Patent Counsel/Senior Patent Counsel

The posting, as Legend Biotech US wrote it

Legend Biotech is a global biotechnology company dedicated to treating and, one day, curing life-threatening diseases. Headquartered in Bridgewater, New Jersey, we are advancing the next generation of cell therapy through a portfolio of innovative technologies, including autologous, allogeneic, and in vivo cell therapy approaches. Our research spans chimeric antigen receptor T-cell (CAR-T), T-cell receptor (TCR-T), natural killer (NK) cell-based therapies, and other emerging platforms designed to transform the treatment of serious diseases. From our global network of research and development sites, we are committed to discovering and developing safe, effective, and cutting-edge therapies for patients worldwide.

Legend Biotech entered into a global collaboration agreement with Johnson & Johnson to jointly develop and commercialize CARVYKTI® (ciltacabtagene autoleucel; cilta-cel). Through this strategic partnership, we combine complementary expertise and capabilities to advance innovative immunotherapies for patients living with multiple myeloma.

Legend Biotech is seeking a Patent Counsel/Senior Patent Counsel as part of the Legal team based in either Philadelphia, PA or Somerset, NJ.

Role Overview

Legend Biotech’s Intellectual Property team is seeking a Patent Counsel/ Senior Patent Counsel with large molecule expertise, including antibody and process development experience. Experience in cell and gene
therapy and gene therapy platforms is a plus. As a partner and business strategist, this individual contributor will push the boundaries of what is possible in a highly competitive industry. This position reports directly to the Global Head of Intellectual Property in Legend’s Legal Department. Come join our passion for creating IP strategies that will enable Legend to improve the lives of patients worldwide. This is a hybrid position (currently 3 days a week). There is expected to be some travel between Legend Headquarters in Bridgewater NJ and Legend’s R&D locations in Philadelphia PA and Somerset, NJ.

Key Responsibilities

• Driving strategic IP procurement and management of global intellectual property, including drafting and prosecuting patent portfolios, working with outside counsel, and serving as a key legal partner on

business development, licensing, collaboration, acquisition, and other strategic transactions.

• Responsibilities include supporting IP-focused due diligence, evaluating transaction-related risks and opportunities, advising on intellectual property strategy, and conducting freedom-to-operate,

infringement, validity, and risk assessment and mitigation analyses.

• Managing the prosecution of active global dockets, including handling U.S. and foreign patent applications as well as post-grant proceedings (e.g., reexamination, reissue, post-grant review. foreign

oppositions and appeals), as necessary.

• Rendering due diligence assessments, freedom-to-operate, infringement, and validity analyses, and risk evaluation and

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t- and long-term disability coverage, legal assistance, and supplemental plans such as pet, critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity insurance. We also provide voluntary commuter benefits, family planning and care resources, well-being initiatives, and peer-to-peer recognition programs; demonstrating our ongoing commitment to building a culture where our people feel empowered, supported, and inspired to do their best work.

Pay Range (Base Pay)

$168,372 — $220,988 USD

Please note: These benefits are offered exclusively to permanent full-time employees. Contractors are not eligible for benefits through Legend Biotech.

Work Authorization & Employment Eligibility

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. As part of our commitment to maintaining a lawful workforce and ensuring compliance with federal employment regulations, we participate in the E-Verify program. If you are selected for employment, you will be required to complete the Form I-9 process, and your employment eligibility will be verified through E-Verify in accordance with applicable federal law. We are committed to providing a fair, transparent, and welcoming hiring experience for all candidates.

EEO Statement

It is the policy of Legend Biotech to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, related medical conditions and lactation), gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic under applicable federal, state or local laws or ordinances.

Employment is at-will and may be terminated at any time with or without cause or notice by the employee or the company.

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