Associate Director, Intellectual Property Counsel (Hybrid)

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Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-CT-EAST HARTFORD-ETC 400 Main St BLDG ETC

Position Role Type:

Hybrid

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U.S. citizenship is required as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Security Clearance Type:

None/Not Required

Security Clearance Status:

Not Required

Pratt & Whitney is working to once again transform the future of flightdesigning building and servicing engines unlike any the world has ever seen. And because transformation begins from within were seeking the people to drive it. So calling all curious.

Come ready to explore and youll find a place where your talent takes flightbeyond the borders of title a country or your comfort zone. Bring your passion and commitment and well welcome you into a tight-knit team that takes our mission personally. Channel your drive to make a difference into shaping an organization and an industry thats evolving fast to the future.

At Pratt & Whitney the difference you make is on display every day. Just look up. Are you ready to go beyond

Pratt & Whitney is transforming the future of flightdesigning building and servicing the most advanced aircraft engines the world has ever seen. We are seeking an Intellectual Property Counsel to join a tight-knit team that works alongside our world-class engineers scientists and program leaders to protect and use our leading-edge technology to propel P&W forward.

**This role is a hybrid work opportunity at our East Hartford Connecticut location.

As Associate Director Intellectual Property Counsel you will support our P&Ws growing global aerospace business. You will work closely with peers across legal business and technical teams to develop and execute intellectual property strategies and support the business bringing our innovative technology to market. You will need to take a visible role connect and work effectively with those peers and win their confidence. You must be integral to the cross-disciplinary team while providing effective legal advice and counsel.

The business is dynamic complex and position demands legal acumen business focus and impeccable integrity.

You will report directly to the Vice President Chief Intellectual Property Counsel for P&W. Occasional business travel (domestic and international) may be required.

What You Will Do:

• Collaborate with clients in developing and executing intellectual property strategies for key technologies and programs.
• Negotiating and advising regarding an array of transactions with customers suppliers partners and license counterparties and supporting mergers and acquisitions.
• Overseeing and managing patent preparation and prosecution.
• Monitoring assessing and mitigating risk regarding third-party patents and applications
• Counseling dispute resolution and representing the company in disputes involving intellectual property in both administrative and other settings.
• Driving IP engagement within the business

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Juris Doctorate from an accredited institution and undergraduate degree in engineering or technical field and 10 years of professional experience including 5 years of experience as a practicing attorney.
• Currently admitted and in good standing with at least one state bar.
• Currently admitted or eligible for U.S. Patent bar.
• Eligible for a U.S. Security Clearance.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Bachelors degree or higher in mechanical aerospace materials or comparable engineering or technical discipline.
• Engineering experience within the same fields.
• IP litigation and transactional experience.
• USG contracts IP.
• Effective written and verbal communication on complex issues.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Creative problem-solving skills.
• Excellent judgment and professional maturity.
• Able to adapt to dynamic complex and fast-paced environments.

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What is my role type

In addition to transforming the future of flight we are also transforming how and where we work. Weve introduced role types to help you understand how you will operate in our blended work environment. This role is:

Hybrid: Employees who are working in Hybrid roles will work regularly both onsite and offsite. This means that responsibilities of the job need to be performed onsite on a regular basis.

Candidates will learn more about role type and current site status throughout the recruiting process. For onsite and hybrid roles commuting to and from the assigned site is the employees personal responsibility.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process candidates may be asked to attendselect steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site hybrid or remote.

The salary range for this role is 157200 USD - 298800 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer including but not limited to the role function and associated responsibilities a candidates work experience location education/training and key skills.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits including but not limited to medical dental vision life insurance short-term disability long-term disability 401(k) match flexible spending accounts flexible work schedules employee assistance program Employee Scholar Program parental leave paid time off and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including but not limited to individual performance business unit performance and/or the companys performance.

This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age disability or veteran status or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act.

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