Senior Counsel, Patent Prosecution

Acting individually and in cross-functional teams, the in-house Senior Counsel will develop and implement intellectual property strategies for AbbVie’s products and product candidates.

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 (directly and through 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 from an accredited law school; state bar admission enabling in-house practice (specific state not required); registration to practice before the USPTO
- 5+ years of experience practicing patent law as an attorney or patent agent (law firm and/or life sciences company), including substantial U.S. and foreign patent prosecution
- Technical background relevant to pharmaceutical patent prosecution (small molecule and/or biological pharmaceutical discovery & development and/or a technical degree such as molecular biology, biotechnology, biochemistry, biology, chemistry, chemical engineering, or biomedical engineering)
- Strong legal, analytical, communication, collaboration, and people skills
- Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects to meet deadlines

Benefits:
- Paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick), medical/dental/vision insurance, and 401(k) to eligible employees
- Eligible to participate in long-term incentive programs

Location/Work model:
- Waltham, MA; North Chicago, IL; or South San Francisco, CA (hybrid; on site 3+ days/week)