Provide intellectual property legal support to the Medtronic Cardiac Ablations Solutions businessCreation and execution of a global IP strategyDeveloping and maintaining a strategic patent portfolioProviding counseling and education to product development teamsPerforming due diligence for merger and acquisition opportunitiesDrafting and negotiating complex agreementsAdvising business clients on various intellectual property mattersManaging a global patent portfolio in support of a global business through management of patent preparation and prosecution by outside counselDeveloping and communicating strategies that define priorities and objectives for a global intellectual property strategyManaging internal invention disclosure processes to maximize intellectual property protection for Medtronic's key technologiesLeveraging existing patent applications to develop intellectual property assetsSupporting management of intellectual property risk, including performing global freedom-to-operate evaluationsSupporting patent litigation, pre-suit assessments, and patent office proceedingsSupporting IP due diligence for mergers and acquisitionsDrafting and negotiating contracts with a focus on intellectual property considerationsProviding training and counseling to internal stakeholders on intellectual property activitiesRequirementsJuris Doctor (J.D.) from a nationally accredited law school with strong academic credentials8+ years of experience as an Attorney in intellectual property law disciplineLicensed to practice in at least one US state or the District of ColumbiaRegistered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark OfficeBachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, or similar scientific disciplines (Nice to Have)Medical device experience (Nice to Have)Both in-house and law firm experience (Nice to Have)Excellent judgment supported by strong strategic and analytical thinking (Nice to Have)Ability to prioritize across multiple tasks and demands while remaining organized (Nice to Have)Able to thrive in ambiguity and make decisions amidst multiple, competing demands and activities (Nice to Have)Proficiency in engineering and scientific principles (Nice to Have)Understanding of basic business concepts, strategies, and risks (Nice to Have)Broad intellectual property experience, including patent prosecution, litigation, trademark, contracts, freedom‑to‑operate, opinion preparation, licensing, and intellectual property negotiations (Nice to Have)Software, algorithms, data science and AI experience (Nice to Have)Ability to develop compelling presentations, engage senior leaders with confidence, and distill complex information into business language (Nice to Have)Strong commitment to company values (Nice to Have)Hard Skillsintellectual property lawpatent prosecutionlitigationtrademarkcontractsfreedom‑to‑operateopinion preparationlicensingnegotiationsdue diligenceSoft Skillsstrategic thinkinganalytical thinkingorganizational skillsjudgmentdecision makingpresentation skillscommunication skillsability to prioritizeability to thrive in ambiguityengagement with senior leadersCertifications & QualificationsJuris Doctor (J.D.)licensed to practice in US stateregistered to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademark Office#J-18808-Ljbffr