Dow
Dow
Dow is a global materials science and chemical manufacturing company that develops products for markets including agriculture, aerospace, and other industrial applications. Its portfolio and technical expertise support efforts such as improving agricultural productivity, enabling clean water access, and advancing cleaner energy generation and conservation. With operations serving customers worldwide, Dow brings chemical innovation and materials expertise to complex challenges across multiple sectors.

Senior Intellectual Property Counsel – Packaging and Specialty Plastics

Senior IP Counsel at Dow providing legal guidance on packaging and specialty plastics intellectual property. The role covers patents, licensing, agreements, portfolio management, and innovation-related risk.

Description

  • Advise the business on patents, trade secrets, licensing, technology development, and intellectual property transactions with a practical, commercially focused approach.
  • Draft, review, and negotiate technology development, research collaboration, confidentiality, licensing, joint development, and other IP agreements.
  • Join business and functional discussions to assess intellectual property risks and identify opportunities.
  • Create and execute intellectual property strategies that support business priorities and innovation objectives.
  • Develop and oversee patent portfolios, including drafting and prosecuting patent applications.
  • Direct external counsel supporting patent drafting and prosecution.
  • Deliver legal training and educational sessions for clients.
  • Partner with legal colleagues, business and functional stakeholders, and non-legal teams.
  • Maintain proactive communication with Legal leadership and clients.
  • Assign work effectively to paralegals and other support staff.
  • Oversee outside counsel and other external resources in accordance with Legal department policies.

Requirements

  • Juris Doctor or Master of Laws degree.
  • At least four years of in-house or major law firm experience practicing intellectual property law.
  • Admission to a state bar, or eligibility for admission.
  • Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, chemical engineering, or a comparable technical discipline.
  • Registration to practice before the USPTO.
  • Legal authorization to work in the United States; visa sponsorship or support is not available.
  • Preferred: at least five years of demonstrated intellectual property law experience with a major law firm or corporation.
  • Preferred: experience in the chemical industry or representing companies in chemical manufacturing matters.
  • Preferred: strong academic credentials from law school.

Benefits

  • Market-competitive base salary and bonus opportunity.
  • Programs supporting physical, mental, financial, and social well-being.
  • Competitive retirement offerings with company-provided benefits, savings options, financial planning, and educational resources.
  • Employee stock purchase programs, subject to location-based availability.
  • Student Debt Retirement Savings Match Program for U.S. employees.
  • Comprehensive medical and life insurance coverage.
  • Travel insurance in eligible countries or locations.
  • Training, mentoring, practical work experiences, community involvement, and team-building opportunities.
  • Workplace flexibility based on role requirements.
  • Competitive annual vacation allowance.
  • Paid leave for new parents, including adoptive and foster parents.
  • Paid leave to care for sick or injured family members.
  • Paid time off for volunteering and Employee Resource Group participation.
  • Access to a Wellbeing Portal.
  • On-site fitness facilities where available.
  • Employee discounts on online shopping, cinema tickets, gym memberships, and more.
  • Transportation allowance where available.
  • Meal subsidies or vouchers where available.
  • Carbon-neutral transportation incentives, including bike-to-work programs where available.
  • Domestic relocation assistance, subject to eligibility.

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