AbbVie
Senior Counsel - Intellectual Property & Strategy
AbbVie, Irvine, California, United States, 92713
Senior Counsel – Intellectual Property & Strategy
AbbVie is searching for an in‑house Senior Counsel for our Patent Prosecution group, part of AbbVie’s Intellectual Property, Transactions, and Innovation legal team. Acting individually and in cross‑functional teams, the in‑house Counsel will develop and implement intellectual property strategies for AbbVie’s products and product candidates. This position will support AbbVie’s pharmaceutical products and be based in our offices in Irvine, CA, or North Chicago, IL, or Waltham, MA with a hybrid work model (onsite 3+ days/week).
Base pay range: $156,000 / yr – $296,500 / yr.
Responsibilities
Maximize AbbVie’s competitive position through creation and implementation of intellectual property strategies.
Provide legal advice and counsel to cross‑functional R&D and business teams on a variety of IP‑related matters.
Draft, file, and prosecute strategically useful patent applications worldwide both directly and through management of outside counsel.
Challenge and defend patents in IPR, opposition, interference, and other post‑grant proceedings.
Conduct prior art searches, analyze third‑party patent positions, and conduct due diligence to support business development activities.
Qualifications
JD degree from an accredited law school, state bar admission enabling in‑house practice (specific state not required), and registration to practice before the USPTO.
5+ years of experience practicing patent law as an attorney or patent agent at a law firm and/or life sciences company, including substantial U.S. and foreign patent prosecution.
Experience with India, China, and emerging markets a plus.
Technical background relevant for pharmaceutical patent prosecution, such as:
Experience with small molecule and/or biological pharmaceutical discovery & development, and/or
Technical degree in relevant field, such as molecular biology, biotechnology, biochemistry, biology, chemistry, chemical engineering, or biomedical engineering.
Medical device experience a plus.
Strong legal, analytical, communication, collaboration, and people skills.
Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects to meet deadlines.
Benefits and Compensation
Competitive base salary with potential for short‑term and long‑term incentive programs.
Comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick), medical/dental/vision insurance, and 401(k) to eligible employees.
Short‑term and long‑term incentive program participation.
AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving our community. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.
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Base pay range: $156,000 / yr – $296,500 / yr.
Responsibilities
Maximize AbbVie’s competitive position through creation and implementation of intellectual property strategies.
Provide legal advice and counsel to cross‑functional R&D and business teams on a variety of IP‑related matters.
Draft, file, and prosecute strategically useful patent applications worldwide both directly and through management of outside counsel.
Challenge and defend patents in IPR, opposition, interference, and other post‑grant proceedings.
Conduct prior art searches, analyze third‑party patent positions, and conduct due diligence to support business development activities.
Qualifications
JD degree from an accredited law school, state bar admission enabling in‑house practice (specific state not required), and registration to practice before the USPTO.
5+ years of experience practicing patent law as an attorney or patent agent at a law firm and/or life sciences company, including substantial U.S. and foreign patent prosecution.
Experience with India, China, and emerging markets a plus.
Technical background relevant for pharmaceutical patent prosecution, such as:
Experience with small molecule and/or biological pharmaceutical discovery & development, and/or
Technical degree in relevant field, such as molecular biology, biotechnology, biochemistry, biology, chemistry, chemical engineering, or biomedical engineering.
Medical device experience a plus.
Strong legal, analytical, communication, collaboration, and people skills.
Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects to meet deadlines.
Benefits and Compensation
Competitive base salary with potential for short‑term and long‑term incentive programs.
Comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick), medical/dental/vision insurance, and 401(k) to eligible employees.
Short‑term and long‑term incentive program participation.
AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving our community. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.
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