Division Counsel, Intellectual Property

Saint-Gobain • Malvern, PA • 2h ago

The Law Department of Saint Gobain North America (SGNA) is seeking a dynamic and driven individual to join the team as a Division Intellectual Property Counsel in Malvern, PA. This individual will have responsibility for intellectual property matters within Saint-Gobain's CertainTeed businesses, including litigation management, strategic portfolio planning, trade secret protection and enforcement, trademark management, and general counseling on IP matters including patent prosecution. -This individual will interact with all levels of the organization from R&D engineers to senior business managers in the US and across the world. -The successful candidate will have a demonstrated ability to rapidly learn a variety of technologies, provide business-minded strategic IP advice in diverse markets, exercise sound judgment, and connect meaningfully with all levels of colleagues -- particularly senior managers and technical professionals. This position reports directly to the Global Chief Intellectual Property Counsel and has one direct report.

Position Overview:

-Collaborate with business and R&D leaders to create and manage IP strategies, including enforcement strategies.

-Assist in managing offensive and defensive IP litigations.

-Prepare, present, and implement strategic approaches to complex legal issues.

-Provide day-to-day IP-related legal advice to R&D professionals and senior business managers.

-Draft and negotiate intellectual property-related agreements such as licenses and joint development agreements.

-Manage patent preparation and prosecution to support IP strategies.

8+ years of experience as an IP attorney- - preferably:-

o2+ years patent preparation and prosecution.

o2+ years patent litigation experience at a nationally recognized law firm.

oPrevious Corporate experience is a plus

J.D. from an ABA accredited law school.

Bar membership in good standing in at least one state

B.S. in engineering, materials science, chemistry, biology, or physics-

U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) registration

Ability to present to top level executive management.

Excellent interpersonal, communication, organizational, writing, problem-solving, and analytical skills.

Strong knowledge of applicable laws / procedures, and ability to explain complex issues to non-lawyers.

Travel, including international travel, is expected (~10% max).

"You Matter to Us"

What are our perks?

We provide unique options to fit your unique lives! Our Total Rewards Program is customizable to accommodate your needs. Our menu of flexible options includes, but is not limited to:

Excellent healthcare options: Medical, vision, prescription & dental

Family Focus & Balance: Parental leave, paid time-off and Employee Assistance Program

Financial Security: Competitive 401(k), Company-funded Retirement Accumulation Plan and Employee Stock Purchase Program (PEG)

Tuition Reimbursement: Continuing education for every season of your career

Pet Insurance options: Insurance plan & prescription discount program for your furry friends-

Employee Recognition Programs

PerkSpot: Our exclusive one-stop online discount marketplace

LiveWell: Rewarding you for living a healthy lifestyle

"What We Do Matters"

Why work for us?

At Saint-Gobain, our employees have pride in belonging to an organization whose culture is made up of these core values: Trust, Empowerment, & Collaboration. Our company encourages diversity and inclusion in all its forms while our products make the world a more beautiful, safer, and sustainable home.

Saint-Gobain provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Saint-Gobain is an equal opportunity employer of individuals with disabilities and supports the hiring of veterans.

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