Mid-Level Intellectual Property Attorney

About Us

BorgWarner is a global product leader in delivering innovative and sustainable mobility solutions. We are a company of innovators and independent thinkers that brings together talented employees, meaningful work, and amazing technology in a unique environment. At BorgWarner, we constantly work towards our vision of a clean and energy-efficient world.

Culture

We promote and nurture a diverse and inclusive environment, honor integrity, strive for excellence, commit to responsibility for our communities and the environment, and build on the power of collaboration. We believe the health and safety of our employees are a top priority.

Career Opportunities

We manage talent as seriously as we manage our businesses and encourage you to learn about our proud history, strong culture, technologies, and vision for the future. We offer positions locally and globally with over 80 locations in 19 countries. If this position energizes you and you feel you can help us achieve our mission and vision, you are invited to submit an application for consideration.

Job Purpose

We are seeking a business savvy, analytically driven Mid Level Intellectual Property Attorney to play a strategic role in shaping BorgWarner’s global patent portfolio. This position will lead core IP analyses, support long-term patent portfolio strategy, conduct freedom to operate assessments, and execute complex IP projects under the guidance of Chief IP Counsel and Senior IP Attorney.

Required Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Licensed to practice law in the United States.
• Admission to practice before the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office (USPTO).
• 5–10 years of experience in IP law, including patent drafting, prosecution, and advising technical teams.
• Demonstrated experience in IP risk analysis, portfolio management, and patent strategy.
• Strong communication, analytical, and project management skills.
• Strong drive to learn and expand knowledge/skills necessary to meet new challenges.
• Able to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced technical environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Technical degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, computer science, or a related field.
• Experience in IP issues relevant to the automotive or mobility technology sector.
• Hands-on experience with IP analytics tools and competitive intelligence platforms.
• Proven ability to support strategic IP portfolio decision-making.