Intellectual Property Attorney - The Toro Company

Intellectual Property AttorneyApplicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of a school/employment or any other visa, regardless of expiration date, now or in the future.Who Are We?The Toro Company is a Minnesota‑based company founded in 1914. We provide world‑class equipment for maintaining environments and serve customers from residential lawns to large venues such as St. Andrews Links and Target Field.What Will You Do?Conduct patentability analysis, including searching, evaluating, preparing claim strategy and drafting applications.Provide IP infringement avoidance counseling.Support IP lawsuits with in‑house and external counsel.Monitor competitive IP landscapes.Support IP agreements including license agreements, joint development agreements, nondisclosure agreements, and consulting agreements.Perform supervised merger and acquisition due diligence with respect to IP matters.Job DimensionsReports to Sr. Director, Chief Product Counsel with overall responsibility for patent matters across the enterprise.Responsible for various IP matters, as assigned, for certain divisions of The Toro Company.Partners with internal and outside legal counsel.Partners with and counsels division leaders and engineering and marketing personnel.What Do You Need?Basic QualificationsScience/Engineering undergraduate degree or equivalent technical credits for USPTO.Registration Exam eligibility.Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school.Licensed to practice in relevant jurisdiction(s).1+ years as a registered patent attorney required.Exhibits sound judgment, balancing business needs and legal requirements.Ability to develop and articulate business‑minded alternatives and solutions to achieve business objectives.IP license negotiation and drafting experience preferred.Excellent communication.Efficiently work in both independent and collaborative settings.Preferred QualificationsExtensive experience with USPTO patent prosecution.Proven partner to inside and outside legal counsel and teams.Skilled in advising business partners.Two or more years of technical experience.Demonstrates strong organizational and project management skills.Attentive to detail while prioritizing tasks and assignments.Exhibits a professional, hard‑working, proactive, enthusiastic and flexible demeanor.What Can We Give You?Competitive salary ($120,000‑$160,000, depending on experience).Health, dental and vision benefits.401(k) plan with company match.On‑site café for breakfast and lunch.Complimentary use of on‑site fitness facility.Paid volunteer time.Flexible work arrangements including hybrid schedule.Summer schedule flexibility.Annual incentive program based on performance.The Toro Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants based on merit and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military service, or other non‑merit factors. We are committed to creating a welcoming environment for all employees.#J-18808-Ljbffr