Sr Patent Counsel

Job LocationCincinnatiJob DescriptionAbout UsWe produce globally recognized brands, and we grow the best business leaders in the industry. With a portfolio of trusted brands as diverse as ours, it is paramount our leaders are able to lead with courage the vast array of brands, categories and functions. We serve consumers around the world with one of the strongest portfolios of trusted, quality, leadership brands, including Always®, Ambi Pur®, Ariel®, Bounty®, Charmin®, Crest®, Dawn®, Downy®, Fairy®, Febreze®, Gain®, Gillette®, Head & Shoulders®, Lenor®, Olay®, Oral-B®, Pampers®, Pantene®, SK-II®, Tide®, Vicks®, and more. Our community includes operations in approximately 70 countries worldwide.  Please visit  for the latest news and information about us and our brands.The OpportunityP&G is seeking a talented and experienced patent attorney to join its Legal organization at its Headquarters in Cincinnati, Ohio. The selected attorney will be a strategic partner to the business in the creation and protection of global intellectual property assets for P&G's brands. Key aspects of the role include IP strategy development, preparation, and prosecution of patent applications globally, freedom-to-practice assessments, patent enforcement and due diligence.P&G attorneys work directly with clients to solve problems creatively and determine how best to manage the client's legal needs across critically important, as well as challenging and rapidly evolving, legal spaces. The position requires strong cross-team collaboration and coordination with business clients, multifunctional partners, and legal colleagues.Job QualificationsQualificationsA Juris Doctorate with outstanding academic performanceMembership in at least one state bar, with the ability to become a member of the Ohio bar.Prefer two to eight years of experience with a law firm, in-house, government or other legal department in drafting patent applications and responding to patent office actions in the US as well as foreign jurisdictions.Registered to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office.Excellent written and verbal communication skills, and very strong problem-solving skills.Track record of success in professional and personal activities.Proven leadership as well as the ability to work as a member of a team, both with business clients and within the Legal organization.Pay Range: $176,000 - $220,000Compensation for roles at P&G varies depending on a wide array of equal opportunity factors including but not limited to the specific office location, role, degree/credentials, relevant skills, and level of experience. At P&G compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. Total rewards at P&G include salary + bonus (if applicable) + benefits. Your recruiter may be able to share more about our total rewards offerings and the specific salary range for the relevant location(s) during the hiring process.Our company is committed to providing equal opportunities in employment. We value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.Immigration Sponsorship is not available for this role. For more information regarding who is eligible for hire at P&G along with other work authorization FAQ's, please click HERE.P&G participates in e-verify as required by law.Qualified individuals will not be disadvantaged based on being unemployed.We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.Job ScheduleFull timeJob NumberR000119921Job SegmentationExperienced Professionals (Job Segmentation)Starting Pay / Salary Range$176,000.00 - $220,000.00 / year

Created: 2024-12-04