Senior Intellectual Property Counsel — Tech & Partnerships

Vanguard; Malvern (Chester County); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Vanguard is seeking an Assistant General Counsel, Intellectual Property, to lead global IP strategy and manage its patent portfolio. You will advise technology teams on protection strategies, oversee outside counsel, and drive risk management across the organization.

This role requires a JD, USPTO admission, and 10+ years of experience in IP law, including patent and trade secret counseling. A hybrid work model in Malvern, PA is available.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of related legal experience, with at least 8 years in intellectual property.
• Undergraduate degree and Law degree (JD).
• Admission to practice before the USPTO.

Responsibilities

• Advise on IP protection strategies for company innovations, including patent and trade secret protection, defensive publication, and other methods.
• Manage Vanguard's global patent portfolio and oversee outside patent counsel.
• Assist with trade secret identification, protection, governance, and risk management initiatives.

Skills

IP Strategy

Patent Portfolio

Trade Secrets

Technology Transactions

Leadership

Stakeholder Management

Negotiation

Legal Research

Education

JD (U.S.)

USPTO Admission

Tools

Legal Research Tools

Job description

Vanguard is seeking an Assistant General Counsel, Intellectual Property, to lead global IP strategy and manage its patent portfolio. You will advise technology teams on protection strategies, oversee outside counsel, and drive risk management across the organization.

This role requires a JD, USPTO admission, and 10+ years of experience in IP law, including patent and trade secret counseling. A hybrid work model in Malvern, PA is available.