COUNSEL - INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

Accountabilities:

• Promoting IP awareness and compliance with IT regulation and process within the business across all functions

• Implementing Intellectual Property Policy within the business

• Building effective relationships at all levels within the business so as to become an integral part of the business value proposition

• Leveraging IP expertise providing complete IP solutions that deliver maximum value to the business, and providing advice on commercial IP matters, drafting and negotiating IP contract terms relevant to the business

The ideal candidate will have:

• Qualification as a solicitor or barrister with proven expertise on intellectual property matters or qualification as a patent attorney (preferably a fully qualified European Patent Attorney and Chartered Patent Attorney)

• Experience in respect of drafting, negotiating and advising on IP commercial contracts

• The ability to demonstrate strong level of commercial awareness

• Commercial Law experience/Knowledge, as well as experience of corporate law, disputes or regulatory matters

• Interest in technology and ability to research and understand complex technical issues is essential

• A technical degree (desirable, not essential)

• Good understanding of trade mark and patent prosecution law

• Experience of defence sector IP contracting and commercial law

• Experience of IP defence sector and/ or R&D contracting in international markets such as KSA, Australia, India and US

• Software and IT contracting experience

• In house Legal Counsel experience

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