Intellectual Property (IP) Counsel

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From the products, software, and services driving the digital transformation of energy management and automation to corporate citizenship and volunteer activities, we make an impact by helping people and organizations become more resilient and efficient, more electric and digital.

Which is where you come in.

Working at Schneider Electric means working toward a cleaner, better world.

You're part of a global team built on inclusion, mastery, purpose, action, curiosity, and teamwork, turning sustainability ambitions into actions.

The Role:

We are looking for an Intellectual Property (IP) Counsel in South East Asia to make an impact! You will join a talented and collaborative global group of in-house lawyers and legal professionals to support the global Intellectual Property enforcement and transactional work for Schneider Electric and its group companies.

What will you do?


* Provide Intellectual Property legal guidance and support for transactional work and litigation activities, including trademark/patent enforcement activities, due diligence and post deal integration.


* Draft, review, and negotiate complex transactional documents including joint development agreements, framework (sales or supply) agreements, Intellectual Property licensing agreements (in-bound and out-bound), and collaboration agreements.


* Work in partnership with internal business stakeholders including M&A, R&D, marketing, HR, sales and supply chain to identify and mitigate Intellectual Property risks.


* Partner with the commercial legal team to support and facilitate negotiation, review and drafting of Intellectual Property related clauses in commercial agreements.


* Collaborate with external counsels as necessary for legal support.


* Ensure compliance with relevant Intellectual Property laws, regulations, and internal policies across the organization, including developing and implementing Intellectual Property policies and training programs for employees (including commercial lawyers).


* Stay up-to-date on legal and regulatory developments in the Intellectual Property field and advise the organization accordingly.


* Providing other assistance and support to M&A, R&D, marketing, and legal department teams as required.

What qualifications will make you successful?


* At least Bachelor degree in Intellectual Property Law from a recognized university.


* Qualified lawyer with at least 5 years of experience in Intellectual Property law, preferably professional experience in both private practice and in-house multinational organization.


* Fluency/proficiency in English (oral & written).

Working knowledge of a language other than English (Chinese, French, German or Spanish - a plus).


* Strong knowledge of local and global Intellectual Prope...