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About the Role

The Intellectual Property Counsel (IP Counsel) is a legal specialist and a valued member of the L3Harris Office of the General Counsel, relied upon for business and intellectual property decisions. This role requires responsiveness, strong leadership, independent judgment, teamwork, and the highest professional standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice and guidance on government IP rights, data rights, FAR and DFARS, and U.S. Government business.
• Manage the patent acquisition process, including selecting and managing outside counsel, disclosing inventions, conducting patentability investigations, and managing patent applications and patents domestically and internationally.
• Assist in the transfer of technology between L3Harris and other parties, including drafting and negotiating technology licenses, and supporting M&A and other transactions.
• Manage the trademark process, including acquisition, advising on mark selection and use, conducting right to use investigations, and managing trademark applications and registrations.
• Enforce L3Harris’ intellectual property rights through competitor product investigation, negotiation of IP licenses, or litigation.
• Provide guidance in mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and other business ventures concerning intellectual property.
• Manage third-party claims alleging infringement by L3Harris’ products or services, including investigations, negotiating licenses, and defending litigation.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of L3Harris’ technology.
• Be responsive to customers and meet deadlines for advice or document preparation.
• Anticipate legal issues and practice preventive law through early involvement.
• Provide guidance and advice on respecting third-party IP rights.
• Provide training and written guidelines on the acquisition and preservation of intellectual property rights.
• Act as an enterprise focal for Open-source licensing reviews and approvals.
• Support CISO in cybersecurity and AI efforts, including policy review, compliance, and incident response management.
• Ability to travel up to 10% when necessary.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of 12 years of prior relevant experience, OR Graduate Degree and a minimum of 10 years of prior related experience, OR In lieu of a degree, minimum of 16 years of prior related experience.
• Juris Doctor Degree from an accredited law school.
• Current license to practice before a state bar.
• Admission to the United States Patent Bar.
• A minimum of 7 to 10+ years of legal experience in a similar in-house position or equivalent law firm experience.

Skills

• Strong work ethic
• Ability to manage a high-volume workload with minimal supervision
• Excellent oral and written communications
• Interpersonal skills
• Practical grasp of legal areas
• Ability to work well within a team
• Ability to interact with all levels of management
• Strong academic credentials

Location

• Melbourne, FL
• Rochester, NY
• Greenville, TX
• Salt Lake City, UT

Work Type

• On Site
• 9/80 work schedule

Experience Level

• Principal

Education Level

• Bachelor's Degree
• Graduate Degree
• Juris Doctor Degree

Salary/Compensations

• California, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Washington, and the Greater D.C, Denver, or NYC areas: $153,000-$284,000
• Colorado state, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New York state, and Vermont: $133,000-$247,000

Benefits

• Health and disability insurance
• 401(k) match
• Flexible spending accounts
• EAP
• Education assistance
• Parental leave
• Paid time off
• Company-paid holidays

About the Company

• L3Harris is a global aerospace and defense technology innovator.

Equal Opportunity

• L3Harris is an equal opportunity employer.