Intellectual Property Counsel

---

Job description

Date Posted:

2021-10-05-07:00

Country:

United States of America

Location:

PW100: East Hartford 400 Main Street, East Hartford, CT, 06118 USA

Pratt & Whitney is transforming the future of flight-designing, building and servicing engines unlike any the world has ever seen. And because transformation begins from within, we're seeking the people to drive it. As an Intellectual Property Counsel at Pratt & Whitney you will an industry leading team of engineers, scientists, and program leaders to protect and use our leading-edge technology to drive Pratt & Whitney forward.

Come ready to explore and you'll find a place where your talent takes flight-beyond the borders of title, a country or your comfort zone. Bring your passion and commitment and we'll welcome you into a tight-knit team that takes our mission personally. Channel your drive to make a difference into shaping an organization and an industry that's evolving fast to the future.

Where the difference you make is on display every day. Just look up.

Are you ready to go beyond?

We have a rare opportunity for a talented Intellectual Property Counsel.

As Intellectual Property Counsel, you will join Pratt & Whitney's Intellectual Property legal team, providing legal counsel and support across all of Pratt & Whitney's global operations. You will be based in East Hartford, CT and you will report directly to the Vice President, Chief Intellectual Property Counsel for Pratt & Whitney.

As Intellectual Property Counsel at P&W you will support Pratt & Whitney's growing aerospace business, work closely with peers across Pratt & Whitney legal and be integrated with P&W's business and engineering teams to develop and execute intellectual property strategies and support the business bringing our innovative technology to market.

It is important to emphasize that you will be required to take a visible and important role as a member of Pratt & Whitney's legal team. Your ability to connect and work effectively with engineering and program personnel, win their confidence, and work as an integrated member of a cross-disciplinary team while providing effective legal advice and counsel is critical to succeeding in this position.

The person who can be the right fit for this career growth opportunity is a high-energy self-starter seeking a key IP leadership role within a dynamic, complex, fast paced business. You should be dedicated to collaboratively working in a diverse and inclusive team environment. You are expected to use your strong analytical, interpersonal, organization, and written/oral communication skills to meet the needs of the business. As a lawyer at Pratt & Whitney you must be business-focused, have an attention to detail, and have impeccable ethics and integrity. Occasional business travel (international / national) required for the position.

Location: Hybrid: Remote AND on site - 400 Main Street, East Hartford, CT, 06118.

Key Responsibilities:

* Developing and executing intellectual property strategies for key technologies and programs.
* Negotiating and structuring an array of transactional deals such as supplier agreements, IP licenses, and supporting mergers and acquisitions.
* Overseeing and managing patent preparation and prosecution.
* Counseling, dispute resolution, and representing the company in disputes involving intellectual property in both administrative and other settings.

Basic Qualifications:

* Juris Doctorate from an accredited institution and undergraduate degree in engineering or technical field.
* 5 + years of experience as a practicing attorney.
* Currently admitted and in good standing with at least one state bar with eligibility for Connecticut Authorized In-House Counsel.
* Currently admitted or eligible to take U.S. Patent Office patent bar.
* Eligibility for a U.S. Security Clearance.

Preferred Qualifications:

* Preference for previous work experience as engineer or other technical field within Aerospace, Manufacturing, Electrical, Materials, or Industrial industries.
* Preference for IP litigation and transactional experience.
* Initiative, creativity, along with the ability to craft clear communications both written and verbally.
* Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
* Creative troubleshooting skills.
* Possess excellent judgment and professional maturity.
* Multi-tasking abilities have a client focus, adaptive, and work effectively in a time sensitive and dynamic environment.

Raytheon Technologies is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.

Privacy Policy and Terms:

Click on this link to read the Policy and Terms