IP Governance Specialist

TransPerfect • Boston, MA

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

The IP Governance Specialist provides specialized expertise in managing intellectual property assets on client projects across service lines and project scales. The role supports training initiatives and develops standardized processes for short- and long-term workflows across sales and production teams. It also serves as a strategic advisor to leadership and clients, driving efficiencies and consultative approaches that support client success.

This position directs complex and long-term projects, advises senior leadership on high-risk projects, and connects departmental managers with technology teams on AI and automation initiatives. It prepares training materials for IP knowledge management across global teams, leads project kickoff and closure meetings, coordinates annual client reporting presentations with sales, and escalates issues that may affect deadlines. The role works independently and collaboratively across functional business lines.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required; JD or paralegal qualification required.
• 8–10 years of experience in law, IP strategy, or technology management, with specific expertise in prosecution and/or IP maintenance.
• Exceptional attention to detail and strong organizational abilities.
• Enthusiasm for learning new consulting frameworks and proprietary departmental technologies.
• Demonstrated analytical skills for providing guidance on complex projects.
• Proactive approach to identifying and resolving qualitative and knowledge-gap challenges.
• Ability to multitask and meet internal and client-facing deadlines for a globally based team.
• Strong ability to explain complex procedural or substantive issues to non-experts and stakeholders.

Nice To Haves

• Strong project management skills and commitment to intellectual property services and governance.
• Solid understanding of patent and trademark prosecution procedures, IP portfolio maintenance, and international IP rules.
• Interest in presenting to and developing relationships with clients.

Responsibilities

• Direct complex and/or long-term projects to meet client schedules, internal processes, and quality requirements.
• Strategically advise senior leadership on high-risk projects.
• Serve as a substantive bridge between departmental managers and technology teams on AI and automation initiatives.
• Prepare training documentation and presentations for IP knowledge management and consistency across global teams.
• Lead team preparation and delivery of project kickoff and closure meetings.
• Coordinate presentations with sales on annual client reporting.
• Escalate deficiencies or delays promptly and thoroughly when they may affect internal or client deadlines.
• Work independently and with teams across functional business lines to achieve service goals.
• Assist with marketing across service line and departmental initiatives.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior