Description:

Job Summary:
Highly motivated Assistant Counsel - Patent Attorney with 3–5 years of patent or intellectual property management experience and a strong interest in corporate and commercial law matters. This hybrid role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to both patent and corporate legal matters in a dynamic, innovation-driven environment. The successful candidate will support our intellectual property strategy and assist with broader legal initiatives across the organization.

This is a hybrid role offering flexibility to work remotely and on-site. Occasional travel may be required for meetings, patent office proceedings, and industry events. You'll collaborate closely with R&D, manufacturing, business development, and senior leadership.

Primary Responsibility:
Patent & Intellectual Property

Develop and implement strategies for patent filings and prosecution of patent applications related to alloy compositions, manufacturing processes, and additive manufacturing technologies
Advise business units on patentability and infringement risks associated with new product development
Manage the Company's global patent portfolio and prosecution docket
Collaborate with R&D and engineering teams to identify patentable innovations
Participate in freedom-to-operate and competitive landscape analyses
Assist with IP due diligence and licensing matters

Corporate and Commercial Legal

Draft and review commercial agreements including, including confidentiality, product development, license, supply, distribution, and procurement contracts
Provide compliance training and assist in maintaining company-wide compliance program
Provide support for acquisitions and divestitures and other corporate development activities
Assist with managing outside legal counsel and litigation as necessary
Develop a thorough understanding of the Company's business, its core values, its people, products, technology, markets, customers and competitors in order to assist the Company in meeting its overall business goals and objectives in a legal, compliant, safe and responsible manner

Position Requirements:
Education and/or Training

Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school
Active bar admission in good standing
USPTO registration and admission to practice before the Patent and Trademark Office

Relevant Work Experience

3–5 years of patent experience, preferably in materials science or manufacturing technologies
In addition to patent experience, strong interest in corporate and commercial legal work and willingness to grow in these areas

Preferred Work Experience

Experience with international patent filings (PCT, national phase)
Experience with trademark and licensing matters
Familiarity with alloy compositions, additive manufacturing or powder metallurgy is a plus

Planning/Organizing/Managerial Knowledge
(Ranges from task-focused to integrating related functions, to broadly strategic integration)