Explore Patent Counsel Jobs

Patent Counsel professionals help organizations protect and strategically manage their inventions and other intellectual property. Browse vetted Patent Counsel opportunities on Ladders, including roles with compensation of $100,000 or more at companies seeking experienced legal and technical talent.

What Does a Patent Counsel Do?

Patent Counsel advises businesses on patent rights throughout the innovation lifecycle. Responsibilities may include developing patent strategies, overseeing application preparation and prosecution, assessing patentability, managing outside counsel, and advising on intellectual property risks. The scope of a role varies by organization, industry, and seniority.

Skills and Qualifications

Employers commonly seek a law degree, admission to a relevant bar, and substantial experience with patent law. Depending on the position, candidates may also need a technical or scientific background and experience with patent prosecution, licensing, portfolio management, freedom-to-operate analysis, or litigation support. Strong communication and business judgment are valuable when translating complex legal issues for technical and executive teams.

Industries and Career Opportunities

Patent Counsel roles can be found across technology, life sciences, pharmaceuticals, manufacturing, and other innovation-driven sectors. Job titles and responsibilities vary; opportunities may include in-house counsel positions, senior counsel roles, and leadership-level intellectual property positions.

Find Your Next Patent Counsel Role

Use Ladders to explore vetted Patent Counsel jobs paying $100,000 or more. Review each listing for its responsibilities, required qualifications, location, and compensation details, then apply to roles that align with your legal experience and career goals.

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$75K - $128K *

Lead research administration efforts by managing pre- and post-award activities, overseeing budgeting, payroll, and operations for complex studies, while ensuring compliance and enhancing processes wi...

St. Louis, MORemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$158K - $248K *

Champion the development of the product roadmap for Observability and Compute/Network teams, ensuring alignment with reliability goals, system health monitoring, and infrastructure management strategi...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Join us to evaluate and manage underwriting risks while leading teams to achieve portfolio success. This role balances individual underwriting with team collaboration, ensuring compliance and effectiv...

Alabama, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$170K - $220K *

Drive product strategy and development to enhance clinician experience, optimizing patient care through innovative solutions and stakeholder collaboration across a nationwide healthcare network...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Contribute to the development and delivery of training programs for Clinical Trial Delivery, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and regulatory standards. Collaborate with cross-functional te...

CanadaRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$79K - $121K *

Empower strategic growth by analyzing M&A opportunities and driving business development initiatives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance market positioning and support sustainability e...

Milwaukee, WIRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$115K - $181K *

Champion innovative multi-channel B2B marketing strategies to drive pipeline growth across North American accounts. Collaborate with teams to execute campaigns, optimize performance, and leverage AI f...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of clinical research by ensuring effective oversight and management of clinical studies. Collaborate with teams to uphold quality standards and drive successful st...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$90K - $110K *

Unlock potential by managing pharmaceutical programs, ensuring smooth operations, client relationships, and strategic execution while overseeing performance metrics and enhancing team collaboration...

North Carolina, USRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$85K - $141K *

Reimagine the insurance landscape by leading product strategy that enhances customer experience while driving profitable growth. Collaborate across teams to deliver innovative solutions that meet regu...

Boston, MARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$91K - $137K *

Empower your career by managing clinical research sites, ensuring patient safety, and maintaining data integrity. Collaborate with teams to oversee study implementation and monitoring, while enhancing...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $115K *

Drive impactful healthcare decisions by leveraging real-world data expertise. Collaborate with clients to evaluate and analyze RWD for regulatory assessments, ensuring high-quality evidence generation...

Arlington, VARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $180K *

Lead the charge in overseeing strategic AI initiatives, ensuring effective execution, governance, and stakeholder collaboration across a global portfolio of AI programs and vendor relationships...

Cambridge, MARemote

Reposted today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$95K - $115K *

Transform client relationships by managing pharmaceutical programs, overseeing staff, and ensuring operational excellence. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance program performance while adhering t...

North Carolina, USRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$94K - $179K *

Lead quality initiatives by optimizing test strategies and automation processes. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality software delivery while mentoring engineers and driving...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$122K - $143K *

Innovate regulatory operations by managing submission preparation and execution, ensuring compliance with FDA and ICH standards. Collaborate cross-functionally to support complex filings and maintain...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $180K *

Shape the future of enterprise technology partnerships by driving collaboration with SAP and AWS to enhance market growth, cultivate executive relationships, and implement innovative go-to-market stra...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$145K - $195K *

Unlock patient engagement strategies by integrating insights into drug development. Collaborate with diverse teams to generate evidence, engage with professional societies, and lead initiatives that p...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$125K - $150K *

Shape innovative solutions by leveraging your expertise in a dynamic office environment. Collaborate with cross-functional teams and contribute to project success while ensuring high standards of accu...

North Carolina, USRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing clinical operations through strategic site identification and management. Leverage your expertise to build relationships, track project timelines, and contrib...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $240K *

Shape the future of financial security by guiding families in mortgage protection. Leverage our training and mentorship to connect with clients, assess their needs, and present tailored coverage optio...

Peoria, AZRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$135K - $160K *

Shape the future of enterprise architecture by leading strategic initiatives, translating business goals into scalable solutions, and guiding cross-functional teams in integrating complex healthcare a...

Texas, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $200K *

Lead innovative strategies to optimize Patient Access programs, partnering across teams to enhance service delivery, drive customer value, and elevate market presence, ensuring the best outcomes for p...

North Carolina, USRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$115K - $145K *

Lead security initiatives by collaborating with cross-functional teams to embed security in the software development lifecycle, ensuring robust protection for high-risk product areas while driving ado...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $180K *

Advance healthcare by driving product adoption and education in colorectal cancer screening across a key geographic territory. Collaborate with healthcare providers to enhance market penetration and e...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Patent Counsel do?question toggle

    Patent Counsel advises organizations on protecting and managing patent rights. Work may include patent strategy, application prosecution, portfolio management, licensing, and evaluation of intellectual property risks.

  • What qualifications are typically required for Patent Counsel jobs?question toggle

    Requirements often include a law degree, admission to a relevant bar, and experience with patent law. Some employers also seek a technical or scientific degree, patent prosecution experience, or expertise in a particular industry.

  • What industries hire Patent Counsel?question toggle

    Patent Counsel professionals work in many innovation-focused industries, including technology, life sciences, pharmaceuticals, and manufacturing.

  • How can I find Patent Counsel jobs paying $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Browse Patent Counsel listings on Ladders, which features vetted professional opportunities paying $100,000 or more. Check each listing for compensation, qualifications, location, and responsibilities.