US-based leading technology company with 47,000 employees worldwide has an opening for its Patent Portfolio Manager (PPM).

BACKGROUND:

---Registered patent attorney or agent with a minimum of 7 years of experience in patent preparation, prosecution and management.
---Bachelor Degree in EE or CS or significant software experience required.
---Computer or telecommunications industry experience desirable.

---Admitted to practice in at least one jurisdiction. Minimum 8+ years law firm or industry relevant experience required.

SKILLS:

---Detailed knowledge and understanding of, and on-hands experience in, patent law.
---Strategic, creative thinker with excellent communication, business judgment, problem solving and organizational skills.
---Ability to communicate articulately and persuasively with different levels of the organization, including engineering community, vice presidents and senior managers.
---Able to manage outside counsel effectively.
---Must be a team player and able to develop and maintain strong relationships.
---Must be able to manage wide variety of tasks simultaneously.
---Familiarity with multinational/international patent law and practices is a plus.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

---Patent strategy development & management

---Portfolio development

---Participate in patent committee meetings

---Outside Counsel management

---Participate in tasks supporting acquisition due diligence, IP licensing, litigation and standards activities.