IP Attorney

IP AttorneyJoin a global technology leader dedicated to securing the digital world. Our company operates across multiple industries, delivering cutting-edge solutions in digital security, financial platforms, and currency technology. We are an international organisation with a strong heritage, employing over 14,000 people across 40 countries. We are currently seeking an IP Attorney to join our IP Operations department as soon as possible.Your Responsibilities:Work closely with IP Portfolio Managers, R&D teams, product management, and other stakeholders to execute the company\’s IP strategy and contribute to the team\’s success.Assess ideas and concepts, drive invention disclosures, and oversee the filing, prosecution, and granting of intellectual property rights to build strategic IP portfolios.Ensure high-quality and enforceable IP rights through direct work and collaboration with external patent agents.Act as the company’s representative before patent and trademark offices during the filing and prosecution process.Conduct and oversee strategic risk assessments, including freedom-to-operate analyses, opposition/invalidation evaluations, and related recommendations.Assist in IP portfolio management, licensing, sales, acquisitions, and infringement analysis.Advise business, research, and development teams on technical and legal IP matters, while also contributing to internal IP education initiatives.Support continuous optimisation of workflows, frameworks, and tools for patent attorney functions.Your Profile:Degree in physics or mechanical engineering with professional experience in an industrial patent department or patent law firm.Ideally, qualification as a German Patent Attorney or European Patent Attorney.Familiarity with business models, market trends, and the technology landscape relevant to the IP portfolio.Strong interest and ability to engage with cutting-edge technology.Experience in evaluating IP strategic risks.Ability to effectively interact with business leaders, inventors, and IP professionals.Structured, well-organized approach with strong problem-solving skills.Service-oriented mindset with a proactive approach.Fluency in German and English is required