Senior Trademark Counsel

Senior Trademark Counsel

Shape the future of healthcare with us

At Abbott were committed to improving lives through breakthrough scienceand that starts with the people who drive our innovation. We believe diverse perspectives make us stronger and we actively foster an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive and grow.

Our Established Pharmaceuticals Division (EPD) is looking for a Senior Trademark Counsel to join our global team and play a key role in shaping and protecting our brands worldwide.

About the Role

This is a high-impact leadership position where you will guide Abbotts global trademark strategy across diverse markets and therapeutic areas. Youll collaborate with cross-functional teams and senior leadership contributing both legal expertise and business insight.

Youll lead a globally distributed team and help ensure that our brands continue to deliver trust and value to patients around the world.

What Youll Do

• Lead and manage Abbotts global trademark portfolio including clearance prosecution enforcement and protection

• Provide strategic advice on branding trademarks trade dress copyrights and domain names

• Partner closely with marketing regulatory and senior business leaders worldwide

• Support complex multi-national transactions and due diligence activities

• Review and negotiate trademark-related contractual provisions

• Lead and mentor a diverse international team of legal professionals

• Contribute to a collaborative inclusive and high-performing team culture

What Were Looking For

We know that great candidates dont always tick every box. If your experience is close but not an exact match we encourage you to apply.

• Law degree and significant experience in trademark law (typically 10 years)

• Experience managing complex global portfolios or projects

• Strong collaboration and communication skills

• Ability to balance legal expertise with commercial thinking

• Confidence working across cultures and time zones

• Fluency in English; additional languages (e.g. Spanish) are a plus

• Experience in life sciences or regulated industries is beneficialbut not essential

What Youll Bring

• Thoughtful leadership and a collaborative mindset

• Strong relationship-building skills and emotional intelligence

• The ability to influence stakeholders with clarity and empathy

• Comfort navigating complexity and change in a global environment

If this role excites you but youre not sure you meet every requirement wed still love to hear from you. Diverse experiences and perspectives help us build better solutionsand we welcome yours.