Aerospace Intellectual Property Counsel – Patents, Trademarks & Technology Innovation

About Axiom: Axiom is transforming the legal services landscape by delivering innovative solutions ranging from individual secondees to fully integrated project teams that combine top-tier talent with cutting-edge technology. Join our innovative talent community and help drive impactful legal solutions to complex problems in various industries. Job Description: We are seeking an Aerospace IP Counsel with expertise in intellectual property, corporate law, and transactional matters within the aerospace, aviation, and manufacturing industries. This role is ideal for a mid- to senior-level attorney with a strong background in patent and trademark management, IP strategy, and technology-driven product development. Responsibilities:

• Advise aerospace and aviation clients on global IP strategy, portfolio management, and enforcement.
• Guide products through all phases of the development cycle, identifying IP assets and implementing protection strategies.
• Draft, review, and negotiate complex commercial, technology, and licensing agreements for multinational corporations.
• Support regulatory compliance, due diligence, and cross-functional business initiatives, including sourcing, logistics, and financial services.
• Lead education and training initiatives on IP, patents, and trademarks for engineers, scientists, and internal stakeholders.
• Collaborate with R&D, marketing, and product teams to align IP strategy with innovation goals.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor (JD) or equivalent and active U.S. bar membership in good standing.
• 5+ years of experience in intellectual property and corporate law, ideally with aerospace, aviation, or technology industry experience.
• Proven experience managing global IP portfolios, including patents, trademarks, and licensing agreements.
• Strong analytical, strategic, and client-facing skills, capable of advising legal and business stakeholders.
• Tech-savvy and adaptable, experienced with IP management systems and modern legal technology tools.

Preferred Skills:

• Prior in-house or secondment experience within aerospace, aviation, or high-tech manufacturing companies.
• Knowledge of patent-trademark overlap, IP licensing, and enforcement strategies.
• Ability to scale time commitment based on project needs (part-time ramping to full-time potential).

Compensation, Benefits & Location: This role offers a range of competitive compensation starting at $130,000, and a highly competitive benefits package in the alternative legal services marketplace that includes health benefits, 401k, and more. Axiomites also get access to professional development tools and resources and learning and development programs. Axiomites predominately work remotely, with the exception that some clients require on-site presence. Axiom is the global leader in high-caliber, on-demand legal talent. Covering North America, the UK, Europe, and APAC, we enable legal departments to drive efficiency and growth and meet the demands of today’s business landscape with best in breed alterative legal services. Axiom is a leader in diversity, inclusion, and social engagement. Diversity is core to our values and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are proud to be named a best place to work for LGBTQ+ Equality, earning top marks in the 2021 Corporate Equality Index for the second consecutive year. Axiom’s legal department is Mansfield certified and is committed to considering at least 50% diverse candidates for leadership roles and outside counsel representation. Learn more about working at Axiom. Equal Opportunity Employer: Axiom ensures equal employment opportunity in recruitment and employment, without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, nationality, national or ethnic origin, religious creed or belief, political opinion, sex, gender reassignment, pregnancy or maternity, age, disability, alienage or citizenship status, marital (or civil or other partnership recognized by law) status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, sexual orientation, military service, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Axiom prohibits and will not tolerate any such discrimination or harassment. Accommodation for Individuals with Disabilities: Upon request and consistent with applicable laws, Axiom will provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities who require an accommodation to participate in each stage of the recruitment process. To request an accommodation to complete the application form, please contact us at [email protected] and include “Applicant Accommodation” in the subject line. Axiom respects your privacy. For an explanation of the kind of information we collect about you and how it is used, our full privacy notice is available at https://www.axiomlaw.com/privacy-notice. Employment with Axiom may be contingent upon successful completion of a background check, providing proof of identity, and possessing the necessary legal authorization to work. By submitting an application, you acknowledge that all information contained therein, and provided at any part of the application process, is correct and accurate to the best of your knowledge. #LI-LC3 Apply tot his job Apply To this Job