Senior Counsel overseeing Abbott's patent strategy and management in Structural Heart medical technologies. Focus on IP issues, litigation support, and collaboration with legal teams.
Responsibilities
Strategically developing Abbott’s worldwide patent portfolio, including managing domestic and OUS outside counsel.
Reviewing outside counsel work product for methodology, strategy, and cost alignment.
Managing invention pipeline: soliciting disclosures, conducting inventor interviews, and presenting to cross‑functional patent committees.
Conducting in‑depth analyses of competitor products and IP portfolios.
Delivering employee training on IP protection and confidentiality best practices.
Assisting internal and external counsel on IP litigation matters.
Conducting IP due diligence for potential mergers, acquisitions, and investment opportunities.
Collaborating with commercial legal counsel on licenses, agreements, and IP transactional matters.
Providing strategic advice on marketing and promotional materials.
Requirements
7+ years of patent law practice (law firm or corporate)
Admitted to and in good standing with (i) a U.S. state bar and (ii) the USPTO
Strong commercial and legal judgment with ability to manage multiple projects
Excellent interpersonal, communication, strategic thinking, and organizational skills
Corporate Counsel role at Southern Glazer’s Wine and Spirits managing legal affairs and collaborating with cross functional teams. Drafting and negotiating vendor - side commercial agreements while providing legal advice within the practice area.
Advogado(a) handling consumer law cases at a leading Brazilian law firm. Analyzing legal processes and leading team efforts in delivering client solutions.
Controller role at a leading law firm in Brasil focusing on innovative legal solutions for clients. Collaborate in a creative, tech - friendly environment to drive team development.
Senior Counsel supporting Mistplay’s legal and regulatory affairs for APAC business operations. Advising on corporate, product, and regulatory matters in a fast - paced tech environment.
Senior Legal Counsel supporting Hungarian operations by overseeing corporate, commercial, and employment law matters. Responsible for legal guidance and compliance while collaborating with stakeholders.
Legal professional in a construction company handling real estate and corporate law matters. Supporting project development and ensuring compliance with regulations in a collaborative environment.
Junior Lawyer responsible for contracts and real estate matters at a top Brazilian law firm. Involves legal research, document analysis, and assisting in real estate transactions.
Senior Counsel providing legal services in mergers and acquisitions at Smith+Nephew. Advising on corporate transactions, managing due diligence, and collaborating with legal teams.