IP counsel - Europe

Adisseo; Saint-Fons; Híbrido; EUR 90.000 - 130.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Inclusive culture

Benefits package

Learning & development

Sustainable mission

Descripción de la vacante

Adisseo seeks an experienced European Patent Attorney to protect the Group's innovations. You will advise on confidentiality, patent strategy, and IP agreements, while managing portfolio development and external counsel.

The role emphasizes chemistry and biotechnology expertise, with responsibilities spanning patent drafting, oppositions, and worldwide prosecution in a dynamic, international environment.

Formación

• Qualified European Patent Attorney with legal and technical background.
• Minimum five years of professional IP experience.
• Strong dual expertise in Organic Chemistry and Biotechnology (biocatalysis, strain engineering).

Responsabilidades

• Identify patentable innovations with R&I and other teams.
• Conduct patentability searches in chemistry/biotech.
• Draft patent applications and coordinate with inventors.
• Perform Freedom to Operate, validity and non-infringement analyses under European and French law.
• Provide practical IP advice to stakeholders and manage external counsel.

Conocimientos

Patentability searches

Drafting patent applications

Freedom to Operate analyses

International patent prosecution

Confidentiality & IP agreements

Educación

European Patent Attorney

Five years IP experience

Herramientas

EPO proceedings

IP strategy deployment

Descripción del empleo

Welcome diversity and apply as you are!
At Adisseo, we cherish the value of diversity whatever it may be.

About the Role

Reporting to the Senior IP Manager, you will play a key role in protecting the Group's innovations. You will be responsible for securing intellectual property rights around Research & Innovation, industrial and business projects, while ensuring Freedom to Operate for new products, processes and applications.

You will also advise and support internal teams on confidentiality and intellectual property matters, while contributing to the deployment of Adisseo's global IP strategy.

Key Responsibilities

Working autonomously, you will be responsible for:

• Partnering with R&I, industrial and business teams to identify patentable innovations and determine Freedom to Operate requirements.
• Conducting patentability searches in the fields of chemistry and biotechnology, analyzing results and providing well-reasoned opinions.
• Drafting patent applications and working closely with inventors throughout the patenting process.
• Performing Freedom to Operate, validity and non-infringement analyses under European and French patent law.
• Delivering clear, practical and well-supported legal and strategic advice to stakeholders.
• Managing relationships with external intellectual property law firms and patent attorneys.
• Developing and delivering IP awareness and training programs across the organization.
• Advising teams on intellectual property agreement requirements and supporting the legal department in drafting and negotiating:
  • Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs)
  • Material Transfer Agreements (MTAs)
  • Research Agreements
  • License Agreements
  • Joint Development Agreements (JDAs)
• Conducting patent portfolio reviews and monitoring related IP budgets.
• Supporting the implementation of Adisseo's global intellectual property strategy.
• Assisting the Senior IP Manager in patent opposition and IP litigation matters.

Profile

Education & Experience

• Qualified European Patent Attorney.
• Minimum of five years of professional experience in intellectual property.
• Strong dual scientific expertise is essential:
  • Organic Chemistry
  • Biotechnology, with a particular focus on biocatalysis and strain engineering

Technical Skills

You have proven expertise in:

• Patentability searches and assessments.
• Patent drafting and prosecution.
• Freedom to Operate, validity and non-infringement analyses under European and French patent law.
• Preparation and management of opposition proceedings.
• International patent prosecution and portfolio management.
• Intellectual property agreements and confidentiality matters.

You possess a strong understanding of:

• European patent practice.
• French patent law.
• Worldwide patent prosecution requirements and innovation protection strategies.

Soft Skills

Analytical Excellence

• Outstanding scientific and legal analytical skills.
• Strong attention to detail and rigorous approach to patent analysis and drafting.
• Excellent critical thinking, problem-solving and synthesis abilities.

Communication & Collaboration

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to explain complex scientific and legal concepts clearly to diverse audiences.
• Strong team spirit and stakeholder-oriented mindset.

Organization & Autonomy

• High level of autonomy and ownership.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet demanding deadlines.
• Proactive approach and sound judgment.
• Strong commitment to confidentiality and discretion.

International Mindset

• Full professional proficiency in English, both written and spoken.
• Ability to draft sophisticated patent and contractual documents in English.
• Experience conducting discussions and negotiations in an international environment.
• Open-mindedness and cultural adaptability.

Additional Assets

The following qualifications would be considered a strong advantage:

• Experience in opposition proceedings before the European Patent Office (EPO).
• Experience in intellectual property litigation in France.
• Interest in digital tools and Artificial Intelligence applied to intellectual property.
• Familiarity with AI-powered patent search and analysis tools, combined with a critical understanding of AI-generated outputs and strong awareness of confidentiality and data protection requirements.

What we offer

• Inclusive & diverse Culture: Be part of a multicultural and global team of 62 nationalities, operating in 100+ countries, that values diversity, promotes inclusion, and supports work-life balance in a respectful and safe work environment.
• Benefits: care program, vacation & paid time off, profit-sharing and performance incentives.
• Learning & Career Development: benefit from continuous training, mentoring, and learning programs, with equal access to career advancement and leadership opportunities.
• Sustainable and innovative company: work on meaningful projects using cutting-edge technology, with the freedom to innovate and make a real difference. Because we contribute to feeding 8 billion people, sustainability is not an option - it is our ambition.