5+ Year Transactional IP Attorney

We are looking for an experienced 5+ year transactional intellectual property attorney to support transactional matters involving trademark and patent portfolios in Scottsdale, Arizona. This hybrid role is suited for a licensed legal specialist who can advise clients on protecting, structuring, and managing IP assets while partnering closely with internal and external stakeholders. The position offers the opportunity to work on sophisticated agreements and strategic IP matters in a collaborative legal environment.

Responsibilities:

• Advise clients and business partners on transactional intellectual property matters related to trademarks, patents, licensing, and portfolio strategy.

• Draft, review, and negotiate a range of agreements involving the use, transfer, protection, and commercialization of intellectual property assets.

• Provide legal guidance on trademark and patent issues arising in commercial transactions, product development, and business initiatives.

• Support due diligence efforts for corporate transactions by identifying intellectual property risks, ownership considerations, and compliance concerns.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align legal recommendations with business objectives while protecting valuable IP rights.

• Assess intellectual property provisions in vendor, partnership, and technology-related contracts and recommend practical revisions.

• Monitor legal developments affecting patent and trademark transactions and apply those insights to client counseling and contract strategy.

Qualifications:

• Licensed attorney in good standing with the ability to practice law in Arizona.

• At least 5 years of legal experience with a strong focus on transactional intellectual property matters.

• Demonstrated background handling trademark and patent-related agreements, counseling, and portfolio considerations.

• Proven ability to draft, revise, and negotiate complex contracts involving intellectual property rights.

• Strong understanding of intellectual property law as it relates to commercial transactions and risk management.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to explain legal issues clearly to varied audiences.

• Ability to manage multiple matters efficiently in a hybrid work environment while maintaining high attention to detail.

Compensation

$150,000.00-$250,000.00 Yearly

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