Legal Counsel Intellectual Property (f/m/d)

E.ON Essen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

E.ON is one of Europe\'s largest operators of energy networks and infrastructure and a provider of innovative energy solutions. Our employees are constantly working to digitise the energy world, achieve net zero and connect everyone to good energy. To achieve this, we are focusing our actions on sustainability, digitalisation and growth. We welcome all people into our inclusive and diverse culture.

Overview

We are looking for a Legal Counsel Intellectual Property (f/m/d) to join our E.ON SE team as soon as possible. If you are interested, please apply directly online.

Responsibilities

• IP Advisory Role: Contact person in the field of intellectual property law for specific units especially in the areas of Research & Development, Marketing and Partnerships
• Contract Management: Drafting and negotiating contracts in this area of law, in particular Research & Development and license agreements as well as any M&A activities, reviewing IP clauses in contracts related to commercial law and supporting in contract drafting matters
• Legal Counseling: Advising business units on all other aspects of intellectual property rights, e.g. in collaboration with our patent colleagues
• Intellectual Property Protection: Promote the protection of E.ON’s proprietary technology by obtaining, enforcing and defending trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets and other intellectual property on a worldwide basis
• Knowledge Management: Further development of IP-knowledge base and standard clauses in collaboration with our legal operations colleagues

Qualifications

• Professional qualifications: A German degree in law and “Volljurist (2. jur. Staatsexamen)” as a minimum
• Experience: Professional experience of at least 2 years in the field of intellectual property
• Specific expertise: Good understanding of business contexts and interest in products and their marketing
• What sets you apart: Distinct willingness to perform and ability to work in a team
• Organizational Communication: Comfortable working with teams of various leadership levels across the organization and strength in effective communication
• Language skills: Business fluent in English and German

Environment & Benefits

• Flexible working: Organize your working hours flexibly - with the option to work mainly remote
• Vacation and time off: 30 vacation days plus additional days off on Shrove Monday, Christmas Eve and New Year\'s Eve
• Security for the future: Company pension scheme with attractive interest rates
• Development: Tailored training opportunities for professional and personal growth
• Benefits: Corporate benefits program, in-house sports offers and employee share programs
• Mobility: Tax-incentivised leasing for cars and bicycles
• Work-life balance: Support for balancing work & family and work & care
• Well-being: Free drinks, subsidized canteen and health measures
• Working environment: Varied tasks and a warm, open team supporting professional development
• Workation: Up to 20 days per year of remote work from other European or other countries

Contact & How to Apply

Do you have questions? Please contact: Anna-Maria Sommer, anna-maria.sommer@eon.com.

Are you convinced this is the next step in your career? Please register and apply online. Applications via email will not be considered. Use our online application system.

What you need to know

• Contract type: Permanent
• Work Model: Hybrid
• Working time: Part or Full time; Jobsharing
• Company: E.ON SE
• Function area: Compliance
• Location: Essen

Essen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany