AbbVie
Corporate Counsel - Intellectual Property & Strategy
AbbVie, Waltham, Massachusetts, United States, 02254
Corporate Counsel - Intellectual Property & Strategy
AbbVie is searching for an in‑house 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 will be based in our offices in Irvine, CA, North Chicago, IL, or Waltham, MA with a hybrid work model (onsite 3+ days/week).
Compensation Base pay range: $137,500.00/yr – $261,000.00/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
2+ 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
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
Paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick)
Medical/dental/vision insurance
401(k) eligibility
Short‑term incentive programs
Long‑term incentive programs
Equal Opportunity Employer 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.
US & Puerto Rico only – to learn more, visit https://www.abbvie.com/join-us/equal-employment-opportunity-employer.html
US & Puerto Rico applicants seeking a reasonable accommodation: https://www.abbvie.com/join-us/reasonable-accommodations.html
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Compensation Base pay range: $137,500.00/yr – $261,000.00/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
2+ 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
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
Paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick)
Medical/dental/vision insurance
401(k) eligibility
Short‑term incentive programs
Long‑term incentive programs
Equal Opportunity Employer 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.
US & Puerto Rico only – to learn more, visit https://www.abbvie.com/join-us/equal-employment-opportunity-employer.html
US & Puerto Rico applicants seeking a reasonable accommodation: https://www.abbvie.com/join-us/reasonable-accommodations.html
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