Lead IP Counsel - Global Manufacturing Group

Lead IP Counsel - Global Manufacturing Group

Our client is a global business that is a leader in its field! They are growing their large legal team and seek a lawyer to undertake a specialist IP role. You will be the global lead in regard to IP advice across the business. This is truly a fantastic opportunity would appeal to candidates that enjoy handling exciting projects and high end, international assignments.

Responsibilities

• Lead the IP Creation Activity including developing and implementing of IP strategy and leading the management of the IP Portfolio and manage IP risk
• advising, negotiating and drafting key development contracts, collaboration agreements, R&D contracts, teaming agreements, Trade Mark licenses and NDA's
• governing the creation / ownership, use and confidentiality of Group IP and supporting major commercial and corporate transactions
• Managing major cross border matters in a highly commercial environment
• IP related litigation and leading the resolution of IP disputes
• Lead patent management including patent managers team
• Manage the Trade Mark portfolio
• Manage the IP budget

We are looking for:

• A high calibre candidate with a strong academic background
• Qualified at a reputable law firm or in-house
• Ideally at least 5 years PQE*
• Significant relevant IP experience
• Preferably in-house experience (not essential) 
• Experience in the manufacturing or engineering industry would be advantageous but not essential
• Must be a self-starter with strong interpersonal skills and a robust personality

If you are interested in this role, please apply now or forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, to jacqui.douglas@mckenziedouglas.co.uk, or call us.

If this job isn't quite right, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

To be considered for this role you must be eligible to work in the UK.

*We do not preclude on PQE.

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