Summary:

Provide strategic advice and work product on all facets of intellectual property law, including patent prosecution, patent litigation and enforcement, freedom to operate, trademark registration, trade secret management, and draft/review of IP contracts.

Responsibilities:
• Identify new inventions and manage outside attorneys in prosecution of U.S. patent applications
• Respond to USPTO office actions and PTAB proceedings
• Provide IP litigation support
• Review and draft agreements for IP transactions, R&D projects and commercial contracts with IP terms
• Provide general IP-related support and training to members of LG Energy Solution and its affiliates in the U.S.
• Work closely with other in-house members and outside attorneys to accomplish assigned tasks and goals
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications:
• J.D. degree or equivalent and admission to at least one state bar
• 2 to 5 years of law firm and/or in-house experience, preferably in the Battery/Electric Vehicle/Chemistry field
• Bachelor's degree or higher in Chemistry or similar disciplines preferred
• Registered to practice before the USPTO preferred

Skills:
• Excellent analytical, written and verbal communication skills
• High degree of professional ethics and integrity
• Effectively organize and manage independent caseloads presenting multiple simultaneous priorities
• Effective problem-solving techniques
• Korean language skill a plus but not required
• Experience with both patent prosecution and patent litigation is a plus
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally

Benefits Overview:
• 100% employer paid Medical, Dental, and Vision premium for you and your family
• 100% employer paid disability and life insurance
• Employer supported childcare programs
• Generous paid time off/ Holidays
• Opportunity to grow in diverse work environment with a global company
• 401k Retirement savings and planning with generous company match
• Relocation package available for the right candidate