Counsel, Research Transactions & IP

Position Summary

The Counsel for Research Transactions and IP supports the organization’s research enterprise by providing legal review, drafting, and negotiation assistance for a broad range of research‑related agreements. This role also includes foundational intellectual property (IP) exposure, allowing the attorney to support research and innovation activities while developing expertise at the intersection of scientific research, IP, and healthcare regulation. The position is designed for an early‑career attorney seeking to grow in academic medical center research and technology‑enabled innovation under the guidance of senior research and IP counsel.

• Draft, review, and negotiate routine and moderately complex research agreements, including sponsored research agreements, data use and data sharing agreements, material transfer agreements (MTAs), and confidential disclosure agreements (CDAs).
• Identify, analyze, and elevate legal, regulatory, or IP‑related issues for senior‑level review.

• Assist senior research and IP attorneys on matters involving ownership and allocation of IP in research agreements, publication rights, background IP, licensing‑related contract terms, confidential information, trade secrets, and data protection provisions.
• Review agreements that interface with technology transfer, commercialization, and innovation initiatives.
• Partner with Innovation / Technology Transfer teams to apply institutional IP policies consistently.

• Research and analyze issues related to data privacy and security in research collaborations and regulatory compliance affecting research and innovation.
• Prepare summaries, issue analyses, and contracting guidance for internal stakeholders.

• Work directly with investigators, research administrators, and business leads to explain contract terms and IP‑related concepts.
• Participate in cross‑functional meetings supporting research and innovation programs.

• Build familiarity with institutional research and IP policies, model agreements, and standard positions.
• Assist in maintaining contract templates, clause libraries, and internal guidance that integrate IP considerations.

Required:
• Juris Doctor
• 2+ years of experience practicing law
• Maintain licensure to practice law in the State of Ohio
Preferred:
• Exposure to intellectual property issues through law firm practice, clinical programs, or coursework
• Experience with research, healthcare, or technology‑focused clients
• Familiarity with academic research or technology commercialization environments
• Contract drafting and negotiation specifically in healthcare, life sciences, or research‑related matters
• Demonstrated interest in developing a practice in research, innovation, and IP‑adjacent healthcare law
• Strong legal writing, analytical, and organizational skills

Burnet Campus

Full time, Shift Day (United States of America)

Regular FTE

40

Annualized pay may vary based on FTE status: $ - $

Cincinnati Children’s is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment of dignity and respect for all employees, patients, and families. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, genetic information, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.