Senior European Patent Attorney

Requisition ID: 124385
Location: Luxembourg

**Goodyear. More Driven.**

Senior European Intellectual Property Attorney/Counsel

The Senior European Intellectual Property Attorney will provide competent, practical and timely legal advice relevant to intellectual property. This position will counsel business leaders and technical associates on all IP related matters in EMEA to minimize legal and financial liabilities, protect corporate interests and preserve corporate assets. The position will be located at Goodyear Headquarters in Luxembourg.

Job Duties / Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

- Conduct/prepare freedom-to-practice studies, analysis, and opinions regarding third-party IP rights in EMEA.
- Oversee the efficient use of outside counsel while achieving stated budget requirements.
- Provide legal support on IP-related transactions.
- Drafting and/or negotiate IP agreements in EMEA.
- Representation of Goodyear before the EUIPO on trademark and design matters.
- Provide legal guidance regarding IP risks and strategies.
- Manage IP disputes and litigation as they arise.
- Conduct and communicate competitive analysis of IP landscapes.
- Providing IP-related training for EMEA.

KEY EXPERIENCE
- 10 or more years of experience in patent law, practicing before the European Patent Office (EPO) and nationally qualified as a patent attorney in any one of Great Britain, France, Germany or Netherlands
- Experience providing legal opinion on freedom to operate, non-infringement and invalidity matters in Europe
- Excellent communications skills (written/verbal) in at least English (German and/or French - strongly desired)
- 5 or more years of experience drafting and negotiation agreements.
- University degree in technical sciences (Chemistry, Engineering, Mechanical, Physics, etc.).
- Qualified as European Patent Attorney.
- National qualification: Germany, France, UK or Netherlands.

KEY SKILLS
- Self directed professional with ability to prioritize and manage complex workload.
- Demonstrate the highest level of ethical conduct and integrity.
- Excellent communication skills (verbal/written), with the ability to establish trusted partnerships with business and legal teams.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with an ability to develop business-oriented and cost-efficient solutions.
- Committed to delivering exceptional client service in a fast-paced corporate environment.
- Sound judgment and consensus-building skills.
- Highly motivated, efficient, organized and detail-oriented.
- Strong interpersonal skills.

ORGANIZATION
- Reports to Associate General Counsel, IP & Technology
- Direct Reports: 2

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