Senior Patent Attorney Job at Electrolux, Charlotte, NC

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  • Electrolux
  • Charlotte, NC

Job Description

Legal AffairsPermanentJob DescriptionWe shape living for the better.With ambitions as big as ours, we need employees who will help reinvent taste, care and wellbeing experiences for more enjoyable and sustainable living around the world.We are looking for an experienced and driven Senior Patent Counsel to join our Group Patents team as part of the global IP organization in the Group Legal function. The role is based in Charlotte, United States, and will report to the global Head of Patents. Your primary responsibility will be to lead and coordinate patent-related support for Electrolux’ activities in North America to strengthen the company’s patent position and to enable the business to conduct its business plans.The Group Patents team works closely with product lines and R&D worldwide to achieve business objectives and has a core role in the creation, maintenance and use of intellectual property rights across the Group as well as identifying and managing patent risk.What you’ll do:Serve as part of a global team of patent specialists, leading US (North America) patent practice activitiesProvide strategic, business-focused patent and IP guidance for product development projects and advanced technology initiativesIdentify patentable inventions and assess business relevance, patentability, and scope of protectionManage patent matters from internal review and decision-making through filing, prosecution, and grantSupport freedom-to-operate investigations and proactively mitigate IP risksAssist with patent litigation support and related intellectual property mattersPartner with and manage external US patent counsel for patent preparation and prosecution activitiesSupport development of internal capabilities for drafting, filing, prosecuting patent applications, and handling USPTO post-grant actionsEnsure compliance with US patent standards, legal practices, and USPTO requirementsBuild strong partnerships across Electrolux North America as a trusted advisor on patent mattersProvide patent-related training and guidance to North America personnelCollaborate closely with product development teams to support innovation and intellectual asset protectionMinimum Qualifications:Registered US Patent AttorneyAcademic technical degree with broad technical competenceMinimum 8 years of relevant patent law experienceQualifications:Strong experience with US patent prosecution and patent portfolio managementIdeally you have some experience in a multi-national company and/or working in an international environment towards multi-functional teamsFluency in English is requiredBenefits highlights:Discounts on our award-winning Electrolux products and servicesFamily-friendly benefitsInsurance policy planExtensive learning opportunities and flexible career pathPlease be advised that we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position at this time.Find more on: Electrolux Group North America: Electrolux Group Careers: Electrolux Home Products, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request through hrsnorthamerica@electrolux.com. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.Job SummaryJob number: JR78174Date posted : 2026-05-27Profession: LegalEmployment type: Full timeType: Full time

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