IP Counsel

Siemens PLC; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company seeks an IP Counsel to support innovation and manage IP strategies. This role includes drafting patent applications, advising on IP matters, and engaging with cross-functional teams. Designed for those progressing toward becoming a European Patent Attorney, the position offers a performance-based bonus, hybrid working options, and a robust pension plan. Join a collaborative environment where diverse perspectives drive innovation and contribute to a sustainable future.

Benefits

Performance-Based Bonus

Hybrid Working

Pension Plan

26 days of annual leave

Qualifications

• Experience in software and digital innovations is essential.
• Skilled in both drafting and prosecuting patent applications.
• Clear communication of complex legal topics to diverse audiences is required.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary contact for IP matters and provide expert advice.
• Draft and prosecute patent applications in-house.
• Support product development and define IP strategies.
• Identify opportunities to protect innovation via IP rights.
• Engage with stakeholders to manage IP portfolios effectively.
• Promote innovation culture by collaborating with teams.

Skills

Experience in software and digital innovations

Skilled in drafting and prosecuting patent applications

Ability to communicate complex topics clearly

Experience influencing cross-functional teams

Proactive and willing to take initiative

Education

Progressing toward qualification as a European Patent Attorney

Job description

We have a new opening for an IP Counsel to join our team which is small, but growing, and this position is a key part of enabling that growth in our digital businesses. This could be anything from system‑on‑chip applications to modelling to EV charging to railway signalling. We are looking for someone who is looking to expand their experience and willing to engage directly with our fantastic and growing local client‑base from across all Siemens Core in the UK&I.

Job Responsibilities

• Act as the primary contact for IP matters, providing expert advice across all levels of the business.
• Draft and prosecute patent applications in‑house, ensuring strong protection for Siemens innovations.
• Support product development by mitigating third‑party IP risks and defining IP strategies aligned with market goals.
• Identify opportunities to protect innovation and collaborate with internal teams and external partners to secure strategic IP rights.
• Engage with stakeholders to develop and manage IP portfolios, using IP as a tool for business growth.
• Promote a culture of innovation by working closely with sales, engineering, and business development teams.
• Advise on a range of IP topics, including patents, trade secrets, licensing, and copyright, across diverse digital technologies.
• Join a global community of IP professionals and contribute to Siemens' innovation leadership.

Qualifications

• Progressing toward qualification as a European Patent Attorney (and ideally UK Patent Attorney), with experience in software and digital innovations.
• Skilled in drafting and prosecuting patent applications independently or under supervision.
• Ability to communicate complex technical and legal topics clearly to diverse audiences.
• Proven experience influencing cross‑functional teams and advising stakeholders across technologies.
• Highly motivated, proactive, and eager to take initiative within a collaborative and supportive team.

Benefits

• Performance‑Based Bonus: Enjoy an annual bonus linked to the company's performance.
• Hybrid Working: Achieve a healthy work‑life balance with our hybrid working arrangements.
• Pension Plan: Secure your future with our generous pension scheme, with employer contributions up to 10%.
• Time Off: Recharge with 26 days of annual leave (plus bank holidays), and the option to buy or sell an additional 5 days.

We support qualification as, and further development for, Chartered Patent Attorneys and European Patent Attorneys and encourage broader legal training both in‑house and externally.

The role may be 100% home‑based or hybrid home/office, but you will be expected to travel to visit clients where needed.

We are fully committed to providing equal opportunities and building an inclusive workplace where a broad range of backgrounds and perspectives thrive. We embrace the many ways people think, learn, and experience the world – because we know that diverse minds drive innovation. So that we can support you to be your best during the application and interview process, please let us know if you have any specific requirements.

Siemens Plc is a global technology leader committed to shaping a sustainable future. For over 175 years, we have driven innovation in electrification, automation, and digitalisation. Our mission is to transform the everyday and improve lives worldwide.