Senior Corporate Counsel Intellectual Property

Analog Devices

Limerick
Permanent
Full-time

1 month ago

Analog Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADI) is a global semiconductor leader that bridges the physical and digital worlds to enable breakthroughs at the Intelligent Edge. ADI combines analog, digital, and software technologies into solutions that help drive advancements in digitized factories, mobility, and digital healthcare, combat climate change, and reliably connect humans and the world. With revenue of more than $12 billion in FY22 and approximately 25,000 people globally working alongside 125,000 global customers, ADI ensures today’s innovators stay Ahead of What’s Possible.About Us:Analog Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADI) is a global semiconductor leader that bridges the physical and digital worlds to enable breakthroughs at the Intelligent Edge. ADI combines analog, digital, and software technologies into solutions that help drive advancements in digitized factories, mobility, and digital healthcare, combat climate change, and reliably connect humans and the world. With revenue of more than $12 billion in FY22 and approximately 25,000 people globally working alongside 125,000 global customers, ADI ensures today’s innovators stay Ahead of What’s Possible.#LI-CO1Job DescriptionSenior Corporate Counsel, Intellectual PropertyADI is seeking an experienced lawyer to serve as Corporate Counsel, Intellectual Property. This role will report directly to the Head of ADI’s Intellectual Property team and will oversee intellectual property work across designated business units as part of a global IP team. This role will be based out of ADI’s offices in Limerick, Ireland, and will serve as the in-house expert on European IP matters.PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESThe ideal candidate will have specific experience in European intellectual property law, with some understanding of US intellectual property law, and be capable of leading the development and implementation of IP portfolios for multiple product groups across designated business units, gaining an in-depth understanding of ADI’s business and intellectual property portfolio, and advising the company and its senior leadership regarding the same, on a regular basis. As part of a collaborative global IP team, this individual will be responsible for supporting product development through proactive IP counseling, for driving the development of IP portfolios, and for delivering clear, concise, and actionable legal advice to ADI’s Engineering Fellows, business leaders and R&D personnel. The ideal candidate will also have the depth and breadth of skills and experience needed to have responsibility over the following matters:

Oversee the preparation and prosecution of a global IP portfolio, including the management of outside IP counsel around the world
Direct and guide the IP deliverables for all stages of product development
Provide legal counsel, drafting and negotiation of IP agreements, including software licenses.
Assist with open source software issues, usage reviews and related product clearances
Consistent with overall IP strategy, lead the development and implementation of IP strategies for assigned product groups
Assist with affirmative and defensive IP litigation matters in concert with ADI’s Litigation team.
Manage IP aspects of M&A deals including acquisitions, divestitures, and minority interests.
Conduct patentability searches
Manage product releases by initiating IP clearance/freedom-to-operate investigations
Train and educate business on open source software, invention disclosure processes, patent processes and IP asset management

Qualifications:

Juris Doctor or in-region equivalent enabling the licensed practice of intellectual law in EMEA.
License to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction preferred, but not required.
Registration to practice before the US Patent and Trademark Office and/or other patent offices.
Bachelors or higher degree in Electrical Engineering.
5+ years of experience in patent law, with a mix of in-house and law firm employment.
Engineering work experience in the medical device, semiconductor or software areas would be beneficial, but not required.
Litigation experience as in-house counsel would be beneficial, but not required.
Strong communication skills, including a demonstrated ability to communicate to senior management.
Capacity to function as part of a team including demonstrated ability of successful collaboration in teams including engineering, IP, and legal professionals.
Medical device, semiconductor, software, or circuit design engineering experience.
Experience in various intellectual property legal areas including patent drafting, licensing, trade secret, copyright, trademark, and open-source software.
Ability to work on multiple projects at the same time.
Understanding of IP management and docketing systems, such as Anaqua.
Ability to travel, as needed, both in-region and internationally

For positions requiring access to technical data, Analog Devices, Inc. may have to obtain export licensing approval from the U.S. Department of Commerce - Bureau of Industry and Security and/or the U.S. Department of State - Directorate of Defense Trade Controls. As such, applicants for this position – except US Citizens, US Permanent Residents, and protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) – may have to go through an export licensing review process.Analog Devices is an equal opportunity employer. We foster a culture where everyone has an opportunity to succeed regardless of their race, color, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, social or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, pregnancy, parental status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, union membership, and political affiliation, or any other legally protected group.Job Req Type: ExperiencedRequired Travel: Yes, 10% of the timeShift Type: 1st Shift/Days

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