Senior IP Strategy Counsel for Global Innovation

Entegris, Inc.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 185,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Entegris, Inc. in Austin seeks a Senior Intellectual Property Counsel to lead the IP strategy across global operations, shaping decisions that influence long-term innovation and growth.

You will align with executives, R&D, and external counsel to optimize patents, licensing, and technology transfer while safeguarding competitive position. You will partner with senior leadership to drive critical IP initiatives, manage complex portfolios, and ensure IP investments align with business priorities

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school is required.
• Admission to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• Registered Patent Attorney status strongly preferred.
• Bachelor's or advanced degree in Engineering, Chemistry, Materials Science, Physics, or related field.
• Typically 7+ years of progressive IP experience in corporate or law-firm settings.

Responsibilities

• Serve as principal advisor to executive leadership on IP strategy, risk mgmt, and portfolio optimization.
• Develop and lead enterprise IP strategies supporting growth and innovation.
• Architect approaches to complex IP matters with incomplete information and high impact.
• Lead patent, trade secret, licensing, and tech transfer matters across the company.
• Drive IP strategy for emerging technologies and future investments.
• Anticipate regulatory and competitive developments affecting IP position.
• Partner with legal, business, engineering, and R&D to integrate IP into planning.
• Lead invention harvesting, filing strategy, drafting, prosecution, and portfolio pruning.
• Direct patent agents, subject matter experts, and outside counsel for U.S. and international matters.
• Lead FTO, patentability, validity, clearance, and landscape analyses with practical recommendations.
• Structure and negotiate IP provisions in joint development, licensing, and collaboration agreements.
• Support IP disputes, including infringement, enforcement, and trade secret protection.
• Commission landscape studies and deliver training on IP risk awareness.
• Represent Entegris in external engagements with customers, partners, and universities.

Skills

Executive leadership

IP strategy

Strategic thinking

Business acumen

Negotiation

Communication

Relationship management

Mentoring

Influence

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Admitted to practice in the U.S.

Registered Patent Attorney status

Engineering/Science degree

Tools

Patent management software

Job description

Entegris, Inc. in Austin seeks a Senior Intellectual Property Counsel to lead the IP strategy across global operations, shaping decisions that influence long-term innovation and growth.

You will align with executives, R&D, and external counsel to optimize patents, licensing, and technology transfer while safeguarding competitive position. You will partner with senior leadership to drive critical IP initiatives, manage complex portfolios, and ensure IP investments align with business priorities