Lead IP Counsel, Americas

Job Title

Lead IP Counsel, Americas

Job Summary

The Lead IP Counsel, Americas position is responsible for delivering expert legal services and guidance to the Company across all product lines. Reporting directly to the Global Head of IP as part of the Global IP team, this position involves regular and significant engagement with senior management. The successful candidate will play a critical role in fostering collaboration between the legal and business teams to safeguard Vertiv's intellectual property. Key responsibilities include executing licensing strategies, ensuring the protection of the company's IP assets, and promoting the cost-effective operation of the IP department.

The ideal candidate brings substantial experience in IP law and portfolio management, with a demonstrated ability to align IP strategy with business objectives. In this role, you will help shape the Company's intellectual property direction while providing strategic advice to senior leadership on complex legal issues. A thorough understanding of patent, trademark, copyright, and trade secret law is essential, as well as the capability to translate business initiatives into effective IP protection measures. Proficiency in risk assessment, high-level negotiation, and working within dynamic, cross-functional teams is required. Outstanding communication and leadership skills are fundamental, as you will guide IP policies, mentor internal stakeholders, and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements across multiple jurisdictions.

Key Responsibilities

Portfolio and Operations Management

• Manage all aspects of the Company's IP portfolio, covering patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets.
• Regularly review IP assets to assess their value and relevance.
• Create and execute strategies to maintain, expand, and optimize IP holdings.
• Work with engineers, product development, and business leads to identify and protect new IP.
• Enhance departmental best practices to increase cost-effectiveness and oversee outside IP counsel and vendors.

Strategic Planning

Leadership and Development

Minimum Education and Related Experience

Qualifications and Skills

Licensures / Certifications

USPTO registration or eligibility therefor

Licensed Attorney in Ohio or eligibility therefor

Travel Requirements

Travel : 10%

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