Senior Counsel Intellectual Property

Are you looking to power the next leap in the exciting world of advanced electronics? Do you want to help solve problems that drive success in the rapidly evolving technology and connectivity landscape? Then bring your problem-solving, passion, and creativity to help us power the next leap in electronics.

At Qnity,we’re more than a global leader in materials and solutions for advanced electronics and high-tech industries – we’re a tight-knit team that is motivated by new possibilities, and always up for a challenge. All our dedicated teams contribute to making cutting-edge technology possible. We value forward-thinking challengers, boundary-pushers, and diverse perspectives across all our departments, because we know we play a critical role in the world enabling faster progress for all. Learn how you can start or jumpstart your career with us.

Reporting to the Chief IP Counsel, this individual will be responsible for managing and executing patent-related legal functions, including drafting and prosecuting patent applications, conducting FTO analyses, managing patent litigation, and advising on IP strategy. This position works closely with innovation-driven business units and collaborates closely with R, regulatory, commercial teams, senior business leaders, and external counsel to align IP strategy with business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Patent Preparation& Prosecution:
• Draft, file, and prosecute U.S. and international patent applications.
• Conduct patentability assessments and manage global patent portfolios.
• Coordinate with inventors and technical teams to capture and protect innovations.
• FTO& Risk Analysis:
• Conduct FTO analyses to assess potential IP risks associated with new products or technologies.
• Provide legal opinions on patent validity, infringement, and clearance.
• Advise on IP risks in connection with product development, commercialization, and strategic transactions.
• Strategic IP Counseling:
• Partner with R and technical teams to develop and implement IP strategies aligned with business goals.
• Support M, licensing, and collaboration agreements with IP due diligence and contract negotiation.
• Educate internal stakeholders on IP best practices and legal developments.
• Litigation& Enforcement Support:
• Assist in managing patent litigation and opposition proceedings.
• Collaborate with outside counsel on enforcement and defense strategies

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school required.
• Active bar membership in good standing in at least one U.S. jurisdiction required.
• Registration to practice before the USPTO required.
• A technical background in chemistry, chemical engineering or material science is required.
• A minimum of 5 or more years of experience as an IP attorney preferably with law firm and in-house experience.
• Patent preparation and prosecution experience.
• FTO analysis experience.
• Patent litigation experience.
• Experience managing people.
• Experience in negotiating complex technology agreements.
• Experience in electronic materials, including semiconductor, lithographic, advanced packaging, metallization and/or display technologies is preferred.

Key Attributes

• Strategic, innovative, and action-oriented thinker.
• Trusted advisor with high integrity and executive presence.
• Excellent legal skills and judgment.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, resilience, and the ability to communicate and interact effectively at all levels of the organization; required gravitas, judgment and self-confidence but also respect for others, regardless of position, and a commitment to being a team player in a collaborative environment.
• Personal credibility, highly ethical and the ability to articulate legal positions and strategies concisely and quickly, in a manner that is useful and easily understood by the client.
• Strong client focus, active listener, and technical trouble shooter with the capacity for advising around ambiguity where all issues are not black or white.
• Proven track record of strong negotiation, communication, organizational, and people management skills and the ability to influence and build relationships and trust without direct authority.

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The Pay range for this role is $169,400.00 - $266,200.00 Annual
How Base Pay is Determined: Qnity has job leveling frameworks that help organize roles based on progressive levels of responsibility, proficiency and qualifications. Each role has an associated pay range (or an established pay rate for some roles) based on the competitive market in each country where we operate. Each individual’s pay is based on a variety of factors, including their role and the associated pay range for that role, their geographic location (i.e., country, state, metropolitan area), as well as their skills, experience, education and certifications, and performance.