Senior Intellectual Property Legal Counsel M/F

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated in-house counsel to provide expert legal support on IP legal transactional topics for Schneider Electric.

The successful candidate will work closely with our R&D stakeholders and other cross functional teams to address IP legal issues associated with complex transactional matters and collaboration with government and university partners.

Key Responsibilities:



* Partner with internal R&D stakeholders to support and negotiate collaboration and partnerships with universities / academic partners, and contribute to the company strategy in terms of R&D


* 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


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


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



* 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)



* Collaborate with external counsels as necessary for legal support


* Stay current on legal and regulatory developments in the Intellectual Property field and advise the organization accordingly

Requirements:


* Master 2 in Intellectual Property Law from a recognized French/European university


* Qualified lawyer with at least 8 years of experience in Intellectual Property law, preferably in-house or at a reputable law firm


* Fluency/proficiency in French and English (oral & written)


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



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



* Excellent drafting, negotiation, and communication skills

Preferred:



* Qualified professional representative in France


* Professional experience in both private practice and in-house multinational environments


* Demonstrated ability to develop and implement policies and standards


* Demonstrated ability to direct and manage external counsel


* Working knowledge of a language (German or Spanish - a plus)

Skills & Abilities:



* Strong organizational and project management skills with an attention to detail


* Ability to work on own initiative, independently and collaboratively with cross-functional teams


* Strong analyt...