Sr. Intellectual Property (“IP”) Counsel

Why Join Intellia? Our mission is to develop curative genome editing treatments that can positively transform the lives of people living with severe and life-threatening diseases. Beyond our science, we live our four core values: One, Explore, Disrupt, Deliver and feel strongly that you can achieve more at Intellia. We have a single-minded determination to excel and succeed together. We believe in the power of curiosity and pushing boundaries. We welcome challenging thoughts and imagination to develop innovative solutions. And we know that patients are counting on us to make the promise a reality, so we must maintain high standards and get it done. We want all of our people to go beyond what is possible. We aren’t constrained by typical end rails, and we aren’t out to just “treat” people. We’re all in this for something more. We’re driven to cure and motivated for change. Just imagine the possibilities of what we can do together. The Sr. IP Counsel plays a critical role in overseeing and managing certain aspects of the company's legal matters, specifically intellectual property. This position is responsible for providing legal advice on patents, trade secrets, copyrights, and trademarks; developing and executing a global intellectual property strategy in support of Intellia’s gene editing technology and pipeline programs; ensuring compliance with company policies; and managing intellectual property portfolios and proceedings. The ideal candidate has a strong background in patent prosecution, optionally with additional experience in patent litigation, broad knowledge of intellectual property law, effective at communicating at all levels of the organization, the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and wants to be fully integrated into every aspect of the company from research to business execution. Duties/Responsibilities The key responsibilities that are specific to the position include: Global IP Strategy & Portfolio Development : Lead the development and management of a worldwide IP portfolio, with a focus on CRISPR-Cas9 genome engineering, therapeutic applications, and Intellia’s gene editing pipeline. Identify patentable inventions through close collaboration with R&D teams; draft, file, and prosecute patent applications globally via internal and external counsel. Legal Advisory & Risk Management : Provide strategic legal advice to scientific, business, and legal teams on IP matters, including patents, trade secrets, trademarks, and copyrights. Conduct due diligence (landscape, FTO, infringement, validity analyses) and develop risk assessments/mitigation strategies for research, partnerships, and transactions. Transactions & Business Support : Advise on and negotiate agreements supporting business goals, including licensing, collaborations, consulting, research, vendor, and manufacturing contracts. Patent Litigation & Dispute Resolution : Collaborate with Intellia’s litigation attorneys to manage and defend Intellia’s IP in proceedings such as PTAB challenges, oppositions, and other global forums. Stakeholder Engagement & Collaboration : Interface with internal teams, external collaborators, government agencies, and third parties to align IP strategy with business objectives. Collaborate cross-functionally to integrate IP considerations into R&D, commercialization, and operational decisions. Training & Oversight : Provide IP training and education to employees to foster awareness and compliance. Manage outside counsel to ensure cost-effective, high-quality legal representation. Additional Duties : Support other legal matters and projects as needed to advance company priorities. Supervisory Responsibilities If a people manager: · Recruits, interviews, hires, and trains new staff. · Oversees the daily workflow of the department. · Provides constructive and timely performance evaluations. · Handles discipline and termination of employees in accordance with company policy. Requirements Skills/Abilities Technical Expertise : Proven track record in patent preparation, prosecution, and analysis (U.S. and international). Experience with IP due diligence, freedom-to-operate (FTO), infringement/validity assessments, and risk mitigation. Proficiency in patent searching tools and Microsoft Office Suite. Core Competencies : Strategic Leadership : Ability to set IP strategy, influence business decisions, and manage complex legal/business risks. Collaboration & Communication : Excellent verbal/written communication and presentation skills; ability to simplify complex IP concepts for diverse audiences. Strong client-service focus with experience working cross-functionally (R&D, business development, legal). Execution & Agility : Thrives in a fast-paced environment; manages multiple priorities and deadlines with flexibility. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and legal drafting skills; creativity in developing pragmatic solutions. <span style="color:#242424