Linde Inc. Senior Intellectual Property Counsel Danbury, CT, United States | req15584 What you will enjoy doing* <ul> <li>In this role, you will provide strategic advice and counsel on a broad range of intellectual property topics including freedom-to-operate as well as develop opinion preparation, patent preparation and prosecution</li> <li> You will apply previous experience and technical scientific knowledge on the production and applications of industrial gas products</li> <li> You will work effectively with diverse stakeholders across business units and geographies, across all organizational levels</li> <li> You will effectively supervise and manage assigned support staff and outside counsel</li> </ul> What makes you great <ul> <li>You must have a J.D. from an accredited law school as well as a Bachelor’s or advanced degree in chemistry, chemical engineering or mechanical engineering</li> <li> You must be licensed to practice law and in good standing- if not already a member of the Connecticut Bar, you will be required to obtain Authorized House Counsel status in Connecticut</li> <li> You have 7+ years of broad intellectual property experience, either in-house or with a national law firm; In-house intellectual property experience within a department of a global industrial company is preferred</li> <li> Further you are registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office</li> <li> You should possess excellent written and verbal communication skills including the ability to convert complex patent concepts into useful business guidance</li> <li> Self-starter, ability to thrive in a changing environment and willingness to take ownership of projects and provide personal accountability for work and work product; willing and able to follow through on complex issues</li> <li> You thrive in ambiguity and make decisions amidst multiple, competing demands and activities</li> </ul> Why you will love working with us Linde is a leading global industrial gases and engineering company, operating in more than 100 countries worldwide. We live our mission of making our world more productive every day by providing high-quality solutions, technologies and services which are making our customers more successful and helping to sustain and protect our planet. The company serves a variety of end markets including chemicals & energy, food & beverage, electronics, healthcare, manufacturing, metals and mining. Linde's industrial gases are used in countless applications, from life-saving oxygen for hospitals to high-purity & specialty gases for electronics manufacturing, hydrogen for clean fuels and much more. Linde also delivers state-of-the-art gas processing solutions to support customer expansion, efficiency improvements and emissions reductions. Linde employees learn and abide the Linde Code of Ethics and Code of Conduct by demonstrating honesty, integrity, professionalism in all communications, actions, and decisions. What we offer you! At Linde, the sky is not the limit. If you’re looking to build a career where your work reaches beyond your job description and betters the people with whom you work, the communities we serve, and the world in which we all live, at Linde, your opportunities are limitless. Be Linde. Be Limitless. Every day is an opportunity: an opportunity to learn, to grow, to share success, and to contribute to one of the world’s leading industrial gas and engineering companies. Seize the opportunity: take your next step with us and join our team. In addition to competitive compensation we offer a wide range of medical options to suit everyone’s needs. Other benefits include; educational and professional development, employee discount program, 401K, pension plan, and life insurance, just to name a few. Have we inspired you? Let´s talk about it We are looking forward to receiving your complete application. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other reason prohibited by applicable law. Linde Inc. acts responsibly towards its shareholders, business partners, employees, society and the environment in every one of its business areas, regions and locations across the globe. The company is committed to technologies and products that unite the goals of customer value and sustainable development. <ul> <li>)The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Therefore employees assigned may be required to perform additional job tasks required by the manager.</li> </ul>