Senior Counsel - Intellectual Property

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Qnity is seeking an experienced Senior Counsel – Intellectual Property to play a critical role in protecting and advancing the company's innovation portfolio. Reporting to the Chief IP Counsel, this individual will lead patent‑related legal activities, including patent preparation and prosecution, freedom‑to‑operate (FTO) analysis, patent litigation support, IP transactions, and strategic counseling. This position partners closely with R&D, engineering, product management, regulatory, commercial, and executive leadership teams to develop and execute intellectual property strategies that support business growth and competitive advantage.

The ideal candidate combines deep patent expertise with strong business acumen, technical proficiency, and the ability to influence stakeholders across a global organization. This is a Hybrid role that consists of both In‑Office and Remote work requirements. Candidates who currently live within a commutable distance to Marlborough, MA will be given priority.

Please note:

Sponsorship is not available for this opportunity now or in the future.

• Lead the preparation, prosecution, and management of U.S. and international patent portfolios, partnering with inventors, R&D, and outside counsel to protect key innovations.
• Conduct patentability assessments, freedom‑to‑operate (FTO) analyses, and patent risk evaluations to support product development and business strategy.
• Provide strategic IP counsel on commercialization, licensing, collaborations, M&A activities, and other technology‑driven initiatives.
• Advise business and technical teams on intellectual property risks, opportunities, and best practices to align IP strategy with corporate objectives.
• Support patent litigation, opposition proceedings, enforcement activities, and dispute resolution efforts in collaboration with external counsel.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, building strong partnerships across legal, technical, commercial, and operational teams while helping develop the company's IP function.

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
• Active membership in good standing with at least one U.S. state bar.
• Registration to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
• Technical degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or a closely related discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years of intellectual property legal experience, preferably combining law firm and in‑house counsel experience.
• Proven experience drafting, prosecuting, and managing U.S. and international patent portfolios.
• Demonstrated experience conducting freedom‑to‑operate (FTO) analyses and providing patent risk assessments.
• Experience supporting patent litigation and intellectual property dispute matters.
• Experience negotiating complex technology, licensing,…