Senior Legal Counsel - Intellectual Property & Technology

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company • Akron, OH

1d • Onsite

About The Position

At Goodyear, we are committed to fostering innovation and excellence. As the Senior Legal Counsel, Intellectual Property & Technology, you will have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge technologies with key technology and business leaders while making a significant impact on our business. The Senior Legal Counsel, Intellectual Property & Technology is responsible for advising and partnering with these leaders to ensure the protection and leveraging of Goodyear’s intellectual property assets. The role involves a mix of patent strategy development and implementation, legal opinions, and transactional responsibilities. Being based at Goodyear’s Global Headquarters in Akron, Ohio, you will be a member of the global Intellectual Property and Technology legal team.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school
• Admission to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) and a state bar
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in intellectual property law, with a focus on patent strategies and client counseling
• Strong background in patent prosecution, portfolio management, and strategic IP planning
• Experience with patent litigation and enforcement

Nice To Haves

• Electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or chemical engineering/chemistry background preferred, although other technical backgrounds will be considered
• Expertise in use and/or counseling for artificial intelligence (AI) tools a plus

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with senior technology leaders to develop and execute comprehensive patent strategies
• Manage/directly handle patent prosecution activities, including drafting and filing patent applications, responding to office actions, and coordinating with external patent counsel
• Provide strategic advice to Senior leaders on IP portfolio management and enforcement
• Draft, review, and negotiate IP-related agreements, including, but not limited to patent licensing, confidentiality, joint-venture, and collaboration agreements.
• Conduct IP due diligence for mergers, acquisitions, and other business transactions
• Conduct thorough legal research and draft legal opinions on freedom to operate, patentability, and invalidity as needed
• Stay current with changes in IP law and regulations and ensure compliance with relevant legal standards
• Counsel internal clients on various IP and technology topics
• Train clients and staff on IP-related matters.
• Manage intellectual property disputes as they arise

Benefits

• Goodyear is committed to providing a website that is accessible to the widest possible audience, regardless of technology or ability. If you need reasonable accommodation to complete the online application, or any other part of the employment process, please call the Goodyear Candidate Care Line at 330.796.4500.

What This Job Offers

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