Patent Counsel (m/f/d)

SEG Automotive; Stuttgart; Hybrid; EUR 90.000 - 140.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Flexible Arbeitszeiten

Remote / Hybrid arbeiten

3–5 Tage zusätzlich Urlaubstage pro/J

Learning hub@SEG

Kostenlose Parkplätze

EV-Ladeinfrastruktur

Zusammenfassung

SEG Automotive Germany GmbH sucht eine/n Patent Counsel (m/f/d) zur Weiterentwicklung der globalen Patentportfolio-Strategie. Sie arbeiten international, koordinieren mit Geschäftseinheiten und externen Kanzleien, um Patentschutz und Marktvorteile zu sichern.

Sie bringen mehrjährige Erfahrung im Patentrecht, idealerweise im Automobilzuliefererbereich, und beherrschen Deutsch und Englisch verhandlungssicher.

Qualifikationen

• Abgeschlossenes Studium im Ingenieurwesen oder Naturwissenschaften, idealerweise EE, Mechatronik, Maschinenbau oder Physik.
• Zulassung als deutscher und/oder europäischer Patentanwalt.
• Mehrjährige Berufserfahrung in einer Konzernpatentabteilung oder international ausgerichteten Kanzlei.
• Gutes Wissen im deutschen, europäischen und internationalen Patentrecht; Marken- und Designrecht von Vorteil.
• Verständnis technischer Produkte und Geschäftsmodelle in der Mobilität/Automobilzulieferer.
• Erfahrung in der Führung internationaler Patentportfolios und FTO-Analysen.
• Ausgeprägte analytische Fähigkeiten, klare Kommunikation, Verhandlungsgeschick.

Aufgaben

• Fortführung und Umsetzung der globalen Patentrechtsportfolio-Strategie zur Unterstützung der Unternehmensziele.
• Unabhängige juristische und strategische Bearbeitung von Patentrechtsfällen national und international.
• Beratung der Geschäftsbereiche bei Produktentwicklungen, Freedom-to-Operate und Patentschutz.
• Identifikation und Bewertung schützbarer Innovationen in Zusammenarbeit mit den Geschäftsbereichen.
• Analyse von Rechtsrisiken und Entwicklung von Handlungsmöglichkeiten zur Risikominderung.
• Durchsetzung eigener Rechtsansprüche und Verteidigung gegen Ansprüche Dritter.
• Unterstützung externer Patentanwälte in Verfahren vor Ämtern und Gerichten.

Kenntnisse

Patent law

International portfolios

Freedom-to-operate

Licensing agreements

Negotiation

Team collaboration

Strategic thinking

German law

English proficiency

Ausbildung

Engineering or natural sciences degree

German/European patent attorney

Jobbeschreibung

For more than a century, we have been shaping progress in our product sector as a technology leader – whether it's starter motors, generators, start/stop systems or mild hybridization. Innovation, development expertise and the highest quality standards make us a reliable partner for automotive manufacturers – at 14 locations worldwide. Our products are not only efficient and durable but also provide high functional flexibility and the right answers for global product platforms and more stringent CO2 requirements.

Patent Counsel (m/f/d)

Shape the future of mobility with us. And your own.

SEG Automotive combines the strength of a global player with the short decision‑making paths and culture of a medium‑size company. We offer you a fulfilling, challenging and future‑proof job: With us, you can make a contribution to society – and at the same time have a wide range of opportunities for personal and international development.

Become part of our intercultural team of over 6,000 employees in 14 countries. This is how you make an impact – on the automotive industry and your own career.

Your responsibilities:

• Further development and implementation of the global patent portfolio strategy to support corporate objectives, taking into account strategic relevance, risks, and costs
• Independent legal and strategic handling of patent matters in a national and international environment, including the assessment of inventions, protection strategies, patent office procedures, oppositions, disputes, and portfolio decisions in close alignment with the business units
• Advising and supporting the business units, particularly in the development and market launch of new products, freedom-to-operate clearances, collision risks, and the defense of our patents
• Identifying, capturing, and evaluating protectable innovations, as well as conducting invention disclosure discussions in collaboration with the business units
• Avoiding infringement of third-party intellectual property rights by analyzing the respective scope of protection; developing solutions to work around third-party rights in collaboration with the business units
• Limiting or invalidating obstructive third-party intellectual property rights; filing oppositions and nullity actions
• Enforcing our own intellectual property rights and defending against third-party rights asserted against us
• Analyzing technology trends, competitor portfolios, and patent landscapes to support strategic decisions in collaboration with the business units
• Reviewing, drafting, and supporting negotiations of intellectual property agreements, particularly license, cooperation, and transfer agreements
• Preparing decision papers and recommendations for action for our business units and management, with a clear focus on risk, economic viability, and our business interests
• Managing and supporting external patent attorneys and lawyers in patent proceedings before offices and courts
• Ensuring efficient, effective, and globally aligned ways of working
• Further developing processes and conducting training in the field of patents

Your profile:

• Completed degree in engineering or natural sciences, preferably in electrical engineering, mechatronics, mechanical engineering, physics, or a comparable field
• Completed training and admission as a German and/or European patent attorney
• Several years of relevant professional experience in a corporate patent department, an internationally oriented patent law firm, or a comparable role
• Sound knowledge of German, European, and international patent law; additional experience in trademark law, design law, copyright law, domain law, know-how protection, anti-counterfeiting, and/or IP litigation is an advantage
• Understanding of technical products and business models in the mobility and automotive supplier industry
• Experience in developing, managing, and optimizing international patent portfolios
• Experience in freedom-to-operate analyses, intellectual property assessments, and developing options for action to minimize risk
• Experience in opposition, nullity, and/or infringement proceedings
• Experience in negotiating and drafting license, cooperation, or technology agreements is an advantage
• Experience working with international teams, external law firms, authorities, and operational departments
• Strong analytical thinking, clear communication, negotiation skills, assertiveness, and the ability to assess legal risks from a business perspective
• Structured, independent way of working with a high level of integrity, confidentiality, and sense of responsibility
• Business-fluent German and English, both written and spoken
• Willingness to undertake occasional national and international business travel

What we’ll be offering you in the future:

• Flexible work hours with flex time and remote work / hybrid work
• Additional days off in addition to 30 vacation days
• Support for personal development (Learning hub@SEG)
• AvwL (age-related capital-forming benefits), ergonomic workstations
• Company events (e.g., BBQ, Family Day, etc.), subsidized meals in the cafeteria Employee Assistance Program (EAP) INSITE
• Free parking garage with ample parking spaces
• Additional benefits under the collective bargaining agreement for the metal and electrical industry
• Affordable electric vehicle charging at headquartersSustainable, eco-friendly location
• Flat hierarchies (town hall meetings, direct sessions with the CEO for Q&A)
• Talent development through the SEG Potential Hub

Contakt

SEG Automotive Germany GmbH | Lotterbergstraße 30 | 70499 Stuttgart | Germany | www.seg-automotive.com
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