Intellectual Property Legal Counsel M/F

Schneider Electric - Global; Rueil-Malmaison; Sur place; EUR 70 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A leading company is seeking a highly skilled in-house counsel to provide expert legal support on IP transactional topics. The role involves collaboration with R&D and negotiation of complex agreements. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in Intellectual Property law and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• At least 8 years of experience in Intellectual Property law.
• Proven track record of drafting and negotiating Intellectual Property agreements.

Responsabilités

• Partner with R&D stakeholders to negotiate collaborations.
• Draft, review, and negotiate complex transactional documents.
• Ensure compliance with Intellectual Property laws and regulations.

Connaissances

Fluency in French

Fluency in English

Organizational skills

Analytic skills

Communication skills

Formation

Master 2 in Intellectual Property Law

Description du poste

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated in-house counsel to provide expert legal support on IP legal transactional topics for Schneider Electric. The successful candidate will work closely with our R&D stakeholders and other cross functional teams to address IP legal issues associated with complex transactional matters and collaboration with government and university partners.

Key Responsibilities:

• Partner with internal R&D stakeholders to support and negotiate collaboration and partnerships with universities / academic partners, and contribute to the company strategy in terms of R&D
• Draft, review, and negotiate complex transactional documents including joint development agreements, Intellectual Property licensing agreements (in-bound and out-bound) including software licenses, technology and collaboration agreements
• Partner with the commercial legal team to support and facilitate negotiation, review and drafting of Intellectual Property related clauses in commercial agreements
• Work in partnership with internal business stakeholders including R&D, HR, marketing, sales and supply chain to identify and mitigate Intellectual Property risks

• Ensure compliance with relevant Intellectual Property laws, regulations, and internal policies across the organization, including developing and implementing Intellectual Property policies and training programs for employees (including commercial legal colleagues)

• Collaborate with external counsels as necessary for legal support
• Stay current on legal and regulatory developments in the Intellectual Property field and advise the organization accordingly

Requirements :

• Master 2 in Intellectual Property Law from a recognized French/European university
• Qualified lawyer with at least 8 years of experience in Intellectual Property law, preferably in-house or at a reputable law firm
• Fluency/proficiency in French and English (oral & written)
• Proven track record of drafting and negotiating Intellectual Property agreements, and providing legal advice and support on all sorts of Intellectual Property matters

• Strong knowledge of local and global Intellectual Property laws and regulations, including patents, designs, trademarks, copyright, and trade secrets

• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and communication skills

Preferred:

• Qualified professional representative in France
• Professional experience in both private practice and in-house multinational environments
• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement policies and standards
• Demonstrated ability to direct and manage external counsel
• Working knowledge of a language (German or Spanish – a plus)

Skills & Abilities:

• Strong organizational and project management skills with an attention to detail
• Ability to work on own initiative, independently and collaboratively with cross-functional teams
• Strong analytic skills to identify risk, evaluate associated risk mitigation actions and clearly summarize complex topics and needs
• Ability to define creative and flexible solutions to support global project with a global team and balance risk, resources, and compliance
• Ability to prioritize tasks, deadlines, and risks
• Strong teamwork, and interpersonal/communication skills to support an inclusive and global team
• Commercial and strategic acumen

If you meet the above requirements and are passionate about Intellectual Property law, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Schneider Electric hires for the long term, and many job descriptions are just outlines of the job and do not define individuals. If you do not meet all the requirements for this position, please do not be discouraged. We urge you to apply and let us know who you are and what you bring.

Let us learn about you! Apply today.

You must submit an online application to be considered for any position with us. This position will be posted until filled.

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You must submit an online application to be considered for any position with us. This position will be posted until filled.

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated in-house counsel to provide expert legal support on IP legal transactional topics for Schneider Electric. The successful candidate will work closely with our R&D stakeholders and other cross functional teams to address IP legal issues associated with complex transactional matters and collaboration with government and university partners.

Key Responsibilities:

• Partner with internal R&D stakeholders to support and negotiate collaboration and partnerships with universities / academic partners, and contribute to the company strategy in terms of R&D
• Draft, review, and negotiate complex transactional documents including joint development agreements, Intellectual Property licensing agreements (in-bound and out-bound) including software licenses, technology and collaboration agreements
• Partner with the commercial legal team to support and facilitate negotiation, review and drafting of Intellectual Property related clauses in commercial agreements
• Work in partnership with internal business stakeholders including R&D, HR, marketing, sales and supply chain to identify and mitigate Intellectual Property risks

• Ensure compliance with relevant Intellectual Property laws, regulations, and internal policies across the organization, including developing and implementing Intellectual Property policies and training programs for employees (including commercial legal colleagues)

• Collaborate with external counsels as necessary for legal support
• Stay current on legal and regulatory developments in the Intellectual Property field and advise the organization accordingly

Requirements :

• Master 2 in Intellectual Property Law from a recognized French/European university
• Qualified lawyer with at least 8 years of experience in Intellectual Property law, preferably in-house or at a reputable law firm
• Fluency/proficiency in French and English (oral & written)
• Proven track record of drafting and negotiating Intellectual Property agreements, and providing legal advice and support on all sorts of Intellectual Property matters

• Strong knowledge of local and global Intellectual Property laws and regulations, including patents, designs, trademarks, copyright, and trade secrets

• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and communication skills

Preferred:

• Qualified professional representative in France
• Professional experience in both private practice and in-house multinational environments
• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement policies and standards
• Demonstrated ability to direct and manage external counsel
• Working knowledge of a language (German or Spanish – a plus)

Skills & Abilities:

• Strong organizational and project management skills with an attention to detail
• Ability to work on own initiative, independently and collaboratively with cross-functional teams
• Strong analytic skills to identify risk, evaluate associated risk mitigation actions and clearly summarize complex topics and needs
• Ability to define creative and flexible solutions to support global project with a global team and balance risk, resources, and compliance
• Ability to prioritize tasks, deadlines, and risks
• Strong teamwork, and interpersonal/communication skills to support an inclusive and global team
• Commercial and strategic acumen

If you meet the above requirements and are passionate about Intellectual Property law, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Schneider Electric hires for the long term, and many job descriptions are just outlines of the job and do not define individuals. If you do not meet all the requirements for this position, please do not be discouraged. We urge you to apply and let us know who you are and what you bring.