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Legal & ComplianceJob Sub Function:
Intellectual Property LawJob Category:
People LeaderAll Job Posting Locations:
Irvine, California, United States of America, Jacksonville, Florida, United States of America, New Brunswick, New Jersey, United States of AmericaJob Description:
The Johnson & Johnson Global Legal Organization is recruiting for an Assistant General Counsel – Patents, Group Leader Vision to support the Vision business of Johnson & Johnson MedTech. The position will report to the Global Patent Lead – J&J MedTech and can be based in Jackson, FL, Irvine, CA, New Brunswick, NJ, or at another major Johnson & Johnson MedTech R&D site.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and manage a team of patent attorneys and professionals supporting the Vision business.
Drive high performance and meaningful professional development for team members in alignment with J&J’s performance philosophy.
Assess patent resource needs and lead recruitment and onboarding of new team members.
Provide comprehensive patent support, including:
- Patent preparation and prosecution
- Freedom-to-operate analyses (e.g., infringement and validity)
- Strategic client counselingDraft and negotiate complex agreements, including licensing and research collaborations.
Support business development through due diligence activities.
Develop deep knowledge of Vision technologies, commercial models, competitive strategies, and the patent landscape.
Support U.S. and international litigation, including enforcement of patent rights.
Manage relationships with external counsel and partners.
Deliver presentations and training to senior business partners on IP, contracts, and due diligence.
Collaborate closely with R&D and commercial leaders to influence strategic decisions.
Mentor and guide other patent professionals within the IP department.
Work cross-functionally with non-patent legal team members to deliver integrated legal advice.
Qualifications
Education:
Undergraduate or advanced degree in engineering or science
Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school
Admitted to the USPTO and licensed to practice in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
Experience:
Minimum 15 years in a law firm and/or corporate patent department
People leadership experience preferred
Strong expertise in patent law, including strategy, portfolio management, and competitive analysis
Independent experience in patent prosecution and freedom-to-operate studies
Due diligence experience required
Background in Vision care or medical device technologies required
Skills:
Strong communication and presentation skills
High emotional intelligence and a collaborative, positive attitude
Ability to thrive in a matrixed, fast-paced business environment
The base pay range for this position is $173,000 to $275,000. The Company maintains highly competitive, performance-based compensation programs. Under current guidelines, this position is eligible for an annual performance bonus. The annual performance bonus is a cash bonus intended to provide an incentive to achieve annual targeted results by rewarding for individual and the corporation’s performance over a calendar/performance year. Bonuses are awarded at the Company’s discretion on an individual basis. Employees may be eligible to participate in Company employee benefit programs such as health insurance, savings plan, pension plan, disability plan, vacation pay, sick time, holiday pay, and work, personal and family time off in accordance with the terms of the applicable plans. Additional information can be found through the link below.
Information on benefits can be viewed by following this link: https://www.careers.jnj.com/employee-benefits
Johnson & Johnson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by federal, state or local law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act.
Johnson & Johnson is committed to providing an interview process that is inclusive of our applicants’ needs. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation, please contact us via https://www.jnj.com/contact-us/careers or contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.
The anticipated base pay range for this position is :
173-275Additional Description for Pay Transparency:
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is characterized as comprehensive across medical, dental, and vision, with added supports like onsite clinics, fitness centers, and Employee Assistance resources. Mental-health services and wellbeing reimbursements are also described as meaningful components of the overall package.
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Retirement Support — Retirement offerings are portrayed as a major differentiator, combining a 401(k) with employer matching and an employer-funded pension plan. Stock options and other long-term financial supports are also positioned as part of the broader rewards mix.
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Parental & Family Support — Family-related benefits are presented as notably strong, including paid parental leave for all new parents and additional leave types for caregiving and bereavement. Financial assistance for adoption, fertility treatment, and surrogacy is highlighted as a significant support.
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