Director, Assistant Chief IP Counsel

3M•Maplewood, MN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Choosing where to start and grow your career has a major impact on your professional and personal life, so it’s equally important you know that the company that you choose to work at, and its leaders, will support and guide you. With a wide variety of people, global locations, technologies and products, 3M is a place where you can collaborate with other curious, creative 3Mers. This position provides an opportunity to transition from other private, public, government or military experience to a 3M career. As Director, Assistant Chief IP Counsel, you will have the opportunity to tap into your curiosity and collaborate with some of the most innovative people around the world. Here, you will make an impact by: Preparing patent applications and prosecuting patents globally, Handling opposition, IPR, and litigation-related support activities in IP disputes, Acting as direct contact for and interacting with business clients, outside counsel, and international colleagues, Performing legal and factual research, Providing legal services in the areas of dispute management, transaction services, compliance, advice and counsel, intellectual property or other specialized areas as assigned, and supervision/leadership. Working independently on matters of significant complexity or importance. Providing legal services to medium to large complex businesses. Leading transactional processes for transactions of significant impact and/or complexity. Managing litigation and other forms of dispute resolution for significant matters, and can formulate strategies for dispute resolution. Being a subject matter expert in areas of law has responsibilities beyond a single business unit or country. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or higher (completed and verified prior to start)
Seven (7) years of law firm and/or in-house intellectual property experience in a private, public, government or military environment
A Member of a United States bar in good standing and Registered to Practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office
Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school

Nice To Haves

Experience in drafting and prosecuting patent applications globally
Experience involving litigation and other patent disputes
Admitted to practice in Minnesota or eligible for admission within six months of employment
Strong academic credentials
Business acumen and an ability to provide legal advice in the context of strategic business initiatives and goals
Highly effective written and verbal communication skills, with an ability to communicate and relate at all levels of the organization including business line leaders, regional heads and senior management
Results-orientated approach; personal and organizational accountability; and a collegial work style
High energy and a dedication to responsive client service

Responsibilities

Preparing patent applications and prosecuting patents globally
Handling opposition, IPR, and litigation-related support activities in IP disputes
Acting as direct contact for and interacting with business clients, outside counsel, and international colleagues
Performing legal and factual research
Providing legal services in the areas of dispute management, transaction services, compliance, advice and counsel, intellectual property or other specialized areas as assigned, and supervision/leadership
Working independently on matters of significant complexity or importance
Providing legal services to medium to large complex businesses
Leading transactional processes for transactions of significant impact and/or complexity
Managing litigation and other forms of dispute resolution for significant matters, and can formulate strategies for dispute resolution
Being a subject matter expert in areas of law has responsibilities beyond a single business unit or country
Other duties as assigned