Description:

As we create a colorful, capable and cleaner world through chemistry, we invite you to join our team to harness the power of chemistry to shape markets, redefine industries and improve lives for billions of people around the world.

Creating Essential Chemistry that The World Needs 
At Chemours, Our People Are Redefining how The World Thinks of Chemistry by Approaching Everything We Do with A Commitment to Delivering Trusted Chemistry that Creates Better Lives and Helps Communities Thrive.   that Begins with How We Use Our Science, Data, and Unmatched Technical Expertise to Develop Market-Leading Products with The Highest Levels of Performance, Sustainability, and Safety in The Industry. 

Powered by Chemistry, Our Products Are Used in Applications that Make the Products We Rely On, Processes, and New Technologies Possible.  in Key Sectors Such as Clean Energy, Advanced Electronics, High-Performance Computing and Ai, Climate Friendly Cooling, and High-Quality Paints and Coatings for Homes and Industrial Infrastructure---Sustainable Solutions and More Modern Living Depend on Chemours Chemistry.

Chemours Is Seeking an Senior Ip Counsel to Join Our Growing Legal Team and Provide Strategic Intellectual Property Leadership Across Critical Business Platforms and Technology Domains. This Is a Hybrid Position Reporting Directly to The Chief Ip Counsel, Based in Wilmington, De, with Occasional Travel to Newark, Delaware.

The Responsibilities of This Position Include, but Are Not Limited To, the Following:

Set and Own Global Ip Strategy for One or More Major Business Platforms or Strategic Growth Areas, Ensuring Alignment with Chemours' Innovation, Commercial, and Risk Management Objectives.
Oversee Complex Global Patent Prosecution, Enforcement, and Opposition Activities, Including Managing Outside Counsel and Foreign Agents, While Establishing Best Practices and Governance Standards.
Provide Primary Strategic Ip Counsel to Senior Business and R&d Leadership on High-Impact Matters Including Developing and Implementing Patent Strategies Involving Freedom-To-Operate, Patent Procurement, Enforcement, and Offensive and Defensive Patent Invalidations Proceedings Around the World.
Lead and Influence Cross-Functional and Cross-Regional Teams, Including Ip Counsel Colleagues, Patent Agents, Legal Professionals, and External Counsel, to Deliver Cohesive, Enterprise-Level Ip Solutions
Lead the Development, Prioritization, and Optimization of Global Patent Portfolios, Including Working with Foreign Agents and Attorneys, Us Outside Counsel as Needed, and In-House Legal Assistants, Paralegals, Patent Agents, and Attorney Colleagues.
Conduct Enterprise-Level Patent Portfolio Reviews to Assess Strategic Alignment, Risk Exposure, and Return on Investment, and Provide Actionable Recommendations to Leadership.
Managing Legal Resources and Budgets Associated with Assigned Portfolios, Exercising Disciplined Cost Control While Ensuring Effective Risk Mitigation and Value Creation.
Coordination of Ip Enforcement Activities, Including Patent Infringement and Brand Enforcement.

The Following Is Required for This Role:

Juris Doctor (jd) from An Accredited Law School; Admitted to Practice, Active Member, and In Good Standing in A State Bar.
Admitted to Practice and In Good Standing with The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or A Related Field; Advanced Degree Preferred.
5+ Years of Experience at A Large Law Firm And/or in House Law Department.
Deep, Progressive Experience in Complex Chemical Patent Practice, with Demonstrated Impact at The Business or Enterprise Level.
Proven Ability to Apply Sound Judgment in Ambiguous, High-Risk Situations.
Excellent Attention to Detail and Organizational Ability, Including Managing Priorities and Meeting Deadlines.
Strong Executive Presence and Communication Skills and The Ability to Work Closely and Build Relationships with Domestic and International Business and Technical Colleagues.

The Following Is Preferred for This Role: