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Job Location

Cincinnati

Job Description

P&G is the largest consumer packaged goods company in the world. We have operations in over 75 countries, with 65 trusted brands that improve lives for 5 billion consumers worldwide. This brings many advantages, including the opportunity for our employees to enjoy a diverse and rewarding lifelong career filled with new and exciting challenges.

P&G is seeking a talented and experienced patent attorney to join its Legal organization at its Headquarters in Cincinnati, Ohio. The selected attorney will be a strategic partner to the business in the creation and protection of global intellectual property assets for P&G’s brands. Key aspects of the role include IP strategy development, preparation and prosecution of global patent applications, freedom-to-practice assessments, enforcement and due diligence.

P&G attorneys work directly with clients to solve problems creatively and determine how best to manage the client’s legal needs across critically important, as well as challenging and rapidly evolving, legal spaces. The position requires strong cross-team collaboration and coordination with business clients, multifunctional partners and legal colleagues.

Education

Job Qualifications

• A Juris Doctorate with outstanding academic performance

Skills/Experience

• Membership in at least one state bar, with the ability to become a member of the Ohio bar.
• Two to five years of experience with a law firm, in-house, government or other legal department in drafting patent applications and responding to office actions in both the US as well as foreign jurisdictions.
• Registered to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, and very strong problem-solving skills.
• Track record of success in professional and personal activities.
• Proven leadership as well as the ability to work as a member of a team, both with business clients and within the Legal organization.

P&G looks for well-rounded individuals, with leadership skills, vision and energy and offers an outstanding work environment, along with a competitive compensation and benefits package.

What We Offer

• Responsibilities as of Day 1 - you will feel the ownership of your work from the beginning, and you will be given specific ownership areas and responsibilities.
• Continuous mentorship - you will work with passionate people and receive formal training as well as day-to-day mentoring from your manager. Work and be part of a dynamic and encouraging environment - working over a diverse array of interesting problems.
• Promote agility and work/life effectiveness and your long-term well-being.
• Get a competitive salary and benefits package.

Just So You Know

All will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, citizenship, HIV/AIDS status or any other legally protected factor.

Starting Pay / Salary Range: $130,400 - $150,000

Compensation for roles at P&G varies depending on a wide array of non-discriminatory factors including but not limited to the specific office location, role, degree/credentials, relevant skill set, and level of relevant experience. At P&G compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. Total rewards at P&G include salary + bonus (if applicable) + benefits. Your recruiter may be able to share more about our total rewards offerings and the specific salary range for the relevant location(s) during the hiring process.

Immigration Sponsorship is not available for this role. For more information regarding who is eligible for hire at P &G along with other work authorization FAQ’s, please click HERE .

Procter & Gamble participates in e-verify as required by law.

Qualified individuals will not be disadvantaged based on being unemployed.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Job Schedule

Full time

Job Number

R000100450

Job Segmentation

Experienced Professionals (Job Segmentation)

Starting Pay / Salary Range

$130,400.00 - $150,000.00 / year