Director, Patent Operations
3 weeks ago
Director, Patent Operations A prestigious, innovation-driven global law firm is seeking a Director, Patent Operations to lead the strategic and operational vision for its high-performing Patent Practice Group. This is a senior leadership role responsible for driving operational excellence, scaling global workflows, and partnering with firm leadership to shape the long-term infrastructure of a world-class IP practice. This role will be hybrid and can sit in Boston, DC, NYC, San Francisco, Palo Alto, Santa Monica, or Seattle. Base pay range $225,000 - $280,000 per year. Key Responsibilities Lead and execute the operational strategy for the Patent Practice Group across all U.S. offices. Drive multi-year planning, workflow optimization, and scalable process design (including Patricia and 3rd-party tools). Oversee all patent operations teamsdocketing, international filings, and legal support (13 total direct reports). Establish and enforce firmwide operational standards, metrics, and best practices. Lead major change initiatives involving technology implementation, restructuring, and process redesign. Partner with Finance, IT, HR, Risk, and IP leadership to ensure seamless operational integration. Manage patent technology platforms and key vendor relationships. Deliver executive-level reporting using KPIs and operational data to inform strategy and performance. Serve as a thought leader on industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices. Qualifications 10+ years in patent prosecution operations, with 5-7+ years in senior leadership. Bachelors degree required; advanced degree or certifications (MBA, PMP, Lean Six Sigma) preferred. Deep expertise in U.S. and foreign patent processes, prosecution workflows, and docketing systems. Proven experience scaling and transforming operations for large, global IP teams. Strong leadership skills with success managing managers and multi-office teams. Exceptional communication, analytical, and stakeholder management capabilities. Seniority Level Director Employment Type Full-time Job Function Legal and Management Industries Law Practice and Legal Services #J-18808-Ljbffr
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Director, Patent Operations
3 weeks ago
San Francisco, United States Buchanan Legal Professional Services Full timeDirector, Patent Operations A prestigious, innovation-driven global law firm is seeking a Director, Patent Operations to lead the strategic and operational vision for its high-performing Patent Practice Group. This is a senior leadership role responsible for driving operational excellence, scaling global workflows, and partnering with firm leadership to...
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Director, Patent Operations
4 weeks ago
San Francisco, United States Buchanan Legal Professional Services Full timeA prestigious, innovation-driven global law firm is seeking a Director, Patent Operations to lead the strategic and operational vision for its high-performing Patent Practice Group. This is a senior leadership role responsible for driving operational excellence, scaling global workflows, and partnering with firm leadership to shape the long-term...
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Associate Director, Patent Operations
2 weeks ago
San Francisco, United States Fenwick & West Full timeJob Description Summary The Associate Director, Patent Operations serves as a strategic and operational leader within the Patent Practice Area, responsible for driving excellence, innovation, and efficiency across all facets of patent operations. This role partners closely with practice leadership and attorneys/agents, and ensures the patent operational...
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Associate Director, Patent Operations
3 weeks ago
San Francisco, CA, United States Fenwick & West Full timeJob Description Summary The Associate Director, Patent Operations serves as a strategic and operational leader within the Patent Practice Area, responsible for driving excellence, innovation, and efficiency across all facets of patent operations. This role partners closely with practice leadership and attorneys/agents, and ensures the patent operational...
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Associate Director, Patent Operations
1 week ago
San Francisco, CA, United States Fenwick & West Full timeThe Associate Director, Patent Operations serves as a strategic and operational leader within the Patent Practice Area, responsible for driving excellence, innovation, and efficiency across all facets of patent operations. The Associate Director will oversee key operational functions, lead cross-office/cross-practice initiatives, and advance long-term plans...
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Director, Global Patent Operations
3 weeks ago
San Francisco, United States Buchanan Legal Professional Services Full timeA global law firm is seeking a Director of Patent Operations to lead their Patent Practice Group. You will be responsible for executing operational strategies, managing patent operations teams, and driving process optimization. With over 10 years of experience in patent prosecution operations, this senior leadership role requires exceptional communication...
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Director, Patent Operations
3 weeks ago
Santa Monica, CA, United States Buchanan Legal Professional Services Full timeA prestigious, innovation-driven global law firm is seeking a Director, Patent Operations to lead the strategic and operational vision for its high-performing Patent Practice Group. This is a senior leadership role responsible for driving operational excellence, scaling global workflows, and partnering with firm leadership to shape the long-term...
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Director, Patent Operations
2 weeks ago
Santa Monica, CA, United States Buchanan Legal Professional Services Full timeA prestigious, innovation-driven global law firm is seeking a Director, Patent Operations to lead the strategic and operational vision for its high-performing Patent Practice Group. This is a senior leadership role responsible for driving operational excellence, scaling global workflows, and partnering with firm leadership to shape the long-term...
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Hybrid Patent Operations Director
3 weeks ago
San Francisco, CA, United States Fenwick & West Full timeA leading law firm in San Francisco is seeking an Associate Director, Patent Operations to drive excellence in patent operations and facilitate strategic initiatives. This role includes overseeing key functions, collaborating across departments, and ensuring alignment with the firm's objectives. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in patent...
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Hybrid Patent Operations Director
2 weeks ago
San Francisco, United States Fenwick & West Full timeA leading law firm in San Francisco is seeking an Associate Director, Patent Operations to drive excellence in patent operations and facilitate strategic initiatives. This role includes overseeing key functions, collaborating across departments, and ensuring alignment with the firm's objectives. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in patent...
