Legal Counsel (Intellectual Property)

Job Description:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school
• Licensed to practice law in a US jurisdiction. If not a member of the State bar in which the position is located, then the successful attorney must take steps to gain admission by complying with the rules for that state's in–house corporate counsel
• Licensed to practice before the USPTO
• 5+ years of experience as a practicing IP attorney

Nice–to–Have's:

• Experience with start–ups and universities – entrepreneurial mindset
• Able to manage large volume of competing priorities strategically and practically without sacrificing attention to detail
• Flexible to work global hours

• Provide legal counsel and strategic guidance on intellectual property, technology transfer, and transactional matters on behalf of Mars Corporate Science & Technology and other Mars Law Departments.
• Perform IP related activities, including conducting preliminary patent searches, identifying patentable subject matter, drafting and prosecuting patent applications (in house or with outside counsel), performing freedom to operate analysis, and leading IP transactions.
• Draft and negotiate IP–related agreements, including confidentiality, consulting, research, joint development, and licensing agreements.
• Conduct IP diligence and provide legal support for research and commercialization collaborations and partnerships.

• Work with over 140,000 diverse and talented Associates, all guided by the Five Principles.
• Join a purpose driven company, where we're striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today.
• Best–in–class learning and development support from day one, including access to our in–house Mars University.
• An industry competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus.

Mars is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.