Senior Patent Counsel

Coleman|Nourian; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Coleman Nourian, a medical device company in the United States, seeks a Senior Patent Counsel with at least five years of patent experience across large law firms, IP boutiques, or in-house teams. The role leads drafting, filing and prosecution, plus patent clearance and licensing activities to support business growth.

The successful candidate will shape the IP strategy, strengthen the portfolio, and collaborate with product development, engineering and leadership to identify and mitigate IP

Qualifications

• At least five years of experience in patent law across major law firms, IP boutiques, or in-house teams.
• Experience leading patent drafting, filing and prosecution, and IP diligence for business development.

Responsibilities

• Lead a broad range of IP activities including drafting, filing and prosecution of patents.
• Provide strategic IP guidance to mitigate risks and align product designs with IP objectives.
• Collaborate with inventors, outside counsel, and leadership to grow the patent portfolio.

Skills

Patent drafting

Patent prosecution

IP strategy

Communication skills

Education

Electrical or Mechanical Engineering degree

Job description

Medical device company seeks a Senior Patent Counsel with at least five years of experience gained in a major law firm, IP boutique, and/or an in-house legal department. This attorney will lead a broad range of intellectual property activities, including patent drafting, filing, and prosecution; product clearance and freedom-to-operate analyses; trademark and copyright matters; licensing; and IP due diligence related to business development initiatives and M&A transactions. The role will also support the development and execution of the company's overall intellectual property strategy and help strengthen and expand its patent portfolio. Working closely with product development, engineering, sales, marketing, finance, legal, and executive leadership teams, the Senior Patent Counsel will provide strategic guidance to identify and mitigate competitive IP risks, ensure product designs align with intellectual property objectives, and support innovation across the organization. This individual will regularly communicate with inventors, business stakeholders, outside counsel, and senior leadership to drive effective IP management and support business growth. The successful candidate will be a proactive, detail-oriented attorney with excellent communication skills, strong business judgment, and a commitment to confidentiality, ethics, and compliance. A degree in electrical engineering or mechanical engineering is preferred but experience with software, robotics, medical imaging, and electrical/electro-mechanical medical products with a different technical degree is acceptable as well.

No relocation assistance will be provided for this position.