Senior Legal Counsel IP

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In short

Volvo Group is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel IP to join their IP Legal Team in Göteborg, Sweden. This role involves protecting and leveraging intellectual property, advising on complex IP matters, and managing IP risks, including patents, trademarks, and designs. The position requires extensive experience in IP law and a strong business acumen to support innovation and business priorities globally.

Responsibilities

Support R&D and engineering teams on IP matters related to new technologies, product development, electrification, software, and connectivity.
Assess and manage IP risks, including patent infringement, freedom-to-operate, and potential disputes.
Provide IP expertise in negotiations and contract drafting for technology collaborations, licensing, joint development, and strategic partnerships.
Manage and support IP disputes, litigation, and enforcement matters globally.
Build relationships across the organization to help colleagues understand IP implications.
Identify opportunities to strengthen Volvo Group's IP processes and capture value from innovation.
Act as an ambassador for IP and protect the Volvo Group brand through global IP enforcement strategy against counterfeits.

Requirements

Master of Laws or equivalent legal qualification.
7+ years' experience in IP (in-house and/or private practice), covering advisory, transactional, and contentious matters.
Established expertise across key IP areas (patents, trademarks, and designs), including enforcement/defense, licensing/strategic agreements, and IP risk management.
Excellent communication skills in English, both written and spoken.
Strong stakeholder management skills and ability to partner with engineering and senior leaders.

Desired Qualifications

Experience leading complex IP disputes or high-stakes negotiations in an international environment is considered a strong merit.
Strong business acumen.
Strong digital proficiency and a willingness to embrace new and more efficient ways of