Legal Counsel IP and Technology-related Contracts
The Legal Counsel IP and Technology-related Contracts is responsible for managing and safeguarding Datwyler’s intellectual property (IP) across a wide range of commercial, R&D and technology-driven activities. This role provides end-to-end contract support, ensures compliance with applicable legal frameworks, and enables strategic business partnerships through well-structured agreements and risk-informed decision-making.
Your Responsibilities
* Lead end-to-end legal reviews of complex IP, supply, R&D, and technology agreements from initial draft to final execution.
* Protect corporate intellectual property during commercial transactions, ensuring full legal compliance and alignment with business goals.
* Drive the implementation and optimization of legal-tech tools, including automated NDA workflows and Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) systems.
* Structure, draft, and negotiate high-value licensing agreements, joint ventures, and strategic innovation partnerships.
* Conduct structured risk assessments across contracts and projects, proposing proactive mitigation strategies to minimize company liability.
* Provide strategic legal counsel to internal stakeholders, translating emerging regulatory and compliance trends into actionable business advice.
* Advise on general commercial law matters, with a specific focus on industrial tooling, co-development, and purchasing contracts.
* Support legal governance frameworks by collaborating cross-functionally with R&D, procurement, and executive leadership teams.
Your Profile
* Law degree (LL.M. or equivalent preferred).
* 2-3 years proven experience in IP law, contract management, and commercial agreements.
* Strong understanding of licensing, R&D collaborations, and technology contracts.
* Experience with CLM systems and legal tech tools is an advantage.
* Excellent negotiation, analytical, and stakeholder management skills.
* Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with a proactive, solution-oriented mindset. Highly structured and organized, with the ability to manage competing priorities in a dynamic environment.
* Fluent English and German skills are required (both C2).
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