Global IP Transactions and Litigation Managing Counsel

Req ID: 9209

Working Location: MASSACHUSETTS, WESTBOROUGH

Workplace Flexibility: Hybrid

For more than 100 years, Olympus has focused on making people’s lives healthier, safer and more fulfilling. 

Every day, we live by our philosophy, True to Life, by advancing medical technologies and elevating the standard of patient care so people everywhere can fulfill their desires, dreams, and lives.

Our five Core Values empower us to achieve Our Purpose:

Patient Focus, Integrity, Innovation, Impact and Empathy.

Learn more about Life at Olympus.

**Please note: All correspondence will be sent from our Olympus domain (@Olympus.com). If you receive correspondence from an entity other than @Olympus.com, it is likely not legitimate.

Job Description

The Global IP Transactions and Litigation Counsel will serve as an Intellectual Property (IP) legal advisor for IP matters to support the Olympus Corporation and all worldwide group companies, including developing and implementing IP strategies for: business development, mergers and acquisitions, and investments; litigation, post-grant proceedings, and dispute resolution; and, license and contract review and negotiation.

The position will report to the Senior Global IP Transactions, Litigation, and Licensing Counsel. The oversight responsibilities extend to IP legal matters in multiple jurisdictions across the Americas, as well as other business centers located in Japan, Europe, China, and elsewhere around the globe.

Job Duties

Serves as attorney handling IP matters arising from the daily business operation of Olympus Corporation and all worldwide group companies (collectively, “Company”), including to:

Support IP aspects of global business development, mergers, and acquisitions, and investment activities, including drafting and negotiating IP-related agreements/licenses and other transactional documents, conducting due diligence, and advising on integration and alliance management;
Support global IP contracting matters including drafting and negotiating licenses and agreements, analyzing technology transfer ramifications, and advising business colleagues on legal risks;
Support global IP litigations, post-grant proceedings, and IP dispute resolution activities through risk mitigation, enforcement and defense strategies, including investigating facts; analyzing litigation positions and counter-positions; managing outside counsel; interviewing and preparing corporate witnesses for deposition or trial; reviewing and editing pleadings; negotiating resolutions; and, reporting on the progress of the litigation to business colleagues and management;
Oversee and provide counsel on freedom-to-operate and patent-clearance activities;
Oversee and provide counsel on virtual patent marking activities;
Support the establishment of processes and procedures for global harmonization of IP transaction, litigation, and contracting matters;
Provide training and education to legal colleagues and organization stakeholders on topics of relevance including IP risk-mitigation measures.
Work with IP colleagues around the world to provide best-in-class IP transactions, licensing, and litigation services.

Job Qualifications

Required:

Juris Doctor Degree from and accredited law school.
Minimum 8 years of experience in a wide array of intellectual property matters including mergers and acquisitions, licensing, patent litigation, patent prosecution, as well as experience in client counseling required.

A mix of relevant law-firm and in-house experience, preferably in the medical device industry, preferred.
Active US attorney license in good standing to practice law in the US.
Active registration to practice before the US Patent & Trademark Office.

Preferred:

Strong relationship skills, ability to influence and motivate colleagues.
High energy, self-motivated, hands-on and participatory with strong results orientation and ability to quickly establish priorities.
Must have a sense of ownership and a desire to support the Company to achieve high-level corporate goals.
Excellent written and oral communication skills, including the ability to communicate clear and concise intellectual property strategies to business clients and executive management.
Demonstrated ability to be a trusted legal advisor.
Positive attitude a must; sense of humor a plus.
Full capability using Microsoft Applications including Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint required.

Why join Olympus?

We offer a holistic employee experience supporting personal and professional well-being through meaningful work, equitable offerings, and a connected culture.

Equitable Offerings you can count on:

Competitive salaries, annual bonus and 401(k)* with company match
Comprehensive medical, dental, vision coverage effective on start date
24/7 Employee Assistance Program
Free live and on-demand Wellbeing Programs
Generous Paid Vacation and Sick Time
Paid Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance*
12 Paid Holidays
On-Site Child Daycare, Café, Fitness Center**

Connected Culture you can embrace:

Work-life integrated culture that supports an employee centric mindset
Offers onsite, hybrid and field work environments
Paid volunteering and charitable donation/match programs
Diversity Equity & Inclusion Initiatives including Employee Resource Groups
Dedicated Training Resources and Learning & Development Programs
Paid Educational Assistance

*US Only

**Center Valley, PA and Westborough, MA

Are you ready to be a part of our team?

Learn more about our benefit and incentives.

The anticipated base pay range for this full-time position working at this location is $158,600.00 - $237,900.00 / year, plus potential for annual bonus (subject to plan eligibility and other requirements). Olympus considers a variety of factors when determining actual compensation for this position including: level of experience, working location, and relevant education and certifications.

At Olympus, we are committed to Our Purpose of making people’s lives healthier, safer and more fulfilling. As a global medical technology company, we partner with healthcare professionals to provide best-in-class solutions and services for early detection, diagnosis and minimally invasive treatment, aiming to improve patient outcomes by elevating the standard of care in targeted disease states.

For more than 100 years, Olympus has pursued a goal of contributing to society by producing products designed with the purpose of delivering optimal outcomes for its customers around the world.

Headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, Olympus employs more than 31,000 employees worldwide in nearly 40 countries and regions. Olympus Corporation of the Americas, a wholly owned subsidiary of Olympus Corporation, is headquartered in Center Valley, Pennsylvania, USA, and employs more than 5,200 employees throughout locations in North and South America. For more information, visit www.olympusamerica.com.

Olympus is dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace

We recognize diversity in people, views and lifestyle choices and emphasize the importance of inclusion and mutual respect. We strive to continue to foster empathy and unity in the workplace so that our employees can fully contribute and thrive.

Let’s realize your potential, together.

It is the policy of Olympus to extend equal employment and advancement opportunity to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, national origin (including language use restrictions), citizenship status, religious creed (including dress and grooming practices), age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth and/or breastfeeding), gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, marital status, disability (physical or mental) and/or a medical condition, genetic information, ancestry, veteran status or service in the uniformed services, and any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

Applicants with Disabilities:

As a Federal Contractor, Olympus is committed to ensuring our hiring process is accessible to everyone. If you need an accommodation in order to complete the application or hiring process, please contact Olympus via email at OCAAccommodations@olympus.com. If your disability impairs your ability to email, you may call our HR Compliance Manager at 1-888-Olympus (1-888-659-6787).

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