Corporate Counsel - Intellectual Property & Strategy

Role Summary

In-house Counsel for AbbVie's Patent Prosecution group within the Intellectual Property, Transactions, and Innovation legal team. You will develop and implement intellectual property strategies for AbbVie's products and product candidates. This position supports AbbVie's pharmaceutical products and is based in Irvine, CA; North Chicago, IL; or Waltham, MA with a hybrid work model (onsite 3+ days/week).

Responsibilities

• Maximize AbbVie's competitive position through creation and implementation of intellectual property strategies
• Provide legal advice and counsel to cross-functional R&D and business teams on a variety of IP-related matters
• Draft, file, and prosecute strategically useful patent applications worldwide both directly and through management of outside counsel
• Challenge and defend patents in IPR, opposition, interference, and other post-grant proceedings
• Conduct prior art searches, analyze third-party patent positions, and conduct due diligence to support business development activities

Qualifications

• JD degree from an accredited law school, state bar admission enabling in-house practice (specific state not required), and registration to practice before the USPTO
• 2+ years of experience practicing patent law as an attorney or patent agent at a law firm and/or life sciences company, including substantial U.S. and foreign patent prosecution
• Experience with India, China, and emerging markets a plus
• Technical background relevant for pharmaceutical patent prosecution, such as:
  • Experience with small molecule and/or biological pharmaceutical discovery & development, and/or
  • Technical degree in relevant field, such as molecular biology, biotechnology, biochemistry, biology, chemistry, chemical engineering, or biomedical engineering
• Medical device experience a plus
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects to meet deadlines

Skills

• Strong legal, analytical, communication, collaboration, and people skills