Intellectual Property - General Attorney in Cranberry Twp, PA

In-House

Cranberry Twp, PA

Intellectual Property - General Attorney in Cranberry Twp, PA

Attorney

Min 3 yrs required

No

Job Title:
Counsel - IP and Commercial Legal

Job Responsibilities:

Intellectual Property
- Serve as a strategic partner and key legal counsel for business stakeholders on all IP matters relating to the company.
- Align IP strategies with business and strategic plans, including serving as the legal representative to one or more company patent committees.
- Review, draft, and negotiate agreements such as confidentiality agreements, licenses, research agreements, and collaboration agreements.
- Manage outside counsel and assist with the oversight of the patent and trademark portfolios.
- Advise on freedom to operate assessments, litigation, and other adversarial matters.
- Provide due diligence IP support for commercial transactions.
- Provide training on IP matters to company employees.

Commercial Legal
- Serve as a strategic partner to various business units by supporting and interfacing with project teams within the various organizations of the company along with customers, vendors, and outside counsel.
- Review, analyze, negotiate, and draft commercial agreements.
- Identify and advise on legal risks associated with commercial engagements.
- Collaborate with internal project management groups and business teams to achieve corporate objectives.
- Train and advise management on legal and compliance matters and risk mitigation efforts.
- Travel domestically and internationally on an as-needed basis.

Education and Experience Information:
- Juris Doctor with strong academic credentials from an accredited law school.
- Minimum 3 years of relevant experience, with large law firm experience preferred; in-house counsel experience preferred.
- Active license to practice law in a US State.
- Admission to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office is preferred.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office and related applications.
- Strong legal research, analysis, and writing abilities.
- Strong knowledge of substantive areas of law related to IP.
- Experience with commercial legal matters.

Salary Information:
Westinghouse offers competitive benefits to all employees, including:
- Competitive Salary
- Comprehensive Health, Wellness, and Income Protection Benefits
- 401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match
- Paid Vacations and Holidays
- Opportunities for Flexible Work Arrangements
- Educational Reimbursement Program
- Employee Referral Program

Additional Information:
**Members Only** is a leader in the global nuclear energy industry, providing safe, clean, and efficient energy solutions. The company values safety and quality, integrity and trust, customer focus and innovation, speed and passion to win, and teamwork and accountability. With over 9,000 employees in 19 countries, Westinghouse is committed to diversity in the global workplace and offers equal employment opportunities to minorities, females, veterans, and individuals with disabilities. Employment opportunities may require compliance with . export control regulations.