Corporate Counsel, Intellectual Property

Masco Corporation•Livonia, MI

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Masco Corporation is seeking a Corporate Intellectual Property Counsel to serve as a business partner to one or more of its business units. This senior-level position requires a strategic approach to complex legal issues, working with a cross-functional team in a high-paced, matrixed environment. The role involves providing advice and counsel on a broad range of intellectual property matters, including patent, design, trademark, copyright, and trade secret portfolio management, as well as IP-related agreements, advertising, marketing, and other commercial contracts. The counsel will also provide proactive advice on IP protection and enforcement, emerging consumer technologies, and M&A transactions. Responsibilities include drafting and managing the prosecution of IP applications, preparing legal compliance programs, and coordinating with legal and business experts to address complex legal matters. The role also involves working with business unit executives to develop and ensure compliance with corporate policies.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, physics, or materials science, and Juris Doctorate
License to practice in at least one state
Registered to practice before the Patent and Trademark Office
10+ years of relevant legal experience
At least 4+ years of legal experience handling patent and trademark prosecution matters in an IP boutique or AmLaw 200 law firm
Practical, business-oriented approach to problem solving, complemented by an appreciation of legal complexity and risk
Work with the highest level of ethics and integrity
Espouse our values of customer focus, respect for the individual, continuous improvement, and drive for results
Great communication and interpersonal skills, and experience interacting with senior management
Strong oral and written communication skills
Ability to work as part of a team in a dynamic setting

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree(s) in materials science or chemical engineering.
Experience providing legal services within a corporate legal department with responsibility for supervising outside counsel and managing budgets
Experience handling brand protection activities across North America, Europe, and/or Asia

Responsibilities

Act as the main intellectual property counsel to one or more large Masco business units, with ability to influence on business strategy
Provide advice and counsel on a broad range of intellectual property matters, including patent, design, trademark, copyright, and trade secret portfolio management
Intellectual property-related agreements; advertising and marketing; and other commercial contracts implicating IP rights
Provide proactive advice and counsel on matters relating to: Intellectual Property protection and enforcement, Emerging consumer technologies, M&A transactions and integration of acquired businesses
Draft and/or manage outside counsel in the preparation and prosecution of patent, design, and trademark applications
Prepare and present legal compliance/education/training programs
Coordinate with other cross-functional legal and business experts to identify, evaluate, and address complex legal matters
Work with business unit executives to create, maintain, and ensure compliance with corporate policies and procedures