Senior Trademark Counsel / Senior Trademark Counseless

Senior Trademark Counsel

Shape the Future of Healthcare with Us

At Abbott, we’re dedicated to enhancing lives through innovative science. This commitment starts with the talented individuals who drive our progress. We believe that diverse perspectives make us stronger, and we actively cultivate an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive and grow.

Our Established Pharmaceuticals Division (EPD) is seeking a Senior Trademark Counsel to join our global team and play a pivotal role in shaping and protecting our brands worldwide.

About the Role

This high-impact leadership position will guide Abbott’s global trademark strategy across various markets and therapeutic areas. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams and senior leadership, providing both legal expertise and valuable business insights.

In this role, you will lead a globally distributed team, ensuring that our brands continue to deliver trust and value to patients around the world.

What You’ll Do

• Lead and manage Abbott’s global trademark portfolio, including clearance, prosecution, enforcement, and protection.
• Provide strategic advice on branding, trademarks, trade dress, copyrights, and domain names.
• Partner closely with marketing, regulatory, and senior business leaders worldwide.
• Support complex, multi-national transactions and due diligence activities.
• Review and negotiate trademark-related contractual provisions.
• Lead and mentor a diverse, international team of legal professionals.
• Contribute to a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performing team culture.

What We’re Looking For

We understand that exceptional candidates may not perfectly match every requirement. If your experience is close but not an exact fit, we encourage you to apply online using the form below.

• Law degree and significant experience in trademark law (typically ~10+ years).
• Experience managing complex global portfolios or projects.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills.
• Ability to balance legal expertise with commercial thinking.
• Confidence working across cultures and time zones.
• Fluency in English; additional languages (e.g., Spanish) are a plus.
• Experience in life sciences or regulated industries is beneficial—but not essential.

What You’ll Bring

• Thoughtful leadership and a collaborative mindset.
• Strong relationship-building skills and emotional intelligence.
• The ability to influence stakeholders with clarity and empathy.
• Comfort navigating complexity and change in a global environment.

Only applications matching the job profile will be considered. If this role excites you but you’re unsure about meeting every requirement, we’d still love to hear from you. Diverse experiences and perspectives help us build better solutions—and we welcome yours.