ionq

Senior Counsel - Intellectual Property

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At a Glance

Location
US
Work Regime
remote
Experience
8+ years
Compensation
ry range for this position is $195,349 - $254,742 . The total compensation pack
Posted
2026-02-09T12:18:32-05:00

Key Requirements

Domain Knowledge

  • Engineering
  • Regulatory

Benefits & Perks

Time Off

matching 401K, unlimited PTO and paid holidays, parental/a

Requirements

from an accredited law school and active bar membership in good standing.

Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

in Physics, Electrical Engineering, or a closely related field relevant to quantum technologies.

Extensive experience (8+ years preferred) as a practicing patent attorney, with in-house experience at a complex hardware/tech company.

Demonstrated experience with Trade Secret laws and programs

Proven ability to proactively manage complex, global IP portfolios and drive strategy.

Responsibilities

Patent Program Development & Ongoing Leadership:

Build and maintain effective patent programs, including harvesting novel inventions, managing patent committees, to ensure maximum value and alignment with long-term financial stability.

Prosecute patents for key technologies.  Oversee the preparation, filing, and prosecution of complex U.S.

and international patent applications related to quantum technologies.

IP Portfolio Management:

Support the development, execution, and optimization of our global IP strategy, including patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets.