Senior Corporate Counsel, Intellectual Property

Min 6 yrs required

Full-time

No

H1: Senior Corporate Counsel, Intellectual Property - Join a Global Leader in Drug Discovery and Development

H2: Essential Duties, Responsibilities, and Qualifications for Senior Corporate Counsel Position

Salary Information: $225,000/yr - $275,000/yr

Job Title: Senior Corporate Counsel, Intellectual Property

Experience: Minimum 6 years of related experience in life science patent law

Location: Remote (US)

Company: Charles River Laboratories

Department: Corporate Functions

Job Summary:

- Responsible for providing expert analysis and counsel on intellectual property issues in research and development, license agreements, and commercial transactions.
- Manage patent portfolio and advise on patent strategy.
- Oversee copyright and trademark portfolio.
- Provide expert analysis and counsel on intellectual property issues in corporate transactions and agreements.
- Anticipate and guard against intellectual property legal risks.
- Develop and recommend company policies and positions on intellectual property legal issues.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

- Manage outside counsel for patent prosecution, oppositions, and IP litigation.
- Advise on intellectual property issues in corporate transactions.
- Draft, negotiate, and review license, technology, and related commercial transaction agreements.
- Provide analysis and counsel on intellectual property issues, including freedom to operate (FTO) analyses.
- Monitor and analyze changes to intellectual property laws and regulations.
- Advise senior management on changes to intellectual property laws and regulations.

Job Qualifications:

- Bachelor's degree or Masters of Science in a life sciences field and Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.
- Current license in State Bar and registration as a licensed Patent Attorney.
- Minimum 6 years of related experience in life science patent law.
- Significant experience in IP diligence for technology licensing and M&A.
- Strong interpersonal skills and effective collaboration.
- Ability to multi-task and communicate legal and compliance issues clearly.

Physical Demands:

- Regular operation of a computer.
- Occasional operation of other office machinery.
- Regular communication with employees/customers.

Work Environment:

- Position is permanently remote.

Company Overview:

- Charles River is a global leader in early-stage contract research for drug discovery and development.
- Provides diverse portfolio of discovery and safety assessment services.
- Offers products and services for clinical laboratory testing and manufacturing activities.
- Employs over 20,000 people in 110 facilities across 20 countries.
- Proudly supported development of 86% of FDA-approved drugs in 2021.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

- Charles River Laboratories is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
- All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

Contact Information:

- To apply and request special assistance or accommodation due to a disability, contact .
- For more information, visit .

About Corporate Functions:

- Provide operational support across Charles River in areas such as Human Resources, Finance, IT, Legal, Sales, Quality Assurance, Marketing, and Corporate Development.
- Partner with colleagues to develop and drive strategies and set global standards.
- Essential in bridging strategic vision and operational readiness for ongoing functional innovation and capability improvement.

Competencies:

- Lead: Advocating purpose and modeling values, delivering innovation, embracing change, and appreciating and celebrating the work of others.
- Care: Respecting each other, animals, and communities, creating a positive and healthy workplace, being mindful of compliance standards, and doing the right thing.
- Collaborate: Partnering and promoting teamwork, communicating effectively, and welcoming diversity and inclusiveness.
- Own: Holding oneself accountable, responding to client needs with speed and accuracy, setting and achieving meaningful goals, and striving for continuous improvement.

Yes, registration as a licensed US Patent Attorney

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Legal analysis, patent strategy, patent prosecution, trademark and copyright management, contract drafting and negotiation, risk management, compliance, leadership, collaboration, communication, project management

Bachelor's degree in a life sciences field, Juris Doctor or equivalent law degree

Interested candidates can apply through the company's website or by contacting the Human Resources team for accommodations.

Qualification and Experience Bachelor's degree in a life sciences field, Juris Doctor or equivalent law degree, current license in the State Bar, registration as a US Patent Attorney

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