Provide deep, specialized knowledge in managing intellectual property assets on client projects for various service lines and sizes of scale. Support substantive training initiatives and create standardized processes for short-term and long-term workflows across sales and production teams. Serve as strategic advisor to leadership and clients. A fundamental aspect of this role is the ability to drive efficiencies and consultative approaches for the success of our clients.
ROLE DESCRIPTION
· Direct complex and/or long-term projects successfully to meet client schedules, internal processes, and quality requirements
· Strategically advise senior leadership on high-risk projects
· Serve as substantive bridge to departmental managers and technology teams on AI and automation initiatives
· Prepare training documentation and presentations for IP knowledge management and consistency across global teams
· Lead team preparation and delivery of project kickoff and closure meetings
· Coordinate presentations with sales on annual client reporting
· Escalate timely and thoroughly to manage any deficiencies or delays that impact internal and client deadlines
· Work consistently both independently and within teams across functional business lines to achieve ideal service goals
REQUIRED SKILLS
· Exceptional attention to detail w/ strong organizational abilities
· Enthusiasm in learning new consulting frameworks and proprietary departmental technologies
· Demonstrated analytical skills for providing guidance complex projects
· Proactive approach to identifying and resolving qualitative and knowledge-gap challenges
· Ability to multi-task and meet internal and client-facing deadlines for a globally-based team
· Assist with marketing across service line and departmental initiatives
· Strong ability to explain complex procedural or substantive issues to non-experts and stakeholders
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS
· Bachelor’s Degree required, JD or paralegal required
· 8-10 years of experience in law, IP strategy, or technology management, with specific expertise in prosecution and/or IP maintenance
DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
· Strong project management skills with a commitment to intellectual property services and governance
· Solid understanding of patent and trademark prosecution procedures, IP portfolio maintenance, and international IP rules.
· Interest in presenting to and developing relationships with clients