Associate General Counsel, Intellectual Property, Office of General Counsel

Associate General Counsel, Intellectual Property, Office of General CounselThe Office of General Counsel supports the dynamic educational environment of the University of Cincinnati by providing legal advice to support all areas of operation, instruction, research and administration at the University. Attorneys in the Office of General Counsel provide, manage and coordinate legal services including legal counsel, representation, and advocacy to the University. As an assistant attorney general, these services are often performed in collaboration with the Ohio Attorney General's Office.

Attorneys within the Office of General Counsel are expected to provide high-level legal advice, counsel and advocacy to the University in a wide variety of areas.This particular position is for an Associate General Counsel-Intellectual Property. It is part of a team within the Office of General Counsel responsible for providing accurate, timely, and detailed legal services to the University's Office of Innovation, Office of Research, and Office of Trademarks, Licensing & Brand Engagement. This position is primarily focused on developing and implementing patent strategy and protecting and commercializing innovations.Essential functions include collaborating closely with leadership for the Office of Innovation to prepare, file, and prosecute patent applications; providing strategic IP counsel to leadership and staff; collaborating with faculty, inventors, and staff to identify, evaluate, protect, and position intellectual property for commercialization; overseeing patent prosecution workflows; and supporting copyright and trademark matters.The position requires excellent oral and written communication skills; strong research and analytical skills; exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to multi-task, prioritize, and collaborate on a team while advising stakeholders in a fast-paced/high-volume, but positive and good-humored, environment.

Ability to work effectively and efficiently under pressure. Ability to respond quickly and appropriately to emergency situations and meet deadlines. Work with outside counsel, interact with other governmental offices as directed, and collaborate with affiliated organizations in a manner that prioritizes the University's interests.

Ability to work with limited supervision and to take initiative when appropriate. Maintain a physical presence when required on main campus, regional campuses, at governmental or quasi-governmental agencies and in court to serve as a representative of the Office of General Counsel and the University with the highest degree of integrity and ethics.Compensation and benefits include comprehensive tuition remission, robust retirement plans, real work-life balance, additional benefits, and professional development opportunities.