Director, Assistant Chief IP Counsel*

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Job Description: Director, Assistant Chief IP Counsel Collaborate with Innovative 3Mers Around the World Choosing where to start and grow your career has a major impact on your professional and personal life, so it's equally important you know that the company that you choose to work at, and its leaders, will support and guide you. With a wide variety of people, global locations, technologies and products, 3M is a place where you can collaborate with other curious, creative 3Mers. This position provides an opportunity to transition from other private, public, government or military experience to a 3M career. The Impact You'll Make in this Role As Director, Assistant Chief IP Counsel, you will have the opportunity to tap into your curiosity and collaborate with some of the most innovative people around the world. Here, you will make an impact by: Preparing patent applications and prosecuting patents globally Handling opposition, IPR, and litigation-related support activities in IP disputes Acting as direct contact for and interacting with business clients, outside counsel, and international colleagues Performing legal and factual research Providing legal services in the areas of dispute management, transaction services, compliance, advice and counsel, intellectual property or other specialized areas as assigned, and supervision/leadership. Working independently on matters of significant complexity or importance. Providing legal services to medium to large complex businesses. Leading transactional processes for transactions of significant impact and/or complexity. Managing litigation and other forms of dispute resolution for significant matters, and can formulate strategies for dispute resolution. Being a subject matter expert in areas of law has responsibilities beyond a single business unit or country. Other duties as assigned Your Skills and Expertise To set you up for success in this role from day one, 3M requires (at a minimum) the following qualifications: Bachelor's degree or higher (completed and verified prior to start). Seven (7) years of law firm and/or in-house intellectual property experience in a private, public, government or military environment. A Member of a United States bar in good standing and Registered to Practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school Additional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include: Experience in drafting and prosecuting patent applications globally Experience involving litigation and other patent disputes Admitted to practice in Minnesota or eligible for admission within six months of employment Strong academic credentials Business acumen and an ability to provide legal advice in the context of strategic business initiatives and goals Highly effective written and verbal communication skills, with an ability to communicate and relate at all levels of the organization including business line leaders, regional heads and senior management Results-orientated approach; personal and organizational accountability; and a collegial work style High energy and a dedication to responsive client service Work location: This role follows an on-site working model, requiring the employee to work at least four days a week at the 3M Center in Maplewood, MN Travel: May include up to 10% domestic Relocation Assistance: Is not authorized Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status). Responsibilities of this position may include direct and/or indirect physical or logical access to information, systems, technologies subjected to the regulations/compliance with U.S. Export Control Laws. U.S. Export Control laws and U.S. Government Department of Defense contracts and sub-contracts impose certain restrictions on companies and their ability to share export-controlled and other technology and services with certain "non-U.S. persons" (persons who are not U.S. citizens or nationals, lawful permanent residents of the U.S., refugees, "Temporary Residents" (granted Amnesty or Special Agricultural Worker provisions), or persons granted asylum. To comply with these laws, 3M must help assess candidates' U.S. person status. The questions asked in this application are intended to assess this and will be used for evaluation purposes only. Failure to provide the necessary information in this regard will result in our inability to consider you further for this particular position. Supporting Your Well-being 3M offers many programs to help you live your best life - both physically and financially. To ensure competitive pay and benefits, 3M regularly benchmarks with other companies that are comparable in size and scope. Chat with Max For assistance with searching through our current job openings or for more information about all things 3M, visit Max, our virtual recruiting assistant on 3M.com/careers. Applicable