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WWE

Senior Counsel, Intellectual Property

Stamford, CT · On-site

... WWE - Senior Vice President, Deputy General Counsel and TKO - Head of Intellectual Property and Licensing. The ideal candidate will have approximately 6-8 years of legal experience, focused on ...

3M

Intellectual Property Counsel*

Maplewood, MN · On-site

Act as direct contact for and interact with business clients, outside counsel, and international ... heads and senior management * Results-orientated approach; personal and organizational ...

Guardant Health

Intellectual Property Counsel

San Diego, CA · On-site

$189K - $260K/yr

This role will be directly report to a Director, Intellectual Property. As a member of the IP Team, you will be responsible for providing guidance on a wide range of IP legal matters related to the ...

3M

Intellectual Property Counsel*

Saint Paul, MN

Act as direct contact for and interact with business clients, outside counsel, and international ... heads and senior management * Results-orientated approach; personal and organizational ...

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3M

Intellectual Property Counsel*

Maplewood, MN

Act as direct contact for and interact with business clients, outside counsel, and international ... heads and senior management * Results-orientated approach; personal and organizational ...

3M

Intellectual Property Counsel*

Maplewood, MN

Act as direct contact for and interact with business clients, outside counsel, and international ... heads and senior management * Results-orientated approach; personal and organizational ...

3M

Intellectual Property Counsel*

Saint Paul, MN

Act as direct contact for and interact with business clients, outside counsel, and international ... heads and senior management * Results-orientated approach; personal and organizational ...

New

Guardant Health

Intellectual Property Counsel

Palo Alto, CA · On-site

$189K - $260K/yr

This role will be directly report to a Director, Intellectual Property. As a member of the IP Team, you will be responsible for providing guidance on a wide range of IP legal matters related to the ...

3M

Intellectual Property Counsel*

Maplewood, MN · On-site

Act as direct contact for and interact with business clients, outside counsel, and international ... heads and senior management * Results-orientated approach; personal and organizational ...

Worldpay

Senior Counsel - Intellectual Property

Denver, CO · On-site

$186K - $280K/yr

We're looking for a Senior Counsel, Intellectual Property to join our ever evolving Legal team and help shape the future of global commerce. What you'll own: This role will play a critical part in ...

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How much do senior director intellectual property jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 13, 2026, the average yearly pay for senior director intellectual property in the United States is $128,289.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $103,500.00 and $158,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a senior director of intellectual property?

To thrive as a Senior Director of Intellectual Property, you need deep expertise in patent and trademark law, strategic IP portfolio management, and typically hold a law degree with relevant bar admission. Mastery of IP management software, patent databases, and familiarity with global IP filing systems is expected, along with certifications such as Registered Patent Attorney or Agent. Exceptional negotiation, leadership, and cross-functional communication skills set top candidates apart. These capabilities are crucial for protecting organizational assets, driving business value, and ensuring compliance in a complex, rapidly evolving IP landscape.

What does a senior director of intellectual property do?

A Senior Director of Intellectual Property oversees an organization’s intellectual property strategy, including patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets. They are responsible for developing policies to protect and monetize the company's innovations, ensuring legal compliance, and mitigating risks related to IP infringement. This role often involves collaborating with legal teams, R&D, and executives to align IP initiatives with business goals. Additionally, they may manage IP portfolios, negotiate licensing agreements, and represent the company in IP disputes.

What is the difference between Senior Director Intellectual Property vs Patent Counsel?

AspectSenior Director Intellectual PropertyPatent Counsel
CredentialsAdvanced degree in science or engineering, legal background often preferredLegal degree (JD), patent bar admission, technical background
Work EnvironmentStrategic leadership, managing IP portfolios, cross-department collaborationLegal advisory, patent application drafting, patent prosecution
Industry UsageCommon in large corporations, tech, pharma, manufacturingLegal firms, corporate legal departments, patent law firms
Search/Comparison IntentUnderstanding senior IP leadership rolesLegal patent expertise and patent law roles

The Senior Director Intellectual Property typically oversees strategic IP management and leads teams, requiring both technical and legal expertise. Patent Counsel focuses on patent prosecution, legal advice, and patent application processes. While both roles require legal and technical credentials, the Senior Director has a broader leadership scope, whereas Patent Counsel specializes in patent law and legal procedures.

What are some common challenges faced by a senior director of intellectual property when managing a global IP portfolio?

