[Hiring] IP Senior Legal Attorney @Aptar Group

Role Description

The Senior IP Attorney will support Aptar’s global intellectual property strategy by managing and protecting intellectual property assets across multiple jurisdictions. This role will handle a broad range of IP matters, including:

• Portfolio management
• Licensing
• Enforcement
• IP-related transactions

Additionally, the Senior IP Attorney will serve as a strategic IP partner to the business, R&D, Innovation, and segment IP teams, helping align IP strategy with commercial objectives and long-term innovation priorities.

Aligned with Aptar’s values, the Senior IP Attorney will:

• Enable customer success through practical, IP-informed, and legally sound solutions.
• Foster an inclusive, equitable workplace.
• Uphold Aptar’s Core Values in all professional interactions.

Qualifications

• Patent attorney, patent agent, European Patent Attorney, or equivalent IP/patent professional qualification required.
• U.S. registered patent attorney or patent agent, European Patent Attorney qualification, or equivalent international patent qualification preferred.
• Juris Doctor (JD) or equivalent legal degree from an accredited institution preferred, but not required.
• Technical expertise relevant to Aptar’s application fields preferred.
• Typically 10+ years of experience in IP law, patent practice, IP portfolio management, or a comparable IP professional role.
• Experience with patents and IP risk topics, including FTO, prosecution, disputes, oppositions, post-grant challenges, and other patent validity proceedings.
• Experience working in matrixed or multi‑business organizations preferred.
• Proven track record managing IP portfolios and leading complex IP transactions.
• Strong understanding of patent, trademark, copyright, and trade secret law.

Requirements

• In-house experience managing IP portfolios or supporting IP litigation at product-based companies or with a global law firm.
• Technical background (e.g., engineering, life sciences, software) is a plus.
• Experience with IP litigation and enforcement across multiple jurisdictions.
• Familiarity with USPTO, EPO, WIPO, and other international IP offices and procedures.
• Business-oriented mindset with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Benefits

• An exciting, diverse and value-based working environment.
• Award-winning corporate university offering personal development and training opportunities.
• Competitive base salary and performance-based bonus plan.
• Contribute to the communities where we reside.
• Innovative benefits plan which includes: 401k & Retirement Savings plan, vacation, medical, dental, vision, life, disability, pet insurance, wellness plan, and generous paid maternity/paternity leave.