Intellectual Property Manager, Contracts (m/f/d)

This position provides specialist intellectual property and contractual support across a broad range of international commercial agreements. Working with Intellectual Property, Legal, Procurement, Research & Development (R&D), Business Development and other stakeholders, the role helps protect intellectual property, enable innovation and support business growth through clear, practical and commercially focused legal advice.

Position:

As the Intellectual Property Manager, Contracts, you will:

• Draft, review, negotiate and advise on intellectual property, confidentiality, ownership, licensing, use-rights and related provisions across commercial agreements
• Provide specialist support on licences, technology transfer agreements, Research & Development (R&D) and collaboration agreements, joint development agreements, material transfer agreements, software and data-related agreements, and supply and services agreements
• Work with Legal and other relevant functions to integrate intellectual property advice into contract review and governance
• Provide practical, business-oriented advice and propose proportionate, workable solutions to intellectual property and related contractual risks
• Support negotiations with suppliers, partners and other third parties
• Coordinate external legal counsel across jurisdictions when required, with a focus on commercially relevant, timely and cost-effective advice
• Translate complex contractual and legal issues into clear guidance for stakeholders from different functions and backgrounds
• Contribute to intellectual property clauses, agreements, playbooks and guidance, and support their consistent application
• Collaborate with colleagues across multiple jurisdictions and cultures

Requirements:

• Qualification and admission or registration to practise as a lawyer in at least one jurisdiction
• Substantial practical experience drafting, reviewing and negotiating commercial contracts in an international context
• Ability to handle matters independently and provide sound legal advice without close supervision
• Strong understanding of contract law as applied to intellectual property issues
• Clear, pragmatic and commercially focused approach to legal advice
• Excellent written and spoken English
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, negotiation and stakeholder-management skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality work under demanding timelines
• Ability to work effectively independently and as part of an international team
• Experience with intellectual property matters, supply agreements, non-disclosure agreements (NDAs), multinational organisations, cross-jurisdictional teams or additional languages is an advantage

What to expect:

• Competitive pay and attractive annual bonus
• On-going development opportunities in multinational environment, wide variety of projects, ambitious goals and independence in achieving them
• Promoting from within cultureFreedom with responsibility (we trust your competencies, ability to manage your time and your scope of work)
• Lot of flexibility in terms of work arrangements (work from office or from home)
• Private medical care (various options to choose) and life insurance
• Employee pension and savings programs
• JTI Family Leave Benefit – including extended paid paternity leave and fully paid maternity leave
• Multisport cards
• Wide variety of trainings, webinars and professional courses on our e-learning platforms, including sponsored certification programs (for employees fulfilling the admission criteria)
• Modern office with traditions (Art Norblin Factory) in convenient location, equipped with a library, mindfulness zone, spacious kitchen, garden terrace, massage chairs and underground bicycle parking
• Working in a diverse and inclusive organization of over 40 different nationalities

Next Steps:

After applying, if selected, please anticipate the following within 1-3 weeks of the job posting closure: Phone screening with Talent Advisor > Assessment tests > Interviews > Offer. Each step is eliminatory and may vary by role type.