Senior Counsel, Intellectual Property

🕒 September 29

⛰️ Colorado – Remote

⛰️ Colorado – Remote

⏰ Full Time

🟠 Senior

⚖️ Legal Counsel / General Counsel

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Specialized Bicycle Components

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1001 - 5000 employees

Founded 1974

🏭 Manufacturing

📣 Marketing

🛒 Retail

Manufacturing • Marketing • Retail

Specialized Bicycle Components is a company that designs and manufactures a wide range of bicycles, including electric, road, gravel, mountain, and city bikes. The company also offers bicycle components, apparel, and accessories. Known for its innovation in bicycle technology, Specialized provides products like S-Works, Turbo Technology, and Brain Technology. In addition to high-performance bikes, they offer a variety of cycling gear and apparel for men, women, and children, as well as a selection of tools and accessories. The company is committed to sustainability and innovation, celebrating over 50 years in the industry. Specialized also provides a support network, including a retailer program, customer service, and resources like suspension calculators and bike registration. Their offerings cater to various cycling needs, from casual riders to professionals.

📋 Description

• Lead the development and execution of strategic global intellectual property strategy, including patents, trademarks, and copyrights • Advise leadership and cross-functional product and engineering teams on IP risks, licensing, and commercialization opportunities • Manage IP-related litigation, dispute resolution, and enforcement actions • Oversee patent and trademark filings, prosecution, and portfolio management • Draft, review, and negotiate IP-related agreements, including licensing, technology transfer, non-disclosure, strategic partnership, and supply-chain agreements • Ensure compliance with international IP laws and implement internal IP policies • Collaborate with R&D, product, and marketing teams around the world to identify and protect innovative assets • Educate and train teammates on IP best practices and risk mitigation

🎯 Requirements

• Strong negotiation, drafting, and analytical skills; experience with global IP issues • Proven ability to proactively spot issues, drive and lead complex projects, and influence senior stakeholders while providing strategic, practical, and business-oriented advice • Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple matters simultaneously in a fast-paced, innovative environment • Strong willingness to learn and expand areas of expertise; comfort with ambiguity and risk • Strong communication skills and collaborative approach to problem-solving across cross-functional groups and stakeholders • Team player willing to work collaboratively in a nimble and agile legal team • 7+ years of intellectual property-focused legal experience • Experience with patent and trademark prosecution • Experience structuring and leading negotiations of intellectual property transactions across various technology areas, including physical goods and software licenses • J.D. from an accredited law school • Admission to a U.S. state bar • U.S. Patent Bar • Science or technology undergraduate degree preferred • Combination of law firm and in-house experience preferred • Experience in the outdoor industry is a strong plus

🏖️ Benefits

• Competitive pay with annual performance-based reviews for continued growth and recognition • Comprehensive healthcare plan options, including PPO, EPO, HDHP, and HMO (acupuncture and physical therapy included) • Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer HSA contributions when enrolled in the High-Deductible Healthcare Plan (HDHP) • Dental and Vision plans • 401(k) Company Matching up to $5,000 annually with immediate 100% vesting and administrative fees paid for by the company • Company-paid Life, AD&D, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability Insurance • Employee Assistance Program that provides access to individualized mental well-being care • Generous Vacation, Sick, Paid Holidays, and Volunteer Time Off • 14 weeks of 100% paid leave for birthing parents and 8 weeks of 100% paid leave for non-birthing parents, plus a Specialized bike for your new baby • Up to $9,000 annually in Career Development & Degree Assistance • Up to $250 annually in Fitness & Wellness Reimbursement • Industry Pro-Deal Discounts and Perks