Senior IP Litigation Counsel — Global Patent Strategy

BioSpace; North Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 156,000 - 296,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Paid time off

401(k) plan

Short-term incentive programs

Job summary

A leading biopharmaceutical company in North Chicago is seeking a Senior Counsel - Intellectual Property Litigation. This role requires management of global patent litigation and related disputes, providing expert counsel to clients, and participation in various litigation proceedings. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience in intellectual property litigation along with strong analytical and problem-solving skills. This position is hybrid, requiring an onsite presence at least three days a week.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of major law firm and/or in-house patent or intellectual property litigation experience.
• Ability to convey intellectual property issues in understandable terms.
• Preference for candidates with significant scientific experience (molecular biology, biotechnology, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Manage U.S. and international patent litigation matters.
• Participate in key litigation proceedings like depositions and trials.
• Provide expert counsel on IP litigation issues.
• Advise senior management on key global IP litigation issues.
• Negotiate and draft settlement agreements.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Analytical skills

Negotiation skills

Problem-solving skills

Interest in science

Education

Law degree from an ABA-accredited law school

Job description

A leading biopharmaceutical company in North Chicago is seeking a Senior Counsel - Intellectual Property Litigation. This role requires management of global patent litigation and related disputes, providing expert counsel to clients, and participation in various litigation proceedings. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience in intellectual property litigation along with strong analytical and problem-solving skills. This position is hybrid, requiring an onsite presence at least three days a week.