Senior Counsel, Intellectual Property

Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc.; Ludgate Circus; Sur place; GBP 120 000 - 180 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive salary

Potential opportunity for annual bonus

25 days holiday

Pension scheme (9%)

Private medical insurance

Personal Accident insurance

Group Income Protection

Group Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Résumé du poste

Hitachi Rail Limited in London is seeking a Senior IP Counsel to protect and maximise the value of technologies shaping sustainable mobility worldwide. You will advise senior leaders on IP matters across AI, software, data, licensing and strategic acquisitions.

Working at the centre of innovation, you will develop policy, governance and risk frameworks, manage disputes, support M&A due diligence, and deliver training to promote strong IP governance across a global technology business.

Qualifications

• You will be a qualified lawyer or senior IP professional with substantial in-house experience.
• Expertise in IP contracts, licensing, software and digital technology projects.
• Experience supporting complex cross-border transactions.
• Strong understanding of patents, trademarks, copyright, and trade secrets.
• Exposure to M&A transactions, integration activities and IP asset management.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• An interest in AI, digital products and data governance.
• The ability to communicate complex legal concepts clearly to business leaders.
• Excellent written and spoken English; additional languages are advantageous.

Responsabilités

• Develop Hitachi Rail's global IP strategy, governance frameworks, policies and operating models.
• Provide practical and commercially focused IP advice to stakeholders across R&D, engineering, digital, procurement, sales and innovation.
• Advise on IP ownership, licensing, software, data, AI, confidentiality and know-how protections.
• Identify and mitigate IP risks in projects, bids, partnerships and customer engagements.
• Support negotiation of IP provisions across technology, software, procurement, collaboration and commercial agreements.
• Provide IP support on mergers, acquisitions, restructuring and integrations, including due diligence and risk assessments.
• Manage IP disputes, enforcement actions and pre-litigation matters with external counsel.
• Advise on emerging technologies, including software, AI, data governance and open-source issues.
• Develop and deliver training to promote IP awareness and governance across the organisation.

Connaissances

IP law

IP contracts

Licensing

Software projects

Cross-border IP

M&A exposure

Drafting

English fluency

AI & data governance

Description du poste

About Us

A career at Hitachi Rail will help create a legacy. With operations in every corner of the world, our work goes to the cutting‑edge of digital transformation and technology. From the multi-cultural strength of our global organisation to the sustainable and innovative ways we work to bring people together, theres something for everyone to get stuck into. And thats where you come in.

Job Details

Location: London, London, United Kingdom

Company Name: HITACHI RAIL LIMITED

Job Schedule: Full time

Remote: No

Job Description

Your new role Shape the future of innovation, technology and sustainable mobility on a global scale. As Senior IP Counsel, you will play a pivotal role in protecting and maximising the value of the technologies that are transforming the future of transportation. From AI and digital platforms to complex engineering solutions and strategic acquisitions, youll advise senior business leaders on some of the most commercially significant and technically sophisticated intellectual property matters across the organisation. This is a rare opportunity to join the global Intellectual Property function and influence how intellectual property, software, data and AI governance are managed across an international technology business. Working at the centre of innovation, legal strategy and commercial decision-making, youll help shape policy, drive best practice and ensure our intellectual assets continue to create long‑term value worldwide. If youre a commercially minded IP lawyer who enjoys operating at a strategic level, partnering with senior stakeholders and solving complex challenges in a fast-moving global environment, wld love to hear from you.

Some key responsibilities

• Contribute to the development and implementation of Hitachi Rail's global IP strategy, governance frameworks, policies and operating models.
• Provide practical and commercially focused IP advice to stakeholders across R&D, engineering, digital, procurement, sales and innovation functions.
• Advise on intellectual property ownership, licensing, software, data, AI, confidentiality and know-how protection matters.
• Identify and mitigate IP risks associated with commercial projects, bids, partnerships and customer engagements.
• Support the negotiation of IP provisions across technology, software, procurement, collaboration and commercial agreements.
• Provide IP support on mergers, acquisitions, restructuring projects and business integrations, including due diligence and risk assessments.
• Manage IP disputes, enforcement actions and pre-litigation matters while coordinating with external legal counsel.
• Advise on emerging technologies, including software, AI, data and open-source governance, helping ensure responsible adoption and compliance.
• Develop and deliver training programmes that promote strong IP awareness and governance across the organisation.

About you

You will be a qualified lawyer or senior intellectual property professional with significant experience advising complex, technology-led international organisations. You will combine excellent legal expertise with strong commercial judgement and the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.

Youll bring

• Vast experience in intellectual property law, including substantial in-house experience.
• Strong expertise in IP contracts, licensing, software and digital technology projects.
• Experience supporting complex commercial transactions and cross-border IP matters.
• A strong understanding of patents, trademarks, copyright, trade secrets, designs and related IP rights.
• Exposure to M&A transactions, integration activities and IP asset management.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• An interest in emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence, digital products and data governance.
• The ability to communicate complex legal concepts in a clear, practical and business-friendly way.
• Excellent written and spoken English.
• Additional language skills such as French, Italian, German or Japanese would be advantageous.

What we offer

We value the importance of all of our employees. If you would like to join our fantastic organisation, you could be entitled to:

• Competitive salary
• Potential opportunity for annual performance related bonus
• 25 days holiday
• Pension scheme with contributions up to 9%
• Private medical insurance
• Personal Accident insurance
• Group Income Protection
• Group Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programme

We also offer additional perks for you to choose from within a flexible plan that will meet your specific needs and lifestyle.

Join us and help shape the future of sustainable mobility while protecting and maximising the value of innovation across one of the world's leading rail technology businesses.

Additional information

At Hitachi Rail, there is a place for everyone. We welcome and value differences in background, age, gender, sexuality, family status, disability, race, nationality, ethnicity, religion, and world view. It is our commitment to create an inclusive environment - we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

We would be delighted if you would be one of our followers at https://www.linkedin.com/company/hitachirail.

Hitachi brings together the world's greatest minds to help breathe life into new possibilities - and drive innovation for a better future. Thats why we look for individuals who share our pioneering spirit, have imaginative ideas and are fearless when it comes to tackling the world’s biggest challenges. Our people love technology – and they love making a difference. They have a passion for finding new solutions and working with brilliant colleagues. Every day they dedicate themselves to a huge range of exciting projects, contributing to the Hitachi vision around the globe. From engineering new sustainability solutions that conserve water and energy to creating the infrastructure for the smart cities of tomorrow, theres no challenge too great for our pioneers. And theres no shortage of opportunities for you to make a difference. Come and experience the dynamic, collaborative and creative environments where your ideas are welcome and new discoveries are waiting. To help you grow to your full potential, we strive to support our employees in their career aspirations and promote the freedom to explore new horizons.

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