Intellectual Property Software Specialist H/F

Questel; Valbonne; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit-sharing bonus

Swile card

CSE perks

Health insurance

Job summary

Questel is seeking a Technical IP Specialist to bring deep IP domain expertise across patents, trademarks, and designs to client onboarding and ongoing usage of our IPMS platform. You will lead workshops, translate regulatory requirements into system logic, and collaborate with Solution Consultants, Project Managers, and Product Teams on client engagements.

You will work closely with Business Analysts and Integration Services to reflect IP workflows in configurations, data migrations, and

Qualifications

• 3+ years of IP operations, docketing, portfolio management, or IP legal practice required.
• Strong understanding of global IP lifecycles, procedures, and regulations required.
• Experience working with or implementing IPMS platforms preferred.
• Familiarity with database structures and data mapping in IP environments preferred.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Outlook and similar productivity tools.
• Working knowledge of Jira and Confluence preferred.
• Ability to analyze complex IP workflows and articulate both business and technical requirements.
• Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to interact diplomatically with all levels of law firm and corporate personnel.
• Strong documentation skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail, with strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to build and maintain strong client relationships, understand client needs, and provide tailored solutions.
• Ability to adjust quickly to new challenges and changes in technology or project requirements.
• Fluency in English required; French, Spanish, and German a plus.

Responsibilities

• Preparing for and leading client workshops on IP domain topics — docketing, portfolio management, prosecution, renewals, and compliance — drawing on IP expertise to guide discussion and ensure client requirements are fully understood.
• Partnering with the Solution Consultant during workshops, who identifies technology gaps and solution options in real time and documents outcomes following the call.
• Providing subject matter expertise on patent, trademark, and design rights, and translating IP regulatory and procedural requirements into system logic and compliance configurations.
• Partnering with Business Analysts and the Integration Services team to ensure IP workflows are accurately reflected in solution configuration, data migration, validation, and mapping activities.
• Contributing IP-specific solution details, scoping, and effort estimates to the Statement of Work (SOW), in collaboration with the Project Manager (who owns the document) and the Solution Consultant.
• Participating in pre-sales meetings with clients and the Sales Team as needed.
• Serving as a liaison between the client's IP team, Business Analysts, and technical developers throughout the implementation lifecycle.
• Communicating with clients about data import requirements and flagging dataset issues related to IP data.
• Participating in testing, training, and documentation development to ensure IP-related solution components are accurate, user-friendly, and functionally robust.
• Supporting the onboarding and knowledge-sharing of newer team members on IP domain topics.
• Careful time tracking andaccurate estimation of work

Skills

IP operations

Docketing

Portfolio management

IP legal practice

IP lifecycle knowledge

English communication

Tools

Microsoft Office

Jira

Confluence

SharePoint

Job description

Your next adventure awaits here…

Reporting to the Director of Solutions Engineering, the Technical IP Specialist brings deep intellectual property domainexpertise - across patents, trademarks, designs, and portfolio management - to clients onboarding to or using our IPMS platform.

This role partners closely with the Solution Consultant, Project Managers, and Product Team on client engagements. The Technical IP Specialist prepares for and leads client workshops, drawing on IP domain expertise to guide the conversation and ensure client requirements are fully understood. The Solution Consultant identifies technology gaps and solution options during the call and documents outcomes afterward.

The Technical IP Specialist also works closely with Business Analysts and the Integration Services team to ensure client IP workflows are accurately reflected in system configuration, data migration, and compliance logic.

Your main responsibilities:

• Preparing for and leading client workshops on IP domain topics — docketing, portfolio management, prosecution, renewals, and compliance — drawing on IP expertise to guide discussion and ensure client requirements are fully understood

• Partnering with the Solution Consultant during workshops, who identifies technology gaps and solution options in real time and documents outcomes following the call

• Providing subject matter expertise on patent, trademark, and design rights, and translating IP regulatory and procedural requirements into system logic and compliance configurations

• Partnering with Business Analysts and the Integration Services team to ensure IP workflows are accurately reflected in solution configuration, data migration, validation, and mapping activities

• Contributing IP-specific solution details, scoping, and effort estimates to the Statement of Work (SOW), in collaboration with the Project Manager (who owns the document) and the Solution Consultant

• Participating in pre-sales meetings with clients and the Sales Team as needed

• Serving as a liaison between the client's IP team, Business Analysts, and technical developers throughout the implementation lifecycle

• Communicating with clients about data import requirements and flagging dataset issues related to IP data
• Participating in testing, training, and documentation development to ensure IP-related solution components are accurate, user-friendly, and functionally robust
• Supporting the onboarding and knowledge-sharing of newer team members on IP domain topics
• Careful time tracking andaccurate estimation of work

The perfect match...

• 3+ years of experience in IP operations, docketing, portfolio management, or IP legal practice required

• Strong understanding of global IP lifecycles, procedures, and regulations required

• Experience working with or implementing IPMS platforms preferred

• Familiarity with database structures and data mapping in IP environments preferred

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Outlook and similar productivity tools

• Working knowledge of Jira and Confluence preferred

• Ability to analyze complex IP workflows and articulate both business and technical requirements

• Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to interact diplomatically with all levels of law firm and corporate personnel

• Strong documentation skills

• Exceptional attention to detail, with strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills

• Ability to build and maintain strong client relationships, understand client needs, and provide tailored solutions

• Ability to adjust quickly to new challenges and changes in technology or project requirements
• Fluency in English required; French, Spanish, and German a plus

Join Questel, a growing international group, and live a great human adventure!

What we offer...

• Full-time permanent contract (CDI - cadre)

• Empowerment to bring your own ideas and shape our software and processes.

• Thrive in a flat hierarchy that champions courtesy, honesty, and courage.

• Work with global teams oncutting-edgetech and complex data.

• Attractive compensation: profit-sharing, CSE perks, Swile card, health insurance

• Nice office in Sophia-Antipolis with facilities: pool, tennis court, EV charging stations, etc.

• Profit-sharing bonus, CSE perks, Swile card, health insurance (70% covered by the company)

Job Location: Montpellier or Sophia-Antipolis preferred (hybrid, with up to 3 days of remote work per week)

Driven by values of entrepreneurship, respect, and integrity, Questel is committed to growth and social responsibility. We foster an inclusive,equitableworkplace where all feel respected and empowered, regardless of background. Questel is an Equal Opportunity Employer, considering all qualified applicants without discrimination based on race,color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability, or other protected factors.