Corporate Counsel-Patent
AbbVie•North Chicago, IL
•$141,500 - $268,500•Hybrid
About The Position
AbbVie is seeking an in-house Counsel for its Patent Prosecution group, part of the Intellectual Property, Transactions, and Innovation legal team. The role supports AbbVie pharmaceutical products and is based in North Chicago, Illinois, with a hybrid work model requiring on-site work three or more days per week. Working individually and with cross-functional teams, the Counsel develops and implements intellectual property strategies for AbbVie products and product candidates.
Requirements
- JD degree from an accredited law school.
- State bar admission enabling in-house practice; no specific state is required.
- Registration to practice before the USPTO.
- At least 2 years of experience practicing patent law as an attorney or patent agent at a law firm and/or life sciences company, including substantial U.S. and foreign patent prosecution experience.
- Strong legal, analytical, communication, collaboration, and people skills.
- Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects and meet deadlines.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with India, China, and emerging markets.
- Technical background relevant to pharmaceutical patent prosecution, such as experience with small-molecule and/or biological pharmaceutical discovery and development, or a relevant technical degree in molecular biology, biotechnology, biochemistry, biology, chemistry, chemical engineering, or biomedical engineering.
Responsibilities
- Maximize AbbVie’s competitive position through the creation and implementation of intellectual property strategies.
- Provide legal advice and counsel to cross-functional R&D and business teams on a variety of IP-related matters.
- Draft, file, and prosecute strategically useful patent applications worldwide, directly and through management of outside counsel.
- Challenge and defend patents in IPR, opposition, interference, and other post-grant proceedings.
- Conduct prior art searches, analyze third-party patent positions, and perform due diligence to support business development activities.
Benefits
- Paid time off, including vacation, holidays, and sick leave.
- Medical insurance.
- Dental insurance.
- Vision insurance.
- 401(k).
- Eligibility to participate in long-term incentive programs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
