Senior Legal Counsel - Intellectual Property & Technology

Job Duties / Responsibilities

• Collaborate with senior technology leaders to develop and execute comprehensive patent strategies
• Manage/directly handle patent prosecution activities, including drafting and filing patent applications, responding to office actions, and coordinating with external patent counsel
• Provide strategic advice to Senior leaders on IP portfolio management and enforcement
• Draft, review, and negotiate IP-related agreements, including, but not limited to patent licensing, confidentiality, joint-venture, and collaboration agreements
• Conduct IP due diligence for mergers, acquisitions, and other business transactions
• Conduct thorough legal research and draft legal opinions on freedom to operate, patentability, and invalidity as needed
• Stay current with changes in IP law and regulations and ensure compliance with relevant legal standards
• Counsel internal clients on various IP and technology topics
• Train clients and staff on IP-related matters
• Manage intellectual property disputes as they arise

Key Experience

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school
• Admission to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) and a state bar
• Electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or chemical engineering/chemistry background preferred, although other technical backgrounds will be considered
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in intellectual property law, with a focus on patent strategies and client counseling
• Strong background in patent prosecution, portfolio management, and strategic IP planning
• Experience with patent litigation and enforcement

Key Skills

• Strong negotiation skills and experience in licensing agreements
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and communication skills
• Proven ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and senior leadership
• Expertise in use and/or counseling for artificial intelligence (AI) tools a plus

About the Role

The Senior Legal Counsel, Intellectual Property & Technology advises and partners with key technology and business leaders to ensure the protection and leveraging of Goodyear’s intellectual property assets. This role involves a mix of patent strategy development and implementation, legal opinions, and transactional responsibilities.

Requirements

Based at Goodyear’s Global Headquarters in Akron, Ohio, this position requires a member of the global Intellectual Property and Technology legal team.

Qualifications

Preferred background includes a Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school, admission to practice before the USPTO and a state bar, and a technical background in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or chemistry.

Benefits

Goodyear offers competitive compensation and benefits packages, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.

Pay

Compensation is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

The Senior Legal Counsel, Intellectual Property & Technology works full-time, Monday through Friday.