Patent Counsel

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About this Position

At Henkel, you’ll be part of an organization that’s shaping the future through innovation, sustainability and collaboration. With our trusted brands like Persil®, ‘all®, Loctite®, Snuggle®, and Schwarzkopf® and our cutting-edge technologies, you’ll have countless opportunities to explore new paths and grow.

Dare to learn new skills, advance in your career and make an impact at Henkel. We are looking for an experienced, business-minded patent attorney to join our legal team supporting our fast-paced Adhesive Technologies business. This hybrid (60% office/ 40% remote) role is based in Rocky Hill, CT, and is ideal for a proactive patent attorney who can independently identify and protect innovation, provide practical IP guidance to business and R&D stakeholders, and manage a diverse global patent portfolio.

What you´ll do

• Prepare and prosecute U.S. patent applications and manage U.S. and foreign patent counsel.
• Conduct or oversee patentability, freedom-to-operate, validity, and related IP analyses.
• Advise R&D, commercial, and business teams on patent, trade secret, and other IP matters.
• Draft and negotiate confidentiality, development, licensing, research, supply, and other IP-related agreements.
• Provide counsel to business teams and legal colleagues related to IP protection and risk.
• Support IP due diligence, portfolio reviews, and global portfolio strategies aligned with business objectives.

What makes you a good fit

• JD or equivalent from accredited US law school; active membership in a U.S. state bar, and eligibility to register as Connecticut in-house counsel.
• Registration to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
• 3 to 8 years of experience as a patent attorney.
• Degree in chemistry, chemical engineering, materials science, polymer science, or a related field.
• Experience drafting and prosecuting chemical, materials, manufacturing-process, or related patent applications.
• Working knowledge of freedom-to-operate analysis, trade secret protection, and IP-related agreements.
• Strong judgment, communication, analytical, organizational, and project-management skills.
• Ability to provide practical business advice and manage multiple priorities across global, cross-functional teams.

Some benefits of joining Henkel

• Health Insurance: affordable plans for medical, dental, vision and wellbeing starting on day 1
• Work-Life Balance: Paid time off including sick, vacation, holiday and volunteer time, flexible & hybrid work policies (depending on role), and vacation buy / sell program
• Financial: 401k matching, employee share plan with voluntary investment and Henkel matching shares, annual performance bonus, service awards and student loan reimbursement
• Family Support: 12-week gender neutral parental leave (up to 20 weeks for parents giving birth), fertility support, adoption & surrogacy reimbursement, discounted child and elderly care, and scholarships
• Career Growth: diverse national and international growth opportunities, access to thousands of skills development courses, and tuition reimbursement

00. This range represents the good‑faith minimum and maximum wages the Company reasonably expects to offer for this role at the time of posting. In addition to base salary, this position may be eligible for incentive pay or other forms of compensation, as applicable.

The Company also offers a comprehensive benefits package as described above. Actual compensation will be based on factors such as the candidate’s skills, experience, education, training, and work location. This posting is intended to comply with all applicable state and local pay transparency laws.

Henkel does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies. Unsolicited referrals and resumes are considered Henkel property and therefore, Henkel will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited referral.

At Henkel, we come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe the uniqueness of all our employees is the power in us. Henkel is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, and other legally protected categories.