Job Description SummaryAt GE Aerospace, we are committed to innovation, excellence, and creating a safer, more sustainable future. As an IP&E Legal Operations Specialist, you will play a vital role in protecting and advancing our intellectual property assets while contributing to the success of our engineering and legal teams. This role is critical in supporting the administration and management of our intellectual property portfolio, facilitating IP transactions, providing dispute management support, driving communications and strategy, delivering analytics insights, and supporting project and program management initiatives. You can thrive in a fast-paced environment and demonstrate a commitment to safety, quality, delivery, and cost (SQDC), with safety always being the top priority.
This is a hybrid role, 3 days a week in the office in any of the locations listed.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

IP Portfolio Administration: Manage and maintain the intellectual property portfolio, ensuring accurate documentation, compliance, and timely updates.IP Transactions Support: Assist in the execution of intellectual property transactions, including licensing agreements, acquisitions, and other related activities.Dispute Management Support: Provide support in managing IP-related disputes, including research, documentation, and coordination with legal teams.Communications and Strategy: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and execute communication strategies related to IP initiatives and legal operations.Analytics: Generate and analyze data to provide actionable insights for decision-making and strategy development.Project and Program Management: Support the planning, execution, and monitoring of projects and programs related to IP and legal operations.

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., Legal Studies, Engineering, Business Administration) or equivalent experience.Minimum of 2 years’ experience in intellectual property management, legal operations, or a related field.

Desired Characteristics:

Demonstrated understanding of the processes relating to procurement and maintenance of each common type of intellectual property, including patents, trade secrets and copyrights.Familiarity with best practices for docketing and protection of Intellectual Property rights, including use of patent docketing applications and systems. Experience and familiarity with the Anaqua® corporate IP management system is strongly preferredGood knowledge of United States Patent & Trademark Office (USPTO) forms, rules, filing processes and portals, and procedures, and at least a basic understanding of foreign patent prosecution proceduresStrong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) tools, and an aptitude for learning other computer applicationsExcellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate across teams and functions.Proficiency in data analysis and reporting tools.Lean experienceSelf-motivation and ability to work both independently and as a team playerCreativity, vision, and sound judgment in developing and implementing solutionsStrong cross functional collaboration and influencing skills across all levels of the organizationActively embraces new ways of thinking and practices that increase efficiency and effectivenessProactively identifies and removes project obstacles or barriers on behalf of the team

The base pay range for this position pay range is $77,300 to 103,000 USD Annual USD Annual. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set. This position is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus based on a percentage of your base salary/ commission based on the plan.   This posting is expected to close on August 10, 2025. Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time-off for vacation or illness. 

General Electric Company, Ropcor, Inc., their successors, and in some cases their affiliates, each sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs (i.e., is a “Sponsor”). Each Sponsor reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace, or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a Sponsor’s welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.

This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. Therefore, for applicants who are not asylees, refugees, lawful permanent residents or U.S. Citizens (i.e., not a protected individual under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), otherwise known as a U.S. Person), final offers will be contingent on the ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government.

Additional Information

GE Aerospace offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

GE Aerospace will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).

Relocation Assistance Provided: No