Senior In-House Counsel (Patents)

TL;DR

Senior In-House Counsel (Patents) (IoT/Retail Tech): Leading the global management of the patent portfolio and developing IP strategies aligned with business objectives with an accent on patent prosecution and portfolio optimization. Focus on identifying patentable innovations, managing outside counsel, and translating technical concepts into intellectual property protection.

Location: Hybrid in Coppell, TX, USA (3 days in office, 2 days remote)

Company

World leader in IoT and data technologies for commerce, focusing on digitalization to help retailers and brands become more efficient and sustainable.

What you will do

• Lead the global management of the patent portfolio, overseeing outside counsel for drafting, prosecuting, and filing applications across multiple jurisdictions.
• Develop and execute patent strategies aligned with business objectives, product roadmaps, and technology development.
• Collaborate with engineering, product, and R&D teams to identify patentable innovations.
• Manage the full patent lifecycle, including invention disclosures, portfolio reviews, and maintenance fees.
• Monitor global intellectual property law developments and provide guidance on risk posture.
• Contribute to IP risk management, including competitor monitoring and landscape analysis.

Requirements

• 5-9 years of legal experience in patent prosecution and portfolio management.
• Active license to practice law in at least one U.S. state.
• Licensed to practice before the USPTO.
• Experience managing domestic and international outside patent counsel.
• Background in hardware, software, or emerging technology patents.
• Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited university.

Culture & Benefits

• Generous paid time off with 35 days PTO to promote work-life integration.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits and retirement savings plans starting day one.
• Hybrid work model with the ability to work from anywhere for up to two weeks per year.
• Commute benefits providing up to $100/month.
• Philanthropy support with company matching of employee donations up to $500 per year.
• Career growth through e-learning opportunities, workshops, and global mobility potential.