Senior Counsel, Intellectual Property

Are you a strategic legal expert passionate about protecting innovation and shaping IP strategy across global teams? Do you thrive in dynamic fast-paced environments where your insights guide leadership decisions and safeguard the company’s most valuable assets? Are you excited by the challenge of managing complex patent, trademark, and copyright portfolios while fostering a culture of compliance and creativity? If you answered "yes" to these questions, we want to talk to you!

HOW YOU’LL MAKE A DIFFERENCE

• Lead the development and execution of strategic global intellectual property strategy, including patents, trademarks, 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 various IP-related agreements (e.g., licensing, technology transfer, non-disclosure, strategic partnerships, supply chain).
• Ensure compliance with international IP laws and implement internal IP policies.
• Collaborate closely 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.

WHAT YOU NEED TO WIN

• 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, providing strategic yet practical and business-oriented advice.
• Excellent organizational skills with a proven 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 a collaborative approach to problem-solving across cross-functional groups and stakeholders.
• Team player willing to work collaboratively in a nimble and agile legal team.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS / EXPERIENCE

• 7+ years of intellectual property-focused legal experience, including patent and trademark prosecution, experience in 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, preferably from a top-ranked law school; a science or technology undergraduate degree.
• Admission to a U.S. state bar (California preferred) and U.S. Patent Bar.
• Combination of law firm and in-house experience preferred; experience in the outdoor industry a strong plus.

Pay

Below is a summary of compensation elements for this role at the company if based in the following locations:

California Base Pay Range: $170,000-$250,000

At Specialized, your base pay is one part of your total compensation package and will depend on your work experience, skills, certification, and location.

LOCATION

• Morgan Hill, CA (Office)