Intellectual Property Legal Counsel M / F

Schneider Electric; Rueil-Malmaison; Sur place; EUR 60 000 - 100 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Une entreprise innovante recherche un avocat interne hautement qualifié pour fournir un soutien juridique expert sur des questions de propriété intellectuelle. Ce rôle dynamique implique de travailler en étroite collaboration avec des équipes R&D et d'autres parties prenantes pour traiter des questions juridiques complexes liées aux transactions. Vous serez responsable de la rédaction et de la négociation d'accords de propriété intellectuelle, tout en garantissant la conformité avec les lois et réglementations pertinentes. Si vous êtes passionné par le droit de la propriété intellectuelle et souhaitez faire partie d'une équipe mondiale, cette opportunité est faite pour vous.

Qualifications

• Avocat qualifié avec au moins 8 ans d'expérience en droit de la propriété intellectuelle.
• Fluence en français et en anglais, compétences en rédaction et négociation.

Responsabilités

• Collaborer avec les parties prenantes internes pour soutenir et négocier des partenariats.
• Rédiger, examiner et négocier des documents transactionnels complexes.

Connaissances

Droit de la propriété intellectuelle

Rédaction de contrats

Négociation

Compétences analytiques

Gestion de projet

Compétences en communication

Formation

Master 2 en Droit de la Propriété Intellectuelle

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 projects 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.