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Legal Counsel (f/m/d) IP & Quality Governance

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior Level
  • Legal
  • Munich

AI generated summary

  • You must be a qualified lawyer with IP and Product Liability Law experience, customer-focused, able to manage multiple demands, and fluent in German and English.
  • You will provide legal guidance on IP matters, draft and negotiate contracts, ensure compliance with safety regulations, conduct trainings, and foster a culture of inclusion and transparency.

Requirements

  • Fully qualified lawyer or equivalent degree
  • Long-term proven professional experience as lawyer or legal counsel in the field of IP Law and Product Liability Law
  • Customer focused personality and ability to balance multiple demands at the same time
  • Passion to enable business transactions efficiently and inspire change
  • Good communication skills combined with intercultural sensitivity and competence
  • Excellent language skills in verbal and written German and English

Responsibilities

  • Providing legal guidance to business partners within the Siemens Energy group on a variety of IP-related national and international projects, as well as drafting and negotiating contracts, including: joint development and cooperation agreements for research and development collaborations, M&A projects, Commercial transactions
  • Guiding the business partners through the regulatory frameworks related to product and occupational safety and environmental legal aspects relevant for our business
  • Developing and providing trainings for legal colleagues as well as business partners
  • Encouraging an organizational culture of ownership, empowerment, transparency, speak up, inclusion and diversity
  • Collaborating closely with the global Siemens Energy Legal & Compliance community

FAQs

What is the primary role of the Legal Counsel in the IP & Quality Governance team?

The primary role of the Legal Counsel is to provide legal guidance to Siemens Energy's central functions on innovative technology projects and governance topics related to product and occupational safety, as well as on IP aspects in M&A projects and commercial transactions.

What qualifications are required for this position?

A fully qualified lawyer or equivalent degree is required, along with long-term proven professional experience in the field of IP Law and Product Liability Law.

What skills are important for a candidate applying to this position?

Important skills include a customer-focused personality, the ability to balance multiple demands, good communication skills, intercultural sensitivity, and excellent language skills in both verbal and written German and English.

Will I be involved in training others in this role?

Yes, the Legal Counsel is expected to develop and provide training for legal colleagues as well as business partners.

What type of projects will the Legal Counsel support?

The Legal Counsel will support national and international research & development collaborations, M&A projects, and various commercial transactions.

How does Siemens Energy promote a diverse workforce?

Siemens Energy celebrates diversity and inclusion, welcoming applications from individuals of all backgrounds regardless of ethnicity, gender, age, religion, identity, or disability.

Are there opportunities for professional development in this role?

Yes, Siemens Energy prioritizes the professional and personal development of its employees, offering various attractive programs and learning materials for self-determined growth.

What benefits does Siemens Energy offer to its employees?

Siemens Energy offers an attractive remuneration package, employer-financed pension schemes, flexible and remote working options, shareholder opportunities, and various family work compatibility offerings.

Will the Legal Counsel have to collaborate with other teams?

Yes, the Legal Counsel will collaborate closely with the global Siemens Energy Legal & Compliance community and various business partners.

Is prior experience necessary for this position?

Yes, candidates should have long-term proven professional experience as a lawyer or legal counsel in IP Law and Product Liability Law.

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Energy
Industry
10,001+
Employees
2020
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Siemens Energy is one of the world’s leading energy technology companies. The company works with its customers and partners on energy systems for the future, thus supporting the transition to a more sustainable world. With its portfolio of products, solutions and services, Siemens Energy covers almost the entire energy value chain – from power generation and transmission to storage. The portfolio includes conventional and renewable energy technology, such as gas and steam turbines, hybrid power plants operated with hydrogen, and power generators and transformers. A majority stake in the wind power subsidiary Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy (SGRE) makes Siemens Energy a global market leader for renewable energies. An estimated one-sixth of the electricity generated worldwide is based on technologies from Siemens Energy. Siemens Energy employs 94,000 people worldwide in more than 90 countries and generated revenue of around €29 billion in fiscal year 2022. Siemens Energy is a trademark licensed by Siemens AG