Legal Counsel IP

We are looking forLegal Counsel IP to strengthen our team in Delft The Netherlands; an experienced legal professional who can take a senior role in the team work independently with complex matters and be a trusted sparring partner for the business. 

About the job  
As Legal Counsel IP you will provide practical business-oriented legal advice on IP and IP-related contracting matters. You will help protect develop and enable the use of the IKEA Concept around the world. More in detail the assignment requires amongst other that you: 

• Advise stakeholders across the Inter IKEA Group on a broad range of IP matters including trademarks copyright design rights patents trade secrets and other rights connected to the IKEA Concept. 

• Draft review and negotiate IP-related agreements including licence development and collaboration agreements. 

• Supporting the business in projects where IP digital development data technology and brand protection are key. 

• Identifying assessing and managing IP risks in a pragmatic way balancing legal protection with business needs and opportunities. 

• Working with and instructing external counsel around the world on IP protection enforcement and dispute matters. 

• Creating awareness and sharing knowledge on IP topics so that colleagues can make informed decisions in their everyday work. 

About you 
To be successful in the role we would like you to have: 

• A university degree in law  Dutch law degree is a plus. 

• 7 years of relevant experience in IP and contracting gained in a reputable law firm or as in-house counsel in a multinational environment. 

• Strong knowledge of IP law and practice preferably across several areas such as trademarks copyright designs patents and trade secrets including in litigation and in licensing. 

• Solid experience with drafting reviewing and negotiating commercial contracts with a strong IP component. 

• Experience in working with international stakeholders and external counsel across jurisdictions. 

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English. Dutch is a plus. 

As a person you are: 

• Curious and open-minded. You enjoy learning about the business asking the right questions and finding practical ways forward. 

• Clear and confident. You can explain complex legal matters in simple language and give sound advice also when the answer is not black and white. 

• Flexible business-oriented and pragmatic while keeping a sharp eye on legal and reputational risks. 

• A pro-active self-starter and t the same time a true team player who builds trust creates strong relationships and enjoys working with people from many different backgrounds cultures and areas of expertise. 

• Hands-on well-organised and able to prioritise also when several things need attention at the same time. 

• Motivated by the IKEA vision culture and values and by the opportunity to contribute to a better everyday life for the many people. 

You will work in an environment where your ideas are heard where we learn from each perform at a high level yet dont take ourselves too seriously. Together we protect and develop one of the worlds most loved brands and help create a better everyday life for the many people. 

 A few more details for you 
We offer an exciting work environment in a global marketplace with exceptional opportunities to grow and develop together with us. You will be part of a flexible values-driven and open organisation and will get the opportunity to work with a fantastic brand! This is a full-time position based inDelft the Netherlands with occasional travel abroad. We do not offer a relocation package for this role. 

Please send your application CV and letter of motivation in are continuously interviewing candidates for this role so dont hesitate to submit your application.   

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time