Primary Function of Position
- The Senior Counsel, IP Strategy, will be responsible for supporting Intuitive’s global IP litigation, diligence and strategy, including assertion of intellectual property against infringers, defense of Intuitive against charges of patent infringement, IP due diligence and other transactional deals and IP strategy.
- This Senior Counsel will also need to be able to manage an active patent portfolio and identify and protect the company’s legal and IP interests.
- The role requires the attorney to manage and perform direct work on a variety of IP matters, including patent, trademark, trade secret, licensing, contract, and litigation matters.
- The attorney will interact daily with engineers, data scientists, engineering management, clinical specialists, and company executives.
- The Senior Counsel should provide advice about industry and regulatory developments as well as development and implementation of operational and risk management processes and procedures.
- The Senior Counsel will report to the VP of IP Litigation & Strategy, and must escalate issues, as appropriate, and partner with all legal team members.
- The role must represent Intuitive Surgical with external parties, including customers, regulators, affiliates and industry trade groups.
Job/Skill Requirements
- Minimum of 8+ years’ experience of combined law firm, or in-house legal department experience including patent application preparation and prosecution
- J.D. Degree and a California state bar member in good standing
- Registration with the United States Patent and Trademark Office
- Exceptional academic and/or professional background in Computer Science, Software, AI/ML, Data Analytics, and/or Electrical Engineering preferred
- Significant experience with litigation, settlement negotiations, licensing transactions and other disputes and diligence
- Demonstrated IP experience (patents, trademarks, and trade secrets) in strategy, litigation and prosecution
- Ability to evaluate assets and legal issues related to licensing, purchasing or selling patent portfolios
- Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and writing skills with the ability to function in a fast-paced, cross functional, and high-technology organization
- Versatility and ability to learn new areas of law and apply knowledge effectively
- Demonstrated ability to manage manage the successful delivery of services by outside counsel and control matter costs
- Ability to travel as necessary which could include extended trips on occasion
Other Personal Characteristics:
- Engaging, courageous, and self-directed, accustomed to managing with a collaborative, fact-based approach
- Collaborative, resourceful and able to anticipate needs and navigate in a rapidly changing environment
Due to the nature of our business and the role, please note that Intuitive and/or your customer(s) may require that you show current proof of vaccination against certain diseases including COVID-19. Details can vary by role.
Intuitive is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees, and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type, without regard to race, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, color, age, religion, protected veteran or disability status, genetic information or any other status protected under federal, state, or local applicable laws.
EEO and AA Policy
We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with fair chance laws.
Preference will be given to qualified candidates who do not reside, or plan to reside, in Alabama, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Indiana, Iowa, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, Missouri, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, or Tennessee.
We provide market-competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay, incentives, benefits, and equity. It would not be typical for someone to be hired at the top end of range for the role, as actual pay will be determined based on several factors, including experience, skills, and qualifications. The target salary ranges are listed.
