Legal/Sr Counsel: IP/Patents
February 10th, 2009 by confabee-jobs-usa-2 | Filed under Legal.Job ID: U17853
Location: Houston, Texas, United States
Shell Oil Company, including its consolidated companies and its share in equity companies, is one of America’s leading oil and natural gas producers, natural gas marketers, gasoline marketers and petrochemical manufacturers. Shell, a leading oil and gas producer in the deepwater Gulf of Mexico, is a recognized pioneer in oil and gas exploration and production technology. Shell Oil Company is an affiliate of the Shell Group, which operates in over 110 countries and territories and employs more than 104,000 people.
At Shell our commitment is to satisfy the world’s need for energy with economically, socially and environmentally responsible solutions. We seek a high standard of performance, and understand that great ideas can change the world. If you want to work with a group of creative, ambitious and innovative professionals then you should consider Shell. We will provide you with the resources to put your ideas into action, worldwide opportunities to advance your career, and outstanding benefits and rewards that support your quality of life. Join us and let’s make a real difference together.
Shell Oil Company is currently seeking Legal/Sr Counsel for their Houston, Texas location.
Responsibilities:
* Responsible for a docket primarily relating to Shell’s exploration and production activities (E&P and/or chemicals)
Requirements:
* Must have legal authorization to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis for anyone other than current employer
* Must possess a registration to patent practice in the U.S, Patent and Trademark Office and have a membership in the State Bar of Texas or membership in the bar of another state and intention to become a member of Texas Bar
* Must have an undergraduate degree in Physics, Electrical, Chemical or Mechanical Engineering and between 5 and 12 years of experience in U.S. Intellectual property practice and a meaningful professional exposure to all major areas of IP practice
* Must have a strong career emphasis on patent practice in the US Patent and Trademark Office and a working knowledge of patent practice in other countries and of international patent conventions
* Preferably, will also have a graduate degree or comparable work experience in technology areas relevant to the E&P businesses
The Shell Group offers an outstanding benefits package. In order to be considered for this position, you must complete an online candidate profile at www.shell.com/careers. No phone inquiries will be accepted.
Application Deadline: Friday 13 February 2009
Number of Vacancies: 3
Please note: We occasionally amend or withdraw Shell jobs and reserve the right to do so at any time, including prior to the advertised closing date.
Before applying, you are advised to read our data protection policy. This policy describes the processing that may be associated with your personal data and informs you that your personal data may be transferred to Royal Dutch/Shell Group companies around the world.
The Shell Group and its approved recruitment consultants will never ask you for a fee to process or consider your application for a career with Shell. Anyone who demands such a fee is not an authorised Shell representative and you are strongly advised to refuse any such demand.
Shell is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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