Senior Counsel – Intellectual Property

Senior Counsel – Intellectual Property

Employer: GE Aerospace. Job Description Summary We seek a Senior Intellectual Property (IP) Counsel to contribute toward IP strategy and policy within the IP team, handling projects and programs that impact quality, efficiency, and effectiveness of the function. The Senior IP Counsel maintains proactive awareness of legal and regulatory developments, serves as a best practice and quality resource, and collaborates with internal and external stakeholders to solve complex problems. Job Description Roles and Responsibilities - Manage IP matters that impact team quality and effectiveness; contribute toward policy and standard work; engage with FLIGHT DECK elements pertaining to area of responsibility (metrics, standard work, action plans, problem solving). - Conduct FTO analyses, patent landscaping, and validity assessments; use expertise and analytical skills to issue-spot and identify IP risks; advocate for continuous improvement in existing solutions and protocols. - Support IP transactions (R&D agreements, licenses, NDAs, sale/purchase, USG contracts) by providing reasoned legal advice drawing on developing specialized expertise; collaborate with multiple internal resources to align with business objectives. - Support IP disputes and enforcement matters (patent/trade secret) by conducting legal research, drafting memoranda, and assisting with case strategy under the guidance of other Senior Counsel; collaborate with inside and outside counsel on assigned matters. - Contribute to IP asset development (patent strategy, portfolio analysis) by synthesizing information and providing recommendations to senior leaders; ensure delivery of quality work within area of responsibility. - Assess existing IP policies, procedures, and protocols to identify opportunities for greater impact and continuous improvement; contribute to standard work development within area of responsibility. - Advise on FAR/DFARS IP/data rights matters in USG contracts and proposals, drawing on developi