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Core Competencies
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Demonstrates extensive expertise in intellectual property protection strategies, including patent and trade secret management, while effectively balancing business and legal needs. Proven ability to lead negotiations and manage complex legal projects within a matrixed organization.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Intellectual Property ProtectionPatent Portfolio ManagementTrade Secret CounselingNegotiation of Technology AgreementsLegal Research Using AI Tools
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Hard Skills
Patent ProtectionTrade Secret ProtectionDrafting AgreementsRisk ManagementPatent Infringement AssessmentLitigation StrategyGovernance Framework DevelopmentTechnology TransactionsEmerging Technologies Risk AssessmentLegal Analysis
Soft Skills
LeadershipOrganizational SkillsInterpersonal SkillsInfluencingCommunication
Tools & Technologies
Enterprise-Approved AI Tools
Certifications & Qualifications
Law Degree (JD)Admission to Practice Before the USPTO
Industry Keywords
Intellectual PropertyTechnology TransactionsCommercial TransactionsProcurementStrategic Partnerships
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Advise business and technology teams on intellectual property protection strategies, including patent protection, trade secret protection, defensive publication, and other approaches
- Support management of Vanguard’s global patent portfolio and oversight of outside patent counsel
- Support trade secret identification, protection, governance, and risk-management initiatives
- Negotiate and advise on technology transactions, research collaborations, and strategic partnerships
- Advise internal business teams and OGC colleagues on intellectual property issues in commercial, technology, procurement, and strategic transactions
- Assess and mitigate intellectual property risks involving emerging technologies, third-party relationships, and internal technology development
- Assess and manage patent infringement allegations, trade secret misappropriation claims, pre-litigation disputes, litigation matters, and settlement strategies
- Oversee outside counsel and coordinate with business stakeholders
- Develop templates, playbooks, governance frameworks, and training for intellectual property protection and risk management
Requirements
What you’ll need- Minimum of 10 years of related legal experience
- Minimum of 8 years of professional intellectual property experience
- Undergraduate degree and Law degree (JD)
- Admission to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)
- Experience with patent and trade secret counseling and U.S. and foreign patent portfolio management
- Experience drafting and negotiating intellectual property and technology-related agreements
- Experience using enterprise-approved artificial intelligence tools responsibly and effectively for legal research, analysis, drafting, and efficient delivery of legal services
- Ability to balance business and legal needs and manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Exceptional leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills
- Track record of serving and navigating relationships with internal and/or external parties, including influencing, counseling, and negotiating
- Ability to communicate effectively, influence, and build agreement with senior leaders and across a matrixed organization
- No visa sponsorship offered for this position
Benefits
Comp & perks- Hybrid working model designed to provide flexibility and enable in-person learning, collaboration, and connection
- Long-term financial wellbeing focus
- Learning and development opportunities