Assistant General Counsel - Patents

Kenvue is currently recruiting for: 

Assistant General Counsel - Patents

This position reports into the Chief Patent Counsel and is based at Kenvue’s headquarters.

Who we are

At Kenvue, we realize the extraordinary power of everyday care. Built on over a century of heritage and rooted in science, we’re the house of iconic brands - including Neutrogena, Aveeno, Tylenol, Listerine, Johnson’s and BAND-AID® Brand Adhesive Bandages that you already know and love. Science is our passion; care is our talent. Our global team is made up of ~ 22,000 diverse and brilliant people, passionate about insights, innovation and committed to delivering the best products to our customers. With expertise and empathy, being a Kenvuer means having the power to impact the life of millions of people every day. We put people first, care fiercely, earn trust with science and solve with courage – and have brilliant opportunities waiting for you! Join us in shaping our future–and yours. For more information, click here.

Role reports to: Chief Patent Counsel

Location: Kenvue is currently in the process of moving its Global Headquarters from Skillman, NJ to Summit, NJ.  This role is based in Summit, NJ but there may be a period of time during the transition that you must report to Skillman, NJ.

Travel %: 10%

Pay: USD $168,000 – $289,000

What you will do

Key Responsibilities

• Provide a full range of patent strategy and support, including patent preparation and prosecution, freedom-to-operate studies (e.g., infringement and validity analysis), and client counseling aligned with business needs and objectives.
• Draft and negotiate agreements, including license and research collaboration agreements.
• Provide due diligence support for business development activities.
• Support US and international litigation and pre-litigation strategy efforts including identifying opportunities to enforce patent rights. 
• Lead, coach and manage other attorneys, patent agents and patent paralegals and report directly to the Chief Patent Counsel
• Gain a solid understanding of the technologies, commercial models, competitive strategies and patent landscape in the consumer product space, as appropriate, including: skin health products, baby products, oral care products, wound care products, and over-the-counter (OTC) products.
• Manage relationships with external firms, partners and/or outside counsel.
• Deliver well organized and thoughtful presentations and trainings to internal stakeholders about patents, other intellectual property, contracts, and due diligence matters.
• Work closely and strategically with business teams including as a legal representative for R&D leadership teams to issue spot on topics related to areas of law such as regulatory, privacy, etc.
• Work collaboratively with patent and cross-functional legal team members to deliver holistic fit-for-purpose legal advice to the business.
• Stay up-to-date with changes in patent law and regulations to ensure compliance.