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Job Description
The Lead Counsel, Product IP at Celonis is responsible for providing legal support related to product development, managing the company's intellectual property portfolio, and advising on technology and innovation matters within a fast-paced, global SaaS environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide legal support to Product and Engineering teams throughout the product development lifecycle
- Manage the company's patent and trademark portfolios, including IP monitoring and enforcement
- Participate in patent strategy and review invention submissions for patentability
- Administer the Patent Reward Program
- Develop and deliver policies and training on intellectual property best practices
- Advise on technology-related legal matters, including AI, data use, and open source software
- Support employee-related IP policies and issues
- Negotiate and draft IP licensing agreements with third parties
Requirements
- Law degree from a highly-regarded school.
- Active bar membership in relevant jurisdiction.
- Native or bilingual fluency in English.
- Business fluency in a second language would be a significant plus.
- 12 years combined experience in a law firm and or in-house legal department of a multinational organization.
- Broad understanding of technology products and business operations.
- Ability to serve as a legal business partner to Product and Engineering organizations, embedding legal guidance into the product development lifecycle and supporting new product and feature development, launches, and end-of-life motions.
- Experience managing the company’s patent and trademark portfolios with the support of outside counsel, including IP monitoring and enforcement.
- Experience conducting IP clearance and due diligence.
- Experience participating in a Patent Council as a strategic advisor, reviewing invention submissions, gathering consensus opinions on patent pursuit, and managing outside counsel in the patent application process.
- Ability to administer the company’s Patent Reward Program.
- Ability to manage policies for, and provide enablement training on, best practices for the use and protection of the company’s intellectual property holdings.
- Expertise in providing advice and support on technology matters pertinent to the company, including artificial intelligence, data use and handling practices, and open source software.
- Experience supporting employee-related IP policies and issues.
- Ability to consult and negotiate IP licensing provisions governing use of the company’s IP by third parties.
- Demonstrated sound judgment in ambiguous situations.
- Highly adaptable and flexible, comfortable with jumping into undefined programs, and able to bring structure and results.
- Excellent interpersonal, written, verbal communication, and negotiation skills.
- Highly organized in thought, approach, and written work product.
- Ability to multi-task and prioritize with a business-oriented mindset.
- Exceptional interpersonal, analytical, communication, and collaboration skills with a strong capacity for empathy, self-awareness, and effective relationship management.
Benefits & Perks
generous PTO
hybrid working options
company equity RSUs
comprehensive benefits
extensive parental leave
dedicated volunteer days
access to resources such as gym subsidies, counseling, and well-being programs
clear career paths
internal mobility
dedicated learning program
mentorship opportunities
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