Intellectual Property Counsel*

About the Role

As an Intellectual Property Counsel, you will collaborate with innovative teams globally, making an impact by preparing and prosecuting patents, handling IP disputes, and providing legal services in areas such as dispute management, transaction services, compliance, and intellectual property.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patent applications and prosecute patents globally.
• Handle opposition, IPR, and litigation-related support activities in IP disputes.
• Act as a direct contact for business clients, outside counsel, and international colleagues.
• Perform legal and factual research.
• Provide legal services in dispute management, transaction services, compliance, advice and counsel, intellectual property, or other specialized areas.
• Work independently on matters of significant complexity or importance.
• Lead transactional processes for high-impact and complex transactions.
• Manage litigation and other dispute resolution strategies for significant matters.
• Serve as a subject matter expert in specific areas of law with responsibilities beyond a single business unit or country.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or higher (completed and verified prior to start).
• Juris Doctorate degree (completed and verified prior to start).
• A Member of a United States bar in good standing and registered to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office.
• Two (2) years of law firm and/or in-house intellectual property experience in a private, public, government, or military environment.

Qualifications

• Exposure to litigation and other patent disputes.
• Experience in drafting and prosecuting patent applications globally.
• Admitted to practice in Minnesota or eligible for admission within six months of employment.
• Strong academic credentials.
• Business acumen and an ability to provide legal advice in the context of strategic business initiatives and goals.
• Highly effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to relate at all levels of the organization.
• Results-oriented approach; personal and organizational accountability; collegial work style.
• High energy and dedication to responsive client service.

Schedule

This role follows an on-site working model, requiring the employee to work at least four days a week at the 3M Center in Maplewood, MN.

Travel may include up to 10% domestic.

Pay

The expected compensation range for this position is $145,676 - $178,049, which includes base pay plus variable incentive pay, if eligible. The specific compensation offered may vary based on factors including relevant knowledge, training, skills, work location, and experience.

Benefits

3M offers a range of benefits including:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage.
• Health Savings Accounts and Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Disability Benefits and Life Insurance.
• Voluntary Benefits.
• Paid Absences and Retirement Benefits.

Additional information is available at 3M Benefits.

Must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status).

Responsibilities may include direct and/or indirect physical or logical access to information and systems subjected to U.S. Export Control Laws. Candidates will be assessed for U.S. person status as part of compliance with these laws.