A Senior Director of Intellectual Property often encounters challenges such as coordinating protection strategies across multiple jurisdictions with differing laws, ensuring timely patent filings, and maintaining alignment with business objectives. They also manage cross-functional teams including R&D, legal, and external counsel to identify, protect, and enforce IP assets. Balancing proactive innovation support with reactive enforcement, while staying abreast of evolving regulations and technologies, is crucial for success in this role.
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Infographic showing various Senior Director Intellectual Property job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 85% Full Time, 12% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 92% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $128,289 per year, or $61.7 per hour.

Senior Counsel- Intellectual Property USA

First Solar

Perrysburg, OH • On-site

$140K - $215K/yr

Full-time

Posted 27 days ago

First Solar rating

6.6

Company rating: 6.6 out of 10

Based on 74 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

457th of 538 rated manufacturers

Job description


First Solar reserves the right to offer you a role most applicable to your experience and skillset.
Basic Job Functions:
We are seeking a skilled and strategic Senior Intellectual Property Attorney to join our growing legal team and play a pivotal role in safeguarding the company's innovations. This role reports to our Chief Intellectual Property Counsel. Responsibilities will include a wide range of intellectual property and transactional matters with a focus on building our patent portfolio, driving transactional matters with deep understanding of the business goals, partnering with technical teams on complex IP issues, and offering risk-based advice in the context of our business needs. A successful candidate will have excellent business judgement, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to handle multiple complex tasks.
Education/Experience:
  • J.D. from an accredited U.S. law school with a license to practice in one or more jurisdictions.
  • Registered U.S. Patent Attorney.
  • Technical degree (B.S., M.S., or Ph.D.) in electrical engineering, physics, or related field with the ability to become well versed in new technologies.
  • At least 6-8 years of experience in patent law, including drafting and prosecuting patent applications, assessing freedom to operate, and transactional IP work.

Required Skills/Competencies:
  • Demonstrates a continuous improvement mindset by (identifying and/or contributing to improvements in specific processes, systems, or workflows).
  • Apply Kaizen principles by (participating in, leading, or supporting improvement initiatives, events, or problem-solving activities).
  • Exhibits a learning mindset by (seeking opportunities to expand knowledge, develop skills, and stay current in relevant areas).
  • Leverages technology, including AI and automation tools, to (enhance efficiency, decision-making, analysis, or operational outcomes as applicable to the role).
  • Shows curiosity and adaptability by (responding to change, adopting new tools/processes, or supporting innovation initiatives).

Essential Responsibilities:
  • Offer strategic guidance to internal stakeholders on making informed and risk-based decisions regarding intellectual property issues.
  • Develop and grow a technologically challenging patent portfolio. Partner with technical teams to identify and harvest intellectual property assets. Search, understand, and explain complex inventions at the Patent Committee and make recommendations in the context of our business needs and product development goals.
  • Assess the competitive IP landscape and provide guidance to business leaders.
  • Draft and negotiate complex IP agreements and other agreements having IP sensitive provisions. Partner with members of development engineering, global supply chain, manufacturing engineering, and other company associates to assist in the company's efforts to develop, acquire, and sell IP assets.
  • Advise the business as an expert on all aspects of IP (patents, technical data, trade secrets, copyrights, and trademarks) regarding strategies, enforcement, protection, avoidance, and collaborations.
  • Manage outside counsel during the drafting of patent applications to create a strong and defensible patent portfolio. Drafting patent applications may also be part of the responsibilities of this position.
  • Provide strategic and cost efficient management for a large patent docket of intellectual property assets.
  • Provide advice on a wide variety of intellectual property topics for the engineering and business teams, including assessment of specific IP assets and the potential impact on business outcomes.
  • Other duties as assigned
  • Job description subject to change at any time.

Reporting Relationships:
  • This position will not have direct reports.

Travel:
  • 10% - 20%

Estimated Salary Range:
  • $140,000- $215,000 Annually

US Physical Requirements:
All positions in our office require interaction with people and technology while either standing or sitting. To best service our customers, internal and external, all associates must be able to communicate face-to-face and on the phone with or without reasonable accommodation. First Solar is committed to compliance with its obligations under all applicable state and federal laws prohibiting employment discrimination. In keeping with this commitment, it attempts to reasonably accommodate applicants and employees in accordance with the requirements of the disability discrimination laws. It also invites individuals with disabilities to participate in a good faith, interactive process to identify reasonable accommodations that can be made without imposing an undue hardship.
Potential candidates will meet the education and experience requirements provided on the above job description and excel in completing the listed responsibilities for this role. All candidates receiving an offer of employment must successfully complete a background check and any other tests that may be required.
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement: First Solar is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values and respects the importance of a diverse and inclusive workforce. It is the policy of the company to recruit, hire, train and promote persons in all job titles without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity. We recognize that diversity and inclusion is a driving force in the success of our company.

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