Senior IP Counsel

Schneider Electric is recruiting for a Senior IP Counsel in Boston, MA; Nashville, TN; Dallas, TX; or Raleigh, NC

As a Senior Intellectual Property Counsel, you will join a talented and collaborative global group of in-house lawyers and legal professionals to support the global Intellectual Property transactional work for Schneider Electric and its group companies.

This role will report to the Associate General Counsel, Global Intellectual Property.

What Will You Do?


* Draft, review, and negotiate complex transactional documents including joint development agreements, Intellectual Property licensing agreements (in-bound and out-bound) including software licenses, technology and collaboration agreements


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


* 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 legal colleagues)


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


* Provide other IP legal assistance and support to M&A, R&D, marketing, sales, supply chain, and legal department teams as required


* Participate in Open-Source Software Policy advice, compliance and training including OSS use, release, and contribution.

We know skills and competencies show up in many ways and can be based on your life experience.

If you do not necessarily meet all the requirements that are listed below, we still encourage you to apply for the position.

What qualifications will make you successful for this role?



* Qualified lawyer with 6+ years of experience in Intellectual Property law, preferably in-house and/or at a reputable law firm


* Juris Doctor from an accredited law school and in good standing with the bar(s) in state(s) where licensed to practice law


* Proven track record of drafting and negotiating Intellectual Property agreements, and providing legal advice and support on a variety of Intellectual Property matters


* Excellent drafting, negotiation, and communication skills

Preferred:



* Strong knowledge of local and global Intellectual Property laws and regulations, including patents, designs, trademarks, copyright, and trade secrets


* Professional experi...