Hybrid Counsel, Intellectual Property

at Diabetes Youth Families

• Job title: Counsel, Intellectual Property
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: $213,200 - $319,850 per year
• Degree requirement: Professional Certificate
• Tech skills: Open Source
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Acton, United States

About the role

• Counsel for Intellectual Property at Insulet Corporation, focusing on patent law and innovative medical technologies. Responsible for strategic IP counseling, managing patent portfolios, and supporting litigation efforts.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic IP counseling to R&D, product franchises, marketing, and other functions within Insulet, particularly in the areas of software, algorithms, OSS, machine learning, and digital health.
• Manage a global patent portfolio aligned with Insulet’s business objectives, including drafting and prosecuting patent applications, working with outside counsel.
• Conduct freedom-to-operate, patentability, and infringement analyses.
• Support global IP litigation, oppositions, and enforcement efforts as needed.
• Assist with and negotiate IP-related aspects of transactions, including licensing, M&A, and collaborations.
• Manage a global trademark portfolio: from advising marketing team, clearance searches, specimen submissions, and registration maintenance.
• Educate internal stakeholders on IP best practices and emerging trends.
• Perform each of these key responsibilities with a high degree of strategic and long-term thinking.

Requirements

• J.D. from an accredited U.S. law school and admission to practice before the USPTO and at least one U.S. state
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in patent law, preferably with a top-tier law firm and/or in-house legal department
• Strong experience in IP litigation, patent drafting and prosecution, and negotiating IP agreements required
• Bachelor’s degree; Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a closely related field is preferred
• Other engineering degrees will be considered in light of other relevant experience
• Strong understanding of software patentability, AI/ML, and digital health technologies
• Knowledge and experience with open source software and ability to advise engineering teams on managing OSS
• Excellent communication, analytical, and project management skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off (PTO)
• And additional employee wellness programs