Senior IP Counsel/ Patent Attorney (f/m/d)

Siemens Gas and Power GmbH & Co. KG; Berlin; Hybrid; EUR 60.000 - 100.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

An established industry player is seeking a Senior IP Counsel/Patent Attorney to lead patent preparation and prosecution for innovative inventions in the energy sector. This role requires a proactive individual with a strong background in IP law to provide expert counsel and strategic guidance to engineering teams. You will play a critical role in shaping IP strategies and managing portfolios while collaborating with a global team. A dynamic and inclusive work environment awaits, offering opportunities for professional growth and the chance to make a significant impact in the energy transition. If you are driven by innovation and eager to contribute to sustainable energy solutions, this position is perfect for you.

Leistungen

Employer-financed company pension scheme

Opportunity to become a shareholder

Flexible working hours

Childcare support

Professional development programs

Qualifikationen

• European Patent Attorney qualification or German Patentassessor qualification required.
• 3+ years of experience in IP law, ideally in software or computer science.

Aufgaben

• Provide IP solutions and mentorship to support business objectives.
• Draft patent applications and manage IP portfolios effectively.

Kenntnisse

Patent Preparation

IP Counseling

Legal Expertise in IP Laws

Communication Skills

Freedom-to-Operate Analysis

Mentorship

Ausbildung

European Patent Attorney Qualification

Scientific or Technical University Degree

Tools

Legal Software

Patent Databases

Jobbeschreibung

Senior IP Counsel/ Patent Attorney (f/m/d)

About the Role

Location: Germany, Berlin

Remote vs. Office: Hybrid (Remote/Office)

Company: Siemens Energy Global GmbH & Co. KG

Organization: EVP Global Functions

Business Unit: Full-time

Experience Level: Experienced Professional

A Snapshot of Your Day:

As Senior IP Counsel/Patent Attorney (f/m/d) with a high degree of responsibility and accountability, you will carry out patent preparation and prosecution for a diverse set of electro-mechanical and computer-implemented inventions, as well as other inventions to drive the energy transition. You will also provide IP advice and counseling on all IP related matters (e.g., patents, trademarks, trade secrets, IP terms in contracts, freedom-to-operate clearances, and legal opinions).

How You’ll Make an Impact:

• Provide mentorship on all IP related matters and offer IP solutions that support the business in achieving its goals and objectives.
• Work with inventors and engineering teams, especially to draft patent applications, to protect innovations and engage with our businesses to build credibility and trust.
• Drive implementation of IP strategies, conduct IP evaluations, and manage IP portfolios.
• Conduct effective IP risk management, e.g. freedom-to-operate analyses, validity opinions, and other legal advice.
• Review and negotiate IP clauses in agreements and tenders to ensure IP ownership, to secure opportunities, and to mitigate risks.
• Collaborate closely with colleagues in our global IP team in other locations as well as with colleagues from our Legal department and liaise with and supervise external counsel (including instructions, quality assessment, cost and compliance control).

What You Bring:

• A European Patent Attorney qualification or a German Patentassessor qualification from DPMA; scientific or technical university degree (e.g. informatics/computer science, engineering, physics, energy-related science, etc.).
• A minimum of 3 years of professional experience in prosecution and/or litigation positions in an IP law firm or legal department of a multinational company, ideally with a focus on software or computer science.
• Experience in implementation of IP strategies, IP licensing/transaction, patent drafting and prosecution, legal opinions, and freedom-to-operate analysis.
• Legal expertise in European jurisdictions with knowledge in national, supra-national, and international IP laws (e.g., patent, copyright, trademark laws, and related fields).
• High level of proficiency in verbal and written English. German and other languages are a plus, along with excellent communication and interpersonal skills coupled with intercultural sensitivity and the ability to explain and solve complex technical, IP, and legal matters.
• You have an attitude that aligns with our business goals, a proactive approach, and a collaborative nature. You are driven and able to balance multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

About the Team:

In our Business Functions, we enable our organization to reach their targets by providing best-in-class services and solutions in the areas of IT, HR, Finance, Real Estate, Strategy & Technology, and more.

Who is Siemens Energy?

At Siemens Energy, we are more than just an energy technology company. We meet the growing energy demand across 90+ countries while ensuring our climate is protected. With more than 94,000 dedicated employees, we not only generate electricity for over 16% of the global community, but we’re also using our technology to help protect people and the environment.

Our global team is committed to making sustainable, reliable, and affordable energy a reality by pushing the boundaries of what is possible. We uphold a 150-year legacy of innovation that encourages our search for people who will support our focus on decarbonization, new technologies, and energy transformation.

Lucky for us, we are not all the same. Through diversity, we generate power. We run on inclusion, and our combined creative energy is fueled by over 130 nationalities. Siemens Energy celebrates character – no matter what ethnic background, gender, age, religion, identity, or disability. We energize society, all of society, and we do not discriminate based on our differences.

• In addition to an attractive remuneration package in line with the market, you can expect an attractive employer-financed company pension scheme.
• We also offer the opportunity to become a Siemens Energy shareholder.
• We offer our employees the opportunity to work flexibly and remotely, and our inspiring offices provide space for collaboration and creativity.
• The professional and personal development of our employees is very important to us. We provide them with the opportunities to learn and develop in a self-determined way; various attractive programmes and learning materials are available for this purpose.
• In relation to the "compatibility of family and work", we have a wide range of offers, e.g., flexible working time models, childcare places at many locations, the possibility of trial part-time work, or even a sabbatical.

We value equal opportunities and welcome applications from people with disabilities.