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 mitigation strategies.
Identifying and exploiting new strategic opportunities and approaches by leveraging a deep understanding of patent law and a knowledge of the competitive landscape.
Partnering effectively with relevant stakeholders at all levels and of the global Legend organization and across all phases of research, development, and commercialization to provide clear, strategic business enabling strategies.
Influencing business leaders as a trusted advisor and thought partner.
Deploying in-depth patent and scientific expertise to provide education, guidance, and advice on patent law issues to scientists conducting research and other business stakeholders.
Maintaining and sharing expertise and knowledge on legal case law, rules, or regulations before the
U.S. Patent and Trademark Office as well as other relevant jurisdictional IP offices.
Reviewing, drafting, and negotiating intellectual property provisions in a broad range of commercial, research, development, manufacturing, collaboration, licensing, and other corporate agreements to ensure alignment with Legend's intellectual property strategy and business objectives.