About Us
BorgWarner is a global product leader in delivering innovative and sustainable mobility solutions. We are a company of innovators and independent thinkers that brings together talented employees, meaningful work and amazing technology in a unique environment. At BorgWarner, we constantly work towards our vision of a clean and energy-efficient world.
Our Culture
BorgWarner promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive environment, honors integrity, strives for excellence, commits to responsibility for our communities and the environment, and builds on the power of collaboration. We believe the health and safety of our employees are a top priority.
Career Opportunities
We manage talent as seriously as we manage our businesses and encourage you to learn about our proud history, strong culture, technologies, and vision for the future. We offer positions locally and globally with over 80 locations in 19 countries. If this position energizes you and you feel you can help us achieve our mission and vision, you are invited to submit an application for consideration. You may see the list of requirements and feel you do not meet all of them. However, remember that BorgWarner thinks differently. If your qualifications align with the majority of those outlined in this job description, we encourage you to apply and share your experience and skills with us.
Job Purpose
We are seeking a business savvy, analytically driven Mid Level Intellectual Property Attorney to play a strategic role in shaping BorgWarner's global patent portfolio. This position will lead core IP analyses, support long term patent portfolio strategy, conduct freedom to operate assessments, and execute complex IP projects under the guidance of Chief IP Counsel and Senior IP Attorney. The ideal candidate blends strong legal expertise with the ability to translate technical and analytical insights into actionable recommendations that influence engineering, product development, and corporate strategy.
Strategic IP Portfolio Development
Lead and contribute to strategic development of BorgWarner's patent portfolio, aligning patent coverage with technology roadmaps and business priorities. Partner with inventors, engineers, and technical leaders to identify high-value innovations and ensure strong, defensible filings. Proactively assess portfolio strength, gaps, and opportunities for strategic expansion.
Analytics & Competitive Intelligence
Conduct and present IP competitive landscapes, including whitespace analysis, technology trend mapping, and competitor benchmarking. Utilize IP analytics tools to deliver insights that inform filing strategies, R&D investment decisions, and response to competitive activity. Prepare clear summaries that convert data into actionable directions for engineering and business leadership.
Freedom-to-Operate & IP Risk Guidance
Manage freedom-to-operate (FTO) evaluations to assess potential risks and support product development decisions. Advise engineering and business teams on third-party patent risks, providing strategic mitigation recommendations. Project-Based IP Support Under Senior IP Attorney Guidance
Execute IP projects under the guidance of Chief IP Counsel and Senior IP Attorney, including:
Partner with Chief IP Counsel and Senior IP Attorney on cross-functional strategic initiatives.
Cross-Functional Collaboration & Training
Serve as an IP advisor to engineering and product teams, providing training to enhance innovation quality and IP awareness. Foster strong cross-functional relationships to ensure smooth integration of IP strategy into technology development. Communicate complex concepts in business-friendly language to facilitate informed decision-making.
Required Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Salary Range
$146,800 - $201,850
Internal Use Only: Salary
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Deciding where to work is a big decision. At BorgWarner, we manage talent as seriously as we manage our businesses. We encourage you to learn about our company’s proud history, strong culture, technology leadership and future vision. If you find that you share the BorgWarner Beliefs and thrive on job challenge, we invite you to explore the job opportunities available. That is the first step toward experiencing pride, passion, performance and potential with a career at BorgWarner.