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Aptar Group

IP Legal Attorney

Crystal Lake, IL · On-site

U.S. registered patent attorney or patent agent, European Patent Attorney qualification, or equivalent international patent qualification preferred. * Juris Doctor (JD) or equivalent legal degree ...

Aptar Group

IP Legal Attorney

Crystal Lake, IL

U.S. registered patent attorney or patent agent, European Patent Attorney qualification, or equivalent international patent qualification preferred. * Juris Doctor (JD) or equivalent legal degree ...

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IP Senior Legal Attorney

Crystal Lake, IL · On-site

U.S. registered patent attorney or patent agent, European Patent Attorney qualification, or equivalent international patent qualification preferred. * Juris Doctor (JD) or equivalent legal degree ...

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Wilkes Barre, PA · On-site

$85K - $90K/yr

Other responsibilities as required to further the legal and justice issues of the person being served. STAFF ATTORNEY QUALIFICATIONS: * Law degree from an accredited law school and license to ...

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Washington, DC · On-site

$89K - $116K/yr

The Legal Department of the American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations ... The AFL-CIO Fellow will work with lawyers in the AFL-CIO Legal Department and with other union ...

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Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$22 - $30/hr

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State of Montana

Lawyer

Helena, MT

$74K - $97K/yr

This position will primarily provide legal advice and representation to DNRC's Water Division and Central Services Division. This Lawyer (1) or (2) position will collaborate with the legal team and ...

AFL-CIO

Fellowship Lawyer

Washington, DC

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State of Montana

Lawyer

Helena, MT · On-site

$74K - $97K/yr

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Legal Assistant

Tampa, FL · On-site

$65K - $80K/yr

We have a database of skilled attorneys and other legal professionals. Combined we have over 40 years experience staffing Law Firms and Corporate Law Departments of all sizes. We are family-owned ...

State of Montana

Lawyer

Helena, MT · On-site

$74K - $97K/yr

This position will primarily provide legal advice and representation to DNRC's Water Division and Central Services Division. This Lawyer (1) or (2) position will collaborate with the legal team and ...

AFL-CIO

Fellowship Lawyer

Washington, DC

$89K/yr

The Legal Department of the American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations ... The AFL-CIO Fellow will work with lawyers in the AFL-CIO Legal Department and with other union ...

Burnett Legal Group

Legal Assistant

Omaha, NE

$30/hr

The Legal Assistant will support one or two attorneys representing individuals, families, and business owners, mainly in the areas of estate planning, probate, estate, and trust administration. The ...

Burnett Legal Group

Legal Assistant

Omaha, NE · On-site

The Legal Assistant will support one or two attorneys representing individuals, families, and business owners, mainly in the areas of estate planning, probate, estate, and trust administration. The ...

Montana

Lawyer

Helena, MT · On-site

$74K - $97K/yr

This position will primarily provide legal advice and representation to DNRC's Water Division and Central Services Division. This Lawyer (1) or (2) position will collaborate with the legal team and ...

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San Francisco, CA · On-site

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Woodbury, NY · On-site

$75K/yr

Legal Secretary Our client is seeking a highly organized and experienced Legal Secretary to support attorneys specializing in family and business law. Working out of the Woodbury (Long Island) Office ...

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As of Sep 15, 2026, the average yearly pay for legal lawyer in the United States is $81,691.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $52,000.00 and $79,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a legal lawyer do?

A legal lawyer, also known simply as a lawyer or attorney, provides clients with advice and representation on legal matters. Their responsibilities include preparing legal documents, representing clients in court, negotiating settlements, and offering guidance on legal rights and obligations. Lawyers may specialize in various areas such as criminal law, corporate law, family law, or intellectual property. They play a critical role in ensuring that clients understand their legal options and are fairly represented in legal proceedings.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a legal lawyer, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Legal Lawyer, you need a strong understanding of law and legal procedures, excellent research and analytical skills, and a Juris Doctor (JD) degree with bar admission. Familiarity with legal research databases such as Westlaw or LexisNexis, as well as case management software, is typically required. Outstanding written and verbal communication, negotiation, and critical thinking are essential soft skills for building client trust and presenting cases effectively. These skills and qualifications are crucial for providing sound legal advice, achieving favorable outcomes, and upholding ethical standards in legal practice.

