizational skills with a proven ability to manage multiple matters simultaneously in a fast-paced, innovative environment; strong willingness to learn and expand areas of expertise, comfort with ambiguity and risk
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative approach to problem-solving across cross-functional groups and stakeholders.
• Team player willing to work collaboratively in a nimble and agile legal team.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS / EXPERIENCE

• 7+ years of intellectual property-focused legal experience, including patent and trademark prosecution, experience in structuring and leading negotiations of intellectual property transactions across various technology areas, including physical goods and software licenses.
• J.D. from an accredited law school, preferably from a top-ranked law school; a science or technology undergraduate degree.
• Admission to a U.S. state bar (California preferred) and U.S. Patent Bar.
• Combination of law firm and in-house experience preferred; experience in the outdoor industry a strong plus.

BENEFITS

As a full-time, regular teammate, you are eligible for the following benefits, beginning the first of the month following your start date.

Benef its include:

• Competitive pay with annual performance-based reviews for continued growth and recognition
• Comprehensive healthcare plan options, including PPO, EPO, HDHP, and HMO (acupuncture and physical therapy included)
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer HSA contributions when enrolled in the High-Deductible Healthcare Plan (HDHP)
• Dental and Vision plans
• 401(k) Company Matching up to $5,000 annually with immediate 100% vesting and administrative fees paid for by the company
• Company-paid Life, AD&D, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program that provides access to individualized mental well-being care
• Generous Vacation, Sick, Paid Holidays, and Volunteer Time Off
• 14 weeks of 100% paid leave for birthing parents and 8 weeks of 100% paid leave for non-birthing parents, plus a Specialized bike for your new baby
• Up to $9,000 annually in Career Development & Degree Assistance
• Up to $250 annually in Fitness & Wellness Reimbursement
• Industry Pro-Deal Discounts and Perks

For additional information on benefits and perks , please visit: https://benefits.specialized.com .