Company Description

At Intuitive, we are united behind our mission: we believe that minimally invasive care is life-enhancing care. Through ingenuity and intelligent technology, we expand the potential of physicians to heal without constraints.
As a pioneer and market leader in robotic-assisted surgery, we strive to foster an inclusive and diverse team, committed to making a difference. For more than 25 years, we have worked with hospitals and care teams around the world to help solve some of healthcare's hardest challenges and advance what is possible.
Intuitive has been built by the efforts of great people from diverse backgrounds. We believe great ideas can come from anywhere. We strive to foster an inclusive culture built around diversity of thought and mutual respect. We lead with inclusion and empower our team members to do their best work as their most authentic selves.

Passionate people who want to make a difference drive our culture. Our team members are grounded in integrity, have a strong capacity to learn, the energy to get things done, and bring diverse, real world experiences to help us think in new ways. We actively invest in our team members to support their long-term growth so they can continue to advance our mission and achieve their highest potential.
Join a team committed to taking big leaps forward for a global community of healthcare professionals and their patients. Together, let's advance the world of minimally invasive care.

Job Description

Primary Function of Position

• The Senior Counsel, IP Strategy, will be responsible for supporting Intuitive’s global IP litigation, diligence and strategy, including assertion of intellectual property against infringers, defense of Intuitive against charges of patent infringement, IP due diligence and other transactional deals and IP strategy.
• This Senior Counsel will also need to be able to manage an active patent portfolio and identify and protect the company’s legal and IP interests.
• The role requires the attorney to manage and perform direct work on a variety of IP matters, including patent, trademark, trade secret, licensing, contract, and litigation matters.
• The attorney will interact daily with engineers, data scientists, engineering management, clinical specialists, and company executives.
• The Senior Counsel should provide advice about industry and regulatory developments as well as development and implementation of operational and risk management processes and procedures.
• The Senior Counsel will report to the VP of IP Litigation & Strategy, and must escalate issues, as appropriate, and partner with all legal team members.
• The role must represent Intuitive Surgical with external parties, including customers, regulators, affiliates and industry trade groups.

Qualifications

Job/Skill Requirements

• Minimum of 8+ years’ experience of combined law firm, or in-house legal department experience including patent application preparation and prosecution
• J.D. Degree and a California state bar member in good standing
• Registration with the United States Patent and Trademark Office
• Exceptional academic and/or professional background in Computer Science, Software, AI/ML, Data Analytics, and/or Electrical Engineering preferred
• Significant experience with litigation, settlement negotiations, licensing transactions and other disputes and diligence
• Demonstrated IP experience (patents, trademarks, and trade secrets) in strategy, litigation and prosecution
• Ability to evaluate assets and legal issues related to licensing, purchasing or selling patent portfolios
• Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and writing skills with the ability to function in a fast-paced, cross functional, and high-technology organization
• Versatility and ability to learn new areas of law and apply knowledge effectively
• Demonstrated ability to manage manage the successful delivery of services by outside counsel and control matter costs
• Ability to travel as necessary which could include extended trips on occasion

Other Personal Characteristics:

• Engaging, courageous, and self-directed, accustomed to managing with a collaborative, fact-based approach
• Collaborative, resourceful and able to anticipate needs and navigate in a rapidly changing environment

Additional Information

Due to the nature of our business and the role, please note that Intuitive and/or your customer(s) may require that you show current proof of vaccination against certain diseases including COVID-19.  Details can vary by role.

Intuitive is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees, and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type, without regard to race, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, color, age, religion, protected veteran or disability status, genetic information or any other status protected under federal, state, or local applicable laws.

EEO and AA Policy

We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with fair chance laws.

Preference will be given to qualified candidates who do not reside, or plan to reside, in Alabama, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Indiana, Iowa, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, Missouri, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, or Tennessee.

We provide market-competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay, incentives, benefits, and equity. It would not be typical for someone to be hired at the top end of range for the role, as actual pay will be determined based on several factors, including experience, skills, and qualifications. The target salary ranges are listed.