Patent Counsel

Henkel group • Rocky Hill, CT

5d • $150,000 - $180,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

At Henkel, you’ll be part of an organization that’s shaping the future through innovation, sustainability and collaboration. With our trusted brands like Persil®, ‘all®, Loctite®, Snuggle®, and Schwarzkopf® and our cutting-edge technologies, you’ll have countless opportunities to explore new paths and grow. Dare to learn new skills, advance in your career and make an impact at Henkel. We are looking for an experienced, business-minded patent attorney to join our legal team supporting our fast-paced Adhesive Technologies business. This hybrid (60% office/ 40% remote) role is based in Rocky Hill, CT, and is ideal for a proactive patent attorney who can independently identify and protect innovation, provide practical IP guidance to business and R&D stakeholders, and manage a diverse global patent portfolio.

Requirements

• JD or equivalent from accredited US law school; active membership in a U.S. state bar, and eligibility to register as Connecticut in-house counsel.
• Registration to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
• 3 to 8 years of experience as a patent attorney.
• Degree in chemistry, chemical engineering, materials science, polymer science, or a related field.
• Experience drafting and prosecuting chemical, materials, manufacturing-process, or related patent applications.
• Working knowledge of freedom-to-operate analysis, trade secret protection, and IP-related agreements.
• Strong judgment, communication, analytical, organizational, and project-management skills.
• Ability to provide practical business advice and manage multiple priorities across global, cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and prosecute U.S. patent applications and manage U.S. and foreign patent counsel.
• Conduct or oversee patentability, freedom-to-operate, validity, and related IP analyses.
• Advise R&D, commercial, and business teams on patent, trade secret, and other IP matters.
• Draft and negotiate confidentiality, development, licensing, research, supply, and other IP-related agreements.
• Provide counsel to business teams and legal colleagues related to IP protection and risk.
• Support IP due diligence, portfolio reviews, and global portfolio strategies aligned with business objectives.

Benefits

• Health Insurance: affordable plans for medical, dental, vision and wellbeing starting on day 1
• Work-Life Balance: Paid time off including sick, vacation, holiday and volunteer time, flexible & hybrid work policies (depending on role), and vacation buy / sell program
• Financial: 401k matching, employee share plan with voluntary investment and Henkel matching shares, annual performance bonus, service awards and student loan reimbursement
• Family Support: 12-week gender neutral parental leave (up to 20 weeks for parents giving birth), fertility support, adoption & surrogacy reimbursement, discounted child and elderly care, and scholarships
• Career Growth: diverse national and international growth opportunities, access to thousands of skills development courses, and tuition reimbursement

What This Job Offers

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