Senior Corporate Counsel, Intellectual Property

STERIS•Cleveland, OH

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Corporate Counsel, Intellectual Property provides legal counsel and support to multiple business units on intellectual property matters. The role supports the initiatives of the intellectual property department and works with business leaders to develop and implement intellectual property strategies. It provides advice and support on patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets, and manages multiple outside counsel.

Requirements

Law degree from an ABA-accredited law school and active membership in good standing of a state bar.
At least 5 years of experience in intellectual property law, in a law firm or corporate environment.
Admission to practice before the USPTO.
Extensive knowledge of USPTO and PCT rules, regulations, practice, and forms.
Ability to conduct research and share knowledge with and train others.
Experience conducting product clearances, freedom-to-operate and patentability searches, and formulating and communicating opinions on them.
Fluent in English, with strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to communicate effectively in technical, legal, and business environments, including with engineers, attorneys, marketing and sales teams, and business management.
Flexibility and ability to work independently, manage multiple tasks, collaborate, think creatively, take initiative, and respond quickly to changing priorities.
Creativity, commitment to continuous improvement, and willingness to challenge the status quo and conventional wisdom where appropriate.
Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team and willingness to learn from, assist, and support others.
Strong computer skills, including ability to use Microsoft Office, the USPTO's EFS, AI-related tools, and STERIS's IP docket management system.

Nice To Haves

At least 5 years of experience in intellectual property law, in a law firm or corporate environment.

Responsibilities

Prepare and prosecute patent applications.
Oversee and manage outside counsel in the filing and prosecution of patent applications.
Oversee and manage a portfolio of trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets, and other intellectual property assets.
Draft, review, and revise agreements or clauses relating to intellectual property, development, and research activities.
Conduct due diligence relating to potential corporate acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures, or other business initiatives.
Perform other departmental or IP-adjacent tasks as requested by the General Counsel or Deputy General Counsel.