Legal Counsel Global IP / EMEA

<p>Signode is seeking a highly motivated Legal Counsel Global IP  covering the EMEA region. <strong><br/></strong></p> <p><strong>Core Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li> Managing Signode’s Global Intercompany IP licensing program, including contract management, royalty rate reviews, and general compliance</li><li> Overseeing a portion of Signode’s Global IP portfolio (patents, trademarks, designs, know-how), including handling renewals</li><li> Reviewing Signode public-facing documentation (product manuals, marketing copy, etc.) for Global IP compliance</li><li> Negotiating intellectual property related contracts, including confidentiality agreements</li><li> Assisting with third-party IP licensing activities, including negotiation and management of contracts and collection of royalties</li><li> Assisting with IP litigation as needed</li><li> Supporting EMEA business units regarding day-to-day commercial issues and litigation management. Negotiating and analysing various contracts.</li><li> Overseeing GDPR Europe and global data privacy issues; responding with IT to all data breaches </li><li> Managing Corporate Secretarial matters in the EMEA region.</li><li> Support project management for compliance initiatives</li><li> Support legal and compliance training courses</li></ul> <h3>Requirements</h3> <ul> <li>Qualified Attorney at Law / Licensed local lawyer</li> <li>5-7 years IP and commercial law experience </li> <li>Confident communicator with the ability to liaise with a significant number of different groups from intellectuals to varying levels of technical knowledge</li> <li>Ability to prioritize numerous projects and relationships effectively</li> <li>Fluent English language skills essential. Fluent French desirable.</li> <li>Ability to work independently/self motivated</li> <li>Ability to work under pressure and to meet tight deadlines</li> <li>Willingness to undertake some travel</li> </ul>