Chief Ip Counsel - Oilfield Services & Equipment

Baker Hughes

Houston, TX, United States
Ip strategy for ofse segment
Oversee patent portfolio development
Advise on technology-driven commercial transactions
Lead and execute the end-to-end IP strategy for the OFSE segment, including support for digitally enabled products, software, analytics, and data-driven solutions

Job Summary

  • Lead and execute the end-to-end IP strategy for the OFSE segment, including support for digitally enabled products, software, analytics, and data-driven solutions.
  • Serve as the primary IP advisor to OFSE leadership, engineering, product, and digital teams on innovation, competitive positioning, and freedom-to-operate.
  • You will be eligible to participate in Company-sponsored benefit programs, including health & welfare programs and the Thrift Plan (401k).

Matching Summary

Lead and execute the end-to-end IP strategy for the OFSE segment, including support for digitally enabled products, software, analytics, and data-driven solutions.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • IP strategy for OFSE segment
  • Oversee patent portfolio development
  • Advise on technology-driven commercial transactions
  • Manage IP risk assessment
  • Lead trade secret protection
  • Partner with engineering and digital teams

Nice-to-have

  • Trusted advisor to senior leaders
  • Business-embedded IP team
  • Shape IP strategy across digital ecosystem

Key Requirements

  • Juris Doctor (JD) degree
  • Admitted to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
  • Minimum 12 years of post-qualification IP experience
  • Significant in-house experience
  • Proven leadership and people-management capability

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