Senior Intellectual Property Counsel – Materials Group

Job overview

The Senior Intellectual Property Counsel – Materials Group is based in Mentor, OH, with a hybrid arrangement preferred; remote work may be considered for qualified non-local candidates. Compensation is $180,000–$270,000 per year. The role supports Avery Dennison’s Materials Group and works with technology, innovation, R&D, Marketing, and Procurement leaders. The counsel leads intellectual property strategy and legal support for materials and digital identification technologies. The role develops and manages patent portfolios, advises on freedom-to-operate and legal risks, supports transactions and disputes, and embeds IP guidance in product development and business decisions.

What you'll do

• Drive global IP strategy aligned with business growth
• advise on portfolio optimization, patents, trade secrets, trademarks, and open-source models
• manage IP budgets and external legal spend
• oversee global patent procurement and prosecution
• assess R&D inventions and filing decisions
• conduct patentability, validity, and freedom-to-operate analyses
• manage IP litigation and disputes
• structure and negotiate IP and technology transactions
• lead IP due diligence for M&A, joint ventures, and investments
• provide cross-functional counsel and deliver IP training.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

senior ip counsel

intellectual property

materials group

patent strategy

patent prosecution

freedom to operate

ip transactions

mentor oh

hybrid preferred

remote considered

avery dennison

$180k–$270k/year

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Health and wellness benefits starting on day one
• paid parental leave
• 401(k) eligibility
• tuition reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program and Health Advocate
• paid vacation and holidays.

Why this role

Requires a technical degree, J.D., USPTO registration, and admission to a U.S. state bar in good standing. Requires 15+ years of patent and legal experience, including 3+ years in-house supporting industrial materials, chemicals, roll-to-roll processing, or advanced manufacturing.

About the employer

Avery Dennison is hiring for this role. Industry: Carpet and Rug Mills. Sector: 31.