Senior IP Counsel

Senior IP Counsel – Legal Team, Chemours – Wilmington, DE (Hybrid). Responsibilities Set and own global IP strategy for one or more major business platforms or strategic growth areas, ensuring alignment with Chemours’ innovation, commercial, and risk management objectives. Oversee complex global patent prosecution, enforcement, and opposition activities, including managing outside counsel and foreign agents, while establishing best practices and governance standards. Provide primary strategic IP counsel to senior business and R&D leadership on high‑impact matters including developing and implementing patent strategies involving freedom‑to‑operate, patent procurement, enforcement, and offensive and defensive patent invalidation proceedings worldwide. Lead and influence cross‑functional and cross‑regional teams, including IP counsel colleagues, patent agents, legal professionals, and external counsel, to deliver cohesive, enterprise‑level IP solutions. Develop, prioritize, and optimize global patent portfolios, working with foreign agents, attorneys, US outside counsel, in‑house legal assistants, paralegals, patent agents, and legal colleagues. Conduct enterprise‑level patent portfolio reviews to assess strategic alignment, risk exposure, and return on investment, and provide actionable recommendations to leadership. Manage legal resources and budgets associated with assigned portfolios, exercising disciplined cost control while ensuring effective risk mitigation and value creation. Coordinate IP enforcement activities, including patent infringement and brand enforcement. Qualifications Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school. Admitted to practice, active member, and in good standing in a state bar. Admitted to practice and in good standing with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, chemical engineering, or a related field; advanced degree preferred. 5+ years of experience at a large law firm and/or in‑house law department. Deep, progressive experience in complex chemical patent practice, with demonstrated impact at the business or enterprise level. Proven ability to apply sound judgment in ambiguous, high‑risk situations. Excellent attention to detail and organizational ability, including managing priorities and meeting deadlines. Strong executive presence and communication skills and the ability to work closely and build relationships with domestic and international business and technical colleagues. Preferred Background or experience in fluorochemistry. Experience in trademark licensing and enforcement matters. Benefits Competitive Compensation. Comprehensive Benefits Packages. 401(k) Match. Employee Stock Purchase Program. Tuition Reimbursement. Commuter Benefits. Learning and Development Opportunities. Strong Inclusion and Diversity Initiatives. Company‑paid Volunteer Day. Pay Range: $158,054.00 – $246,960.00. Equal Opportunity Employment Chemours is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, religion, color, gender, disability, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, marital status, family status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. Jurisdictions may have additional grounds for non‑discrimination, and we comply with all applicable laws. Chemours is an E‑Verify employer. Candidates must be able to perform all duties listed with or without accommodation. Immigration sponsorship (e.g., H1‑B visa, F‑1 visa (OPT), TN visa or any other non‑immigrant status) is not currently available for this position. #J-18808-Ljbffr Chemours International Operations Sàrl