Counsel, IP & Innovation

Position Summary

The Counsel, IP & Innovation manages all intellectual property legal matters and provides support as a shared service for all business functions within the J.M. Huber Corporation global portfolio of businesses using a broad set of legal, business, technical and other skills. This role is based in Atlanta, GA, and will be Hybrid (3 days in office, 2 days work-from-home).

Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities

• Support the VP, Legal IP & Innovation Counsel in executing Huber’s IP vision and strategy
• Manage global IP portfolio, including patents, trademarks, and trade secrets
• Draft, review, negotiate, and advise in relation to commercial and IP agreements, including distributorship, consulting, licensing, partnership, non-disclosure, research, and joint development agreements
• Draft, review, negotiate, and advise in relation to IT, software, SaaS, and tech-related agreements
• Provide counsel and support for cybersecurity legal issues, including incident response, regulatory compliance, and risk mitigation
• Conduct IP risk assessments, including freedom-to-operate analyses, patentability analyses, and trademark clearance searches
• Provide counsel and support for due diligence for potential acquisitions and investments

Position Prerequisites

Education & Certifications

Required:

• J.D. degree (or equivalent) from an accredited law school; admitted to practice law in at least one jurisdiction with the ability to practice in Georgia required

Preferred:

• Admitted before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office as a registered patent attorney
• An undergraduate degree in hard sciences, such as engineering or chemistry preferred

Experience:

Required:

• 8+ years of experience as a licensed attorney in the areas of intellectual property, technology, commercial and transactional work, including 5+ years in an in-house role supporting business teams
• Experience supporting commercial teams directly with autonomy, including advising on a variety of legal issues
• Experience assessing and balancing legal risks in day-to-day transactions
• Proven track record of delivering timely, high-quality legal support and maintaining reliability under pressure
• Demonstrated ability to adapt quickly to changing business needs and legal landscapes, and to lead or support change management initiatives

Preferred:

• Law firm and in-house counsel experience supporting manufacturing companies
• USPTO attorney registration, with experience drafting and prosecuting patents
• Exposure to AI, data privacy principles, and emerging technologies as they relate to IP and commercial use

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Ability to provide business-oriented, pragmatic advice to maximize business opportunities
• Excellent prioritization skills and strong sense of customer service to varied set of internal stakeholders in a fast-paced, matrixed environment
• Experience managing complex projects and prioritizing competing demands in a global environment across different businesses
• Demonstrates an excellent work ethic, organizational values, and professionalism
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with leaders and employees across the organization

Total Rewards

J.M. Huber Corporation complies with all local/state regulations requiring salary range transparency.

Any offered salary is determined based on relevant factors such as an applicant's skills, performance, job responsibilities, prior relevant experience, certain degrees and certifications and market considerations.