Electrical Engineering Attorney / Physics Attorney in Maplewood, MN

In-House

Maplewood, MN

Electrical Engineering Attorney / Physics Attorney in Maplewood, MN

Attorney

Min 3 yrs required

No

Job Title:
Intellectual Property Counsel

Job Responsibilities:
As an Intellectual Property Counsel at the company, you will have a significant role that allows you to engage with some of the most innovative minds globally. Your responsibilities will include:
- Preparing and prosecuting patent applications on a global scale.
- Handling opposition, inter partes review (IPR), and providing litigation-related support in intellectual property (IP) disputes.
- Acting as a direct contact and interacting with business clients, outside counsel, and international colleagues.
- Providing IP services in areas such as dispute management, transaction services, compliance, and advice.
- Working independently on matters of significant complexity or importance.
- Offering legal services to medium to large complex businesses.
- Leading transactional processes for IP transactions of significant impact and/or complexity.
- Managing IP litigation and other forms of dispute resolution for significant matters and formulating strategies for dispute resolution.
- Acting as a subject matter expert in some areas of IP law with responsibilities beyond a single business unit or country.
- Performing other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience Information:
To qualify for this role, the company requires a minimum of:
- A Bachelor’s degree or higher (completed and verified prior to start).
- A Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school.
- Three years of law firm and/or in-house IP experience in a private, public, government, or military environment.
- Current membership in a state bar, in good standing.
- Registration to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office.

Additional qualifications that could enhance success in this role include:
- A Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited university in physics, optics, electrical engineering, or equivalent experience.
- Substantial experience in drafting and prosecuting patent applications globally.
- Experience with IP litigation and other patent disputes.
- Admission to practice in Minnesota or eligibility for admission within six months of employment.
- Strong academic credentials.
- Business acumen and the ability to provide legal advice in the context of strategic business initiatives and goals.
- Highly effective written and verbal communication skills, with an ability to communicate and relate at all levels of the organization, including business line leaders, regional heads, and senior management.
- A results-oriented approach, personal and organizational accountability, and a collegial work style.
- High energy and dedication to responsive client service.

Salary Information:
For US applicants, the expected compensation range for this position is $188,251 - $230,084, which includes base pay plus variable incentive pay, if eligible. This range represents a good faith estimate for this position. The specific compensation offered to a candidate may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s relevant knowledge, training, skills, work location, and/or experience. Additionally, this position may be eligible for a range of benefits such as Medical, Dental & Vision, Health Savings Accounts, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Disability Benefits, Life Insurance, Voluntary Benefits, Paid Absences, and Retirement Benefits.

Work Environment:
The position is Hybrid Eligible, allowing for some remote work but requiring travel to the company’s center in Maplewood, MN, at least three days per week. Travel may include up to 10% domestic/international. Relocation assistance is authorized.

Legal and Compliance Information:
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (., H1B status). Responsibilities of this position may include direct and/or indirect physical or logical access to information, systems, technologies subjected to regulations/compliance with . Export Control Laws.

The company must assess employees' . person status and citizenship(s) to comply with . Export Control laws and . Government Department of Defense contracts and sub-contracts. The decision whether or not to file or pursue an export license application is at the company’s sole election.

Candidates need to provide necessary information regarding their education and work history, either by uploading a resume or entering the information into the application fields directly.

The company is committed to non-discrimination in hiring or employment based on race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Additional Information:
All US-based full-time employees will need to sign an employee agreement as a condition of employment, which covers key terms on using the company's Confidential Information and Trade Secrets. It also includes provisions discussing conflicts of interest and how inventions are assigned. Employees at Job Grade 7 or equivalent and above may have obligations to not compete against the company or solicit its employees or customers, both during their employment and for a period after they leave the company.

For more details on pay and benefits, you can visit the company’s benefits overview webpage.

Learn more about the company’s creative solutions to global problems on their website or through their social media platforms.