About AbbVie AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas including immunology, oncology, and neuroscience, as well as products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, visit www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X, and YouTube.Position Overview AbbVie is searching for an in‑house Senior Counsel for our Patent Prosecution group, part of AbbVie's Intellectual Property, Transactions, and Innovation legal team. This position will support AbbVie's immunology pharmaceutical products and be based in Waltham, MA; North Chicago, IL; or South San Francisco, CA, with a hybrid work model (on site 3+ days per week). Acting individually and in cross‑functional teams, the Senior Counsel will develop and implement intellectual property strategies for AbbVie's products and product candidates.Responsibilities Maximize AbbVie's competitive position through the creation and implementation of intellectual property strategiesProvide legal advice and counsel to cross‑functional R&D and business teams on a variety of IP-related mattersDraft, file, and prosecute strategically useful patent applications worldwide, both directly and through the management of outside counselChallenge and defend patents in IPR, opposition, interference, and other post‑grant proceedingsConduct prior art searches, analyze third‑party patent positions, and conduct due diligence to support business development activitiesQualifications JD degree from an accredited law school, state bar admission enabling in‑house practice (specific state not required), and registration to practice before the USPTO5+ years of experience practicing patent law as an attorney or patent agent at a law firm and/or life sciences company, including substantial U.S. and foreign patent prosecutionTechnical background relevant for pharmaceutical patent prosecution, such as: Experience with small molecule and/or biological pharmaceutical discovery & developmentTechnical degree in a relevant field (molecular biology, biotechnology, biochemistry, biology, chemistry, chemical engineering, or biomedical engineering)Strong legal, analytical, communication, collaboration, and people skillsDemonstrated ability to manage complex projects to meet deadlinesBenefits We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick), medical, dental, and vision insurance, and a 401(k) plan to eligible employees. This job is eligible to participate in our long‑term incentive programs.Equal Opportunity Employer AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives, and serving our community. Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled.#J-18808-Ljbffr