Intellectual Property Counsel
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Aramco energizes the world economy. Aramco occupies a unique position in the global energy industry. We are the world's largest producer of hydrocarbons (oil and gas), with the lowest upstream carbon intensity of any major producer. With our significant investment in technology and infrastructure, we strive to maximize the value of the energy we produce for the world along with a commitment to enhance Aramco's value to society. Headquartered in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and with offices around the world, we combine market discipline with a generations' spanning view of the future, born of our nine decades experience as responsible stewards of the Kingdom's vast hydrocarbon resources. This responsibility has driven us to deliver significant societal and economic benefits to not just the Kingdom, but also to a vast number of communities, economies, and countries that rely on the vital and reliable energy that we supply. We are one of the most profitable companies in the world, as well as amongst the top five global companies by market capitalization.OverviewWe are seeking an Intellectual Property Attorney to join our Intellectual Property Law Department (IPLD) within Aramco's Law Organization.IPLD are responsible for Company-wide legal support for all Intellectual Property (IP) related matters, including patents, trademarks, copyrights, IP-related agreements and IP education and counseling.Your primary role will be to perform or direct the performance of legal activities within the department and assist the General Counsel, Associate General Counsel and General Attorneys in providing world class legal services to Aramco and its partners and affiliates. You will work closely with internal clients and inventors in support of the company's various technologies and scientific disciplines.Key ResponsibilitiesAs the successful candidate you will be responsible to perform the following:
- Manage outside counsel in the preparation and prosecution of patent applications.
- Patent portfolio management.
- Counsel clients.
- Provide IP education to clients on various IP related topics.
- Provide legal advice in the areas of patent portfolio strategies.
- Draft and negotiate research and development agreements and IP licenses.
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