Intellectual Property and Contracts Associate

United Kingdom·Staffordmid

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Key Responsibilities

Support the development and negotiation of PhD program partnership agreements with global universities, collaborating with cross-functional teams and external stakeholders.

Requirements Summary

The candidate is currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Law, Intellectual Property, or a related field with an accredited university.

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Challenging and rewarding internships are now open for application. This role provides an opportunity for talented students who are pursuing a degree in Law, Intellectual Property, or a related field to work alongside industry experts in Research and Development. This internship opportunity is designed to give you hands-on experience with cutting-edge technologies, contributing to real projects that impact our customers and the business.

This role ensures that innovation and R&D outputs are effectively protected and leveraged to drive business growth. The position requires a unique blend of legal, technical, and commercial expertise to maximize the value of IP assets and align them with technology roadmaps and corporate objectives.

Responsibilities

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→Support the development and negotiation of PhD program partnership agreements with global universities, collaborating with cross-functional teams and external stakeholders.
→Manage and coordinate onboarding activities and Purchase Request processes for university partners to ensure smooth engagement.
→Organize and maintain comprehensive document management systems for all agreements and related paperwork.
→Review Invention Disclosures submitted by PhD programs and collaborate with product line teams to ensure inventions are evaluated according to partnership terms.
→Assist in general IP contract reviews under IP Counsel supervision, gaining exposure to IP management in a fast-paced electrification power environment.
→Provide administrative and project support to the IP team as needed.

Requirements

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The candidate is currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Law, Intellectual Property, or a related field with an accredited university.
Strong organizational skills with meticulous attention to detail.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and maintain document accuracy.
Proactive learner willing to engage with complex contractual and IP-related topics.

Prior exposure to contract review, research agreements, or university partnerships is a plus.
Proficient in the English language, both written and verbal.
French language skills are highly desirable
Comfortable working in a dynamic, fast paced, and collaborative team environment.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to coordinate with multiple stakeholders.

Relocation Assistance Provided: No