Senior IP Counsel – Materials & Tech (Hybrid)

Avery Dennison Corporation; Ohio; Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 270,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & wellness benefits

Paid parental leave

401K eligibility

Tuition reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Avery Dennison is seeking a Senior IP Counsel for its Materials Group to lead global IP strategy, procurement, and risk management. You will advise senior leadership on portfolio optimization, contribute to complex technology transactions, and mentor internal teams while coordinating with R&D and commercial partners.

Ideal candidates hold a technical science degree and a US law degree with substantial in‑house experience, including international IP matters and litigation support.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of dedicated patent and legal experience in corporate IP

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute global IP strategy aligned with business growth and product platforms.

Skills

IP strategy

Patent procurement

Enforcement & litigation

Due diligence / clearance

Business counseling

Transactional support

Education

Technical degree in Materials Science & Engineering

Law degree (J.D.)

USPTO registration

Bar admission in at least one US state

Job description

Avery Dennison is seeking a Senior IP Counsel for its Materials Group to lead global IP strategy, procurement, and risk management. You will advise senior leadership on portfolio optimization, contribute to complex technology transactions, and mentor internal teams while coordinating with R&D and commercial partners.

Ideal candidates hold a technical science degree and a US law degree with substantial in‑house experience, including international IP matters and litigation support.