The driving force behind our success has always been the people of AspenTech. What drives us, is our aspiration, our desire and ambition to keep pushing the envelope, overcoming any hurdle, challenging the status quo to continually find a better way. You will experience these qualities of passion, pride and aspiration in many ways - from a rich set of career development programs to support of community service projects to social events that foster fun and relationship building across our global community. The RoleThe successful candidate will have experience drafting patents, and technical expertise in either computer science, chemical engineering, or electrical engineering, or related field. You will be part of a global in-house legal staff and can choose to be located at either our Bedford, MA, Houston, TX or Medina, MN offices. Our work is fast-paced, and your time management skills are essential, but you will enjoy thoughtful collaboration with colleagues who are changing the world. Your Impact Support the senior IP counsel in intellectual property matters, including, by assisting inventors in identifying patentable subject matter, and drafting patent applications. Assisting in maintaining the Company's trademark portfolio. Prepare and prosecute or oversee outside counsel in prosecuting worldwide patent applications, conduct patentability and freedom to operate assessments, and technology landscape searches. Assist in drafting different types of IP related agreements, such as technology license agreements and collaboration agreements. Assist the Company's marketing team with copyright-related matters. Review and advise the Company on open-source licensing. Execute projects in other practice areas as needed, such as negotiation of commercial contracts, support in M&A transactions, and counseling on regulatory matters relating to generative AI, data privacy, and cybersecurity. What You'll Need 3+ years' experience in sophisticated legal environment(s). J.D. from an accredited law school. A Bachelor's degree in software development, chemical engineering or experience with industrial software products preferred. Member in good standing of a state bar association. Registration to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office. Demonstrate entrepreneurial thought and action. Have an ownership orientation, as opposed to acting as a passive consultant or external advisor. Demonstrate intellectual curiosity and creativity. Be engaged in the business, be ready to solve problems and seize opportunities. Establish effective relationships and earn trust and respect. Demonstrate confidence and competence to internal and external constituents. Demonstrate excellent interpersonal, organizational, critical thinking and written and oral communications skills. AspenTech is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.