Hiring: Senior Counsel, IP Company: Intuitive Location: Sunnyvale, CA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-17 09:36:49 Target Skills & Keywords : Portfolio Management About the job Experience: •30 years later, that question still fuels everything we do at Intuitive •6+ years experience in intellectual property law as a practitioner at a law firm and/or in-house legal department experience, with a substantial focus on patent prosecution. •2+ years of in-house counsel experience strongly preferred, where responsibilities included patent portfolio management as well as IP-related transactions (with support of litigation and due diligence a plus). Required Skills: •It started with a simple idea: what if surgery could be less invasive and recovery less painful? Nearly 30 years later, that question still fuels everything we do at Intuitive •. As a global leader in robotic-assisted surgery and minimally invasive care •, our technologies—like the da Vinci surgical system •Have transformed how care is delivered for millions of patients worldwide. •We’re a team of engineers, clinicians, and innovators united by one purpose: to make surgery smarter, safer, and more human. Every day, our work helps care teams perform with greater precision and patients recover faster, improving outcomes around the world. •The problems we solve demand creativity, rigor, and collaboration. The work is challenging, but deeply meaningful—because every improvement we make has the potential to change a life. •If you’re ready to contribute to something bigger than yourself and help transform the future of healthcare •, you’ll find your purpose here. Qualifications: •Minimum of 6+ years experience in intellectual property law as a practitioner at a law firm and/or in-house legal department experience, with a substantial focus on patent prosecution. •At least 2+ years of in-house counsel experience strongly preferred, where responsibilities included patent portfolio management as well as IP-related transactions (with support of litigation and due diligence a plus). •Technical degree, professional background, and/or significant experience related to medical devices, robotics, mechanical engineering, or a related field (electrical engineering or other engineering specialties considered). •J.D. degree and membership in good standing with the California bar or eligible for immediate registration as a Registered In House Counsel “RHIC”. •Admitted to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office. •Demonstrated capacity to assess legal and business opportunities and risks related to IP assets in support of M&A, investment opportunities, licensing, and purchasing or selling of patent portfolios. •Exceptional communication and writing skills, able to distill complex technical and legal concepts for varied audiences. •Demonstrated capacity to closely manage outside counsel and control matter costs. •Willingness to travel as required, which could include extended trips on occasion. •Engaging, courageous, and self-directed, accustomed to managing with a collaborative, fact-based approach. Compensation: •$172,100 - $291,500 / year Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!