Intellectual Property Counsel III

Provide intellectual property legal support to the Medtronic Cardiac Ablations Solutions business Creation and execution of a global IP strategy Developing and maintaining a strategic patent portfolio Providing counseling and education to product development teams Performing due diligence for merger and acquisition opportunities Drafting and negotiating complex agreements Advising business clients on various intellectual property matters Managing a global patent portfolio in support of a global business through management of patent preparation and prosecution by outside counsel Developing and communicating strategies that define priorities and objectives for a global intellectual property strategy Managing internal invention disclosure processes to maximize intellectual property protection for Medtronic’s key technologies Leveraging existing patent applications to develop intellectual property assets Supporting management of intellectual property risk, including performing global freedom-to-operate evaluations Supporting patent litigation, pre-suit assessments, and patent office proceedings Supporting IP due diligence for mergers and acquisitions Drafting and negotiating contracts with a focus on intellectual property considerations Providing training and counseling to internal stakeholders on intellectual property activities Requirements Juris Doctor (J.D.) from a nationally accredited law school with strong academic credentials 8+ years of experience as an Attorney in intellectual property law discipline Licensed to practice in at least one US state or the District of Columbia Registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, or similar scientific disciplines (Nice to Have) Medical device experience (Nice to Have) Both in-house and law firm experience (Nice to Have) Excellent judgment supported by strong strategic and analytical thinking (Nice to Have) Ability to prioritize across multiple tasks and demands while remaining organized (Nice to Have) Able to thrive in ambiguity and make decisions amidst multiple, competing demands and activities (Nice to Have) Proficiency in engineering and scientific principles (Nice to Have) Understanding of basic business concepts, strategies, and risks (Nice to Have) Broad intellectual property experience, including patent prosecution, litigation, trademark, contracts, freedom‑to‑operate, opinion preparation, licensing, and intellectual property negotiations (Nice to Have) Software, algorithms, data science and AI experience (Nice to Have) Ability to develop compelling presentations, engage senior leaders with confidence, and distill complex information into business language (Nice to Have) Strong commitment to company values (Nice to Have) Hard Skills intellectual property law patent prosecution litigation trademark contracts freedom‑to‑operate opinion preparation licensing negotiationsdue diligence Soft Skills strategic thinking analytical thinking organizational skills judgment decision making presentation skills communication skills ability to prioritize ability to thrive in ambiguity engagement with senior leaders Certifications & Qualifications Juris Doctor (J.D.) licensed to practice in US state registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademark Office #J-18808-Ljbffr Jobtailor