Principle Director of Patent Operations

Principle Director of Patent OperationsFirm:A nationally recognized AM Law 200 firm with 500 attorneys providing comprehensive legal services to innovative companies from startups to global enterprises.Role:This individual will partner closely with the firm’s patent attorneys, practice group leaders, and C-suite to design, implement, and continuously improve high-volume, high-quality patent prosecution and portfolio management operations. The role combines strategic oversight, process optimization, technology leadership, and people management in a fast-paced, client-service-oriented environment.Responsibilities:Oversee end-to-end patent prosecution support for U.S. and foreign filings (docketing, formalities, IDS management, annuity payments, assignment recordation, portfolio reporting).Lead a team of paralegals, docketing specialists, formalities clerks, and annuity coordinators across multiple offices/time zones.Drive adoption and maximization of IP management systems (Anaqua, IPfolio, Lecorpio, FoundationIP, Pattsy Wave, etc.) and related tools (e.g., AppColl, ClaimMaster, USPTO Patent Center integrations).Partner with billing and finance teams on patent-related cost recovery, client-specific outside counsel guidelines, and e-billing compliance.Design and deliver training programs for new attorneys, lateral hires, and staff on patent rules, best practices, and firm systems.Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree required.Paralegal certificate, Registered Patent Agent, or JD strongly preferred.8 years of progressive patent prosecution and operations experience in a large law firm or sophisticated in-house patent department.At least 4 years in a people-management or team-lead role overseeing docketing, formalities, and/or annuity functions.Proven track record of implementing or migrating major IP management systems.Compensation/Benefits:Base Salary: $175-250k , commensurate with experience.Additional Compensation: Annual performance-based bonus.Benefits Package: Comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match program, vacation and sick time, paid holidays, and professional development/career growth programs.1001 Conshohocken State Rd, Ste 2-410 | West Conshohocken, PA 19428#director#patent#patentoperations#seniorCompany DescriptionLibertyjobs.com has become an essential destination site for experienced job seekers. Our recruiters are continually posting active job openings to the website. Feel free to search our database of open positions and apply for your next career move!Hundreds of new jobs are listed on the site every month in a wide range of industries and locations. Last year we had over 900,000 unique job seekers visit our website, which means over 75,000 skilled job seekers search our openings every month.Established in 2003, Liberty Personnel quickly grew into one of the largest technical recruiting agencies on the East Coast. Today, Liberty Personnel has a national presence and a diverse client base. Listed below are a number of the industries and openings we work on:Information Technology, Software Programmers, Engineering, Manufacturing, Legal, Plant Maintenance, Construction, Oil and Gas, Medical Communications, Accounting, Finance, Electronics, Scientific, Medical Device, Sales, Pharmaceutical, Admin, Automation, Controls, Civil, HVAC, Wastewater, Structural, Electrical, Chemists, Validations, Logistics, Food Production, Renewable Energy and Machinists.

Salary : $175,000 - $250,000