What are some common challenges a legal lawyer faces when managing multiple cases simultaneously?

Legal lawyers often juggle several cases at once, which requires strong organizational skills and attention to detail. Balancing court deadlines, client meetings, and document preparation can be demanding, and unexpected developments in one case may impact schedules for others. Successful lawyers use case management software and effective communication strategies to stay on top of priorities while ensuring each client receives dedicated attention. Collaborating with paralegals and colleagues also helps distribute workload and maintain a high standard of service.

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Work EnvironmentLaw firms, courts, corporate legal departmentsLaw firms, legal departments, government agencies
Employer & Industry UsageLegal professionals providing legal advice and representationSupporting legal teams with research, document preparation

Legal Lawyers and Paralegals both work within the legal industry, but Legal Lawyers are licensed to provide legal advice and represent clients in court, requiring a law degree and passing the bar. Paralegals assist lawyers with research, document drafting, and case preparation, typically with less formal education. While they often work in similar environments, their roles and responsibilities differ significantly.

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IP Legal Attorney

Crystal Lake, IL • On-site

Aptar Group
Chemical Manufacturing • 10K+ employees
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Job description

Join our team and Be You Be Aptar.
Intellectual Property Attorney
Reports to: Global Head of Intellectual Property
Location: Global/flexible
The IP Attorney will support Aptar's global intellectual property strategy by helping manage and protect intellectual property assets across multiple jurisdictions. The IP Attorney will support a broad range of IP matters, including portfolio management, licensing, enforcement, and IP-related transactions.
This role will also serve as a practical IP partner to the business, R&D, Innovation, and segment IP teams, helping align IP/patent support with commercial objectives and innovation priorities.
Aligned with Aptar's values, the IP Attorney will:
  • Enable customer success through practical, IP-informed, and legally sound solutions.
  • Support sustainability and compliance with environmental regulations.
  • Foster an inclusive, equitable workplace.
  • Uphold Aptar's Core Values in all professional interactions.

As an Intellectual Property Attorney, You Will:
  1. IP Execution & Advisory Support
  • Provide IP analysis and practical guidance on patent and IP matters in support of segment IP leaders.
  • Support interpretation and application of Group IP standards, templates, and minimum requirements
  • Assist in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating complex IP-related documents and IP-related commercial contract provisions (e.g., licenses, NDAs, collaboration clauses, technology transfers, joint development agreements).
  • Support IP due diligence in M&A, strategic partnerships, and other corporate transactions.
  • Contribute to the development of IP capabilities across the legal team
  • Develop and implement internal IP policies, procedures, and training programs, including conducting IP training for business, R&D, and legal stakeholders.

  1. IP risk management support (FTO, litigation, oppositions, and patent challenges)
  • Perform or coordinate preliminary IP analyses (prior art, risk framing, issue spotting).
  • Support dispute, opposition, litigation, and patent challenge matters under the direction of the Global Head of Intellectual Property or Senior IP Attorney, including coordination with external counsel and segment IP leadership.
  • Support enforcement actions against IP infringement, including cease-and-desist letters, administrative proceedings, and litigation.
  • Coordinate with external counsel in IP disputes and support internal stakeholders on strategy and resolution.
  • Capture and document lessons learned from disputes and risk cases

  1. Patent quality, claim strategy & prosecution enablement
  • Support claim drafting and prosecution strategy under the direction of the Global Head of Intellectual Property, Senior IP Attorney, or segment IP leadership to improve quality, enforceability, and alignment with business intent.
  • Ensure filings meet Group quality gates and documentation expectations
  • Act as an IP/patent strategy sounding board for segment IP leaders on prosecution tactics.
  • Provide IP support on claim strategy and quality (breadth, enforceability), and quality gates where appropriate.
  • Coordinate with segment IP leaders to ensure filings reflect invention intent and business strategy, while being legally robust.
  • Support patent prosecution, office action responses, invention disclosure review, and related patent portfolio activities in coordination with the Senior IP Attorney, segment IP leadership, and external counsel.
  • Support internal stakeholders on prosecution strategy and related portfolio decisions.

  1. Portfolio strategy & value creation
  • Assist in identifying underutilized IP assets for potential reuse, licensing, or monetization.
  • Support portfolio review exercises (renewals, pruning, coverage analysis, competitive positioning).
  • Provide IP input and guidance on cross-segment IP reuse and synergy initiatives, including issues related to product launches, marketing campaigns, and vendor relationships.
  • Partner with R&D, Engineering, Marketing, and Procurement teams to identify and protect innovations and brand assets.

  1. External Counsel Coordination
  • Support day-to-day interaction with external IP counsel under agreed rules-of-engagement and in coordination with the Global Head of Intellectual Property or Senior IP Attorney.
  • Prepare work scopes, briefing materials, and legal context to improve efficiency and cost control
  • Review external counsel work product for quality and alignment with internal strategy, under the direction of the Global Head of Intellectual Property or Senior IP Attorney.
  • Represent the company, where appropriate, in industry groups and external forums related to IP law and policy.

Who We are Looking For
Education/Licenses & Experience Required
  • Patent attorney, patent agent, European Patent Attorney, or equivalent IP/patent professional qualification required.
  • U.S. registered patent attorney or patent agent, European Patent Attorney qualification, or equivalent international patent qualification preferred.
  • Juris Doctor (JD) or equivalent legal degree from an accredited institution preferred, but not required.
  • Typically 4-6 years of experience in IP law, patent practice, IP portfolio management, or a comparable IP professional role, whether in-house, at a law firm, patent agency, or comparable professional setting.
  • Technical expertise relevant to Aptar's application fields preferred.
  • Experience with patents and IP risk topics, including FTO, prosecution, disputes, oppositions, post-grant challenges, and other patent validity proceedings
  • Experience working in matrixed or multi-business organizations preferred
  • Experience supporting IP portfolios and IP-related transactions.
  • Strong understanding of patent matters and working knowledge of trademark, copyright, and trade secret issues.

Skills / Abilities Required
  • Strategic IP thinking and pragmatic execution mindset
  • Commercially oriented judgment with ability to translate IP issues into practical business guidance.
  • Stakeholder management and cross-cultural collaboration
  • Judgment under uncertainty; risk-based decision making
  • Clear communication (executive-level and operational)
  • Continuous improvement orientation; ability to simplify and standardize without damaging what works

Preferred Attributes
  • In-house experience managing IP portfolios or supporting IP litigation at product-based companies or with a global law firm.
  • Technical background (e.g., engineering, life sciences, software) is a plus.
  • Experience with IP litigation and enforcement across multiple jurisdictions.
  • Familiarity with USPTO, EPO, WIPO, and other international IP offices and procedures.
  • Exposure to IP issues in technology, software, life sciences, pharma, medical devices, or consumer products.
  • Experience with IP due diligence in M&A or licensing transactions.
  • Business-oriented mindset with strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Who We are
At Aptar, we leverage insights, design, engineering and science to develop drug and consumer product dosing, dispensing and protection technologies for many of the world's leading brands. Aptar in turn makes a meaningful difference in the lives, looks, health and homes of millions of patients and consumers around the world. Our innovations nasal drug delivery for emergency medicines, precise fragrance applications, mess-free ketchup dispensing for kids, connected technologies that support patients in adhering to their treatments and much more
With manufacturing facilities across North America, Europe, Asia, and South America, and a dedicated team of over 13,000 employees in about 20 countries, Aptar is committed to creating impactful innovations for our customers and their consumers.
Our Culture
At Aptar, our success is driven by the individuals who contribute their unique talents and perspectives every day. We believe that when you bring your authentic self to work, we all thrive.
How We Support Our Employees
  • An exciting, diverse and value based working environment
  • Award-winning corporate university offering personal development and training opportunities.
  • Competitive base salary and performance-based bonus plan.
  • Contribute to the communities where we reside.
  • Innovative benefits plan which includes: 401k & Retirement Savings plan, vacation, medical, dental, vision, life, disability, pet insurance, wellness plan, and generous paid maternity/paternity leave.

Aptar is an equal opportunities employer. We believe that a diverse workforce is key to our success. We welcome applications from all members of society irrespective of age, sex, disability, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief.
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