Senior Patent Counsel

Nuna; München; On-site; EUR 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days leave

Modern office

Coffee/tea and fruit

Job summary

Nuna is seeking a Senior Patent Counsel to join our legal team in Munich. You will develop and execute our patent strategy to support our European businesses and coordinate with global IP and litigation teams.

The role demands a European or German Patent Attorney, a strong technical background in engineering or physics, and at least 10 years of patent experience. English and German fluency are required for cross‑functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• Qualified European Patent Attorney or German Patent Attorney.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Physics, or related technical discipline.
• Minimum of 10 years of patent practice in law firm/patent attorney firm and in-house IP department.
• Experience with patent analysis, claim chart preparation, FTO assessments, and IP due diligence.
• Experience managing patent litigation or patent enforcement activities.
• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills in an international and cross-functional environment.
• Excellent project management, organizational, and communication skills.
• Strong ability to communicate complex technical and IP concepts clearly to stakeholders.
• Proactive, commercially minded, and capable of supporting business-driven IP decision-making.
• English and German proficiency required.

Responsibilities

• Support development and management of the company's patent portfolio.
• Design and implement patent enforcement strategies across Europe.
• Monitor competitor patent activity and industry trends.
• Conduct infringement analysis of products and technologies.
• Lead FTO studies, patentability assessments, and IP risk evaluations in Europe.

Skills

Teamwork

Project management

Communication

Commercial mindset

Education

European Patent Attorney

German Patent Attorney

Engineering or Physics degree

Job description

We are global brands dedicated to creating Smart, Helpful, and Bold baby gear since 2007. We are seeking a Senior Patent Counsel (f/m/d) to join our legal team based in Munich. This role will be responsible for developing and executing our patent strategy to support our businesses in Europe.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the development and management of the company's patent portfolio, ensuring alignment with business objectives and innovation strategies.
• Support the design and implementation of patent enforcement strategies across Europe, while coordinating with global IP and litigation teams.
• Monitor competitor patent activities and industry trends to identify opportunities and risks.
• Conduct infringement analysis of products and technologies.
• Lead Freedom-to-Operate studies, patent ability assessments, and IP risk evaluations from a European patent law perspective.

Qualifications & Experience

• Qualification as European Patent Attorney or German Patent Attorney.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Physics, or a related technical discipline.
• Minimum of 10 years of patent practice in law firm/patent attorney firm and in-house IP department.
• Experience with patent analysis, claim chart preparation, FTO assessments, and IP due diligence.
• Experience managing patent litigation or patent enforcement activities.
• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills in an international and cross-functional environment.
• Excellent project management, organizational, and communication skills.
• Strong ability to communicate complex technical and intellectual property concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Proactive, commercially minded, and capable of supporting business-driven IP decision-making.
• English and German proficiency required.

What We Offer

Compensation & Core Benefits

• 30 days of annual leave (based on a 5-day workweek)
• Modern office with easy access to public transport
• Complementary beverage (coffee, tea) and fresh fruits
• International and diverse culture
• Values accountability, integrity, and strong execution