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Sr. Intellectual Property (“IP”) Counsel

intelliatx15 open roles

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$268,728 – $328,446 a year
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Cambridge, MA
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Why Join Intellia?

Our mission is to develop curative genome editing treatments that can positively transform the lives of people living with severe and life-threatening diseases.

Beyond our science, we live our four core values: One, Explore, Disrupt, Deliver and feel strongly that you can achieve more at Intellia. We have a single-minded determination to excel and succeed together. We believe in the power of curiosity and pushing boundaries. We welcome challenging thoughts and imagination to develop innovative solutions. And we know that patients are counting on us to make the promise a reality, so we must maintain high standards and get it done.

We want all of our people to go beyond what is possible. We aren’t constrained by typical end rails, and we aren’t out to just “treat” people. We’re all in this for something more. We’re driven to cure and motivated for change. Just imagine the possibilities of what we can do together.

The Sr. IP Counsel plays a critical role in overseeing and managing certain aspects of the company's legal matters, specifically intellectual property. This position is responsible for providing legal advice on patents, trade secrets, copyrights, and trademarks; developing and executing a global intellectual property strategy in support of Intellia’s gene editing technology and pipeline programs; ensuring compliance with company policies; and managing intellectual property portfolios and proceedings. The ideal candidate has a strong background in patent prosecution, optionally with additional experience in patent litigation, broad knowledge of intellectual property law, effective at communicating at all levels of the organization, the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and wants to be fully integrated into every aspect of the company from research to business execution.

Duties/Responsibilities

The key responsibilities that are specific to the position include:

  • Global IP Strategy & Portfolio Development:Lead the development and management of a worldwide IP portfolio, with a focus on CRISPR-Cas9 genome engineering, therapeutic applications, and Intellia’s gene editing pipeline. Identify patentable inventions through close collaboration with R&D teams; draft, file, and prosecute patent applications globally via internal and external counsel.
  • Legal Advisory & Risk Management:Provide strategic legal advice to scientific, business, and legal teams on IP matters, including patents, trade secrets, trademarks, and copyrights. Conduct due diligence (landscape, FTO, infringement, validity analyses) and develop risk assessments/mitigation strategies for research, partnerships, and transactions.
  • Transactions & Business Support:Advise on and negotiate agreements supporting business goals, including licensing, collaborations, consulting, research, vendor, and manufacturing contracts.
  • Patent Litigation & Dispute Resolution:Collaborate with Intellia’s litigation attorneys to manage and defend Intellia’s IP in proceedings such as PTAB challenges, oppositions, and other global forums.
  • Stakeholder Engagement & Collaboration:Interface with internal teams, external collaborators, government agencies, and third parties to align IP strategy with business objectives. Collaborate cross-functionally to integrate IP considerations into R&D, commercialization, and operational decisions.
  • Training & Oversight:Provide IP training and education to employees to foster awareness and compliance. Manage outside counsel to ensure cost-effective, high-quality legal representation.
  • Additional Duties:Support other legal matters and projects as needed to advance company priorities.

Supervisory Responsibilities

If a people manager:

· Recruits, interviews, hires, and trains new staff.

· Oversees the daily workflow of the department.

· Provides constructive and timely performance evaluations.

· Handles discipline and termination of employees in accordance with company policy.

Requirements

Skills/Abilities

Technical Expertise:

  • Proven track record in patent preparation, prosecution, and analysis (U.S. and international).
  • Experience with IP due diligence, freedom-to-operate (FTO), infringement/validity assessments, and risk mitigation.
  • Proficiency in patent searching tools and Microsoft Office Suite.

Core Competencies:

  • Strategic Leadership: Ability to set IP strategy, influence business decisions, and manage complex legal/business risks.
  • Collaboration & Communication:Excellent verbal/written communication and presentation skills; ability to simplify complex IP concepts for diverse audiences. Strong client-service focus with experience working cross-functionally (R&D, business development, legal).
  • Execution & Agility:Thrives in a fast-paced environment; manages multiple priorities and deadlines with flexibility. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and legal drafting skills; creativity in developing pragmatic solutions.
  • Leadership & Mentorship:Demonstrated ability to lead teams, mentor junior staff, and manage outside counsel effectively. Supervisory experience with a focus on fostering collaboration and accountability.

Preferred Attributes:

  • Experience in PTAB proceedings, oppositions, or other IP litigation.
  • Familiarity with CRISPR-Cas9, gene editing, or therapeutic development.

Education / Certifications

  • Required:Juris Doctor (J.D.) or LL.M. from an accredited law school. Admission to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction. Registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). 8–10+ years of experience practicing patent or intellectual property law, specifically in life sciences, biotechnology, or pharmaceuticals, with a focus on preparation, prosecution, and IP analysis.
  • Strongly Preferred:Advanced scientific degree (Ph.D. or Master’s) in molecular biology, cell biology, biochemistry, chemistry, immunology, genetics, structural biology, or a related field. Equivalent scientific/engineering experience (e.g., industry R&D roles) may substitute for an advanced degree.

Experience

· Minimum of 8+ years of experience in intellectual property law, including significant prior legal experience in the pharmaceutical and/or biotechnology fields, with an emphasis on preparation, prosecution, and/or IP strategy and analysis.

· Experience in all aspects of U.S. and foreign intellectual property law relating to biotechnology, pharmaceutical, or life sciences at a law firm or a biotechnology/pharmaceutical corporation.

· Demonstrated leadership, management, and interpersonal skills, and creativity in applying analytical frameworks and solutions to issues.

· Experience negotiating, drafting, and interpreting license agreements preferred but not required.

Physical Requirements

· Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer

· Ability to be onsite in Cambridge periodically.

· Ability to travel periodically for legal proceedings or other projects, as needed.

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EEOC Statement: Intellia believes in a diverse environment, and is committed to equal employment opportunity for all its employees and qualified applicants. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or any other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. Intellia will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities, in accordance with applicable law.

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, and will continue to be accepted until the position is filled at which point the position will be taken down.

The base salary for this position is expected to range between $268,728.00 - $328,446.00 USD per year.

The salary offered is determined based on a range of factors including, but not limited to, relevant education and training, overall related experience, specialized, rare or in-demand skill sets, internal comparators and other business needs. Upon joining Intellia, your salary will be reviewed periodically and additional factors such as time in role and performance will be considered. Intellia may change the published salary range based on company and market factors.

Additional compensation includes a performance-based annual cash bonus, a new hire equity grant, and eligibility to be considered for annual equity awards the value of which are determined annually at the Company’s discretion.

For more information about Intellia’s benefits, please click here.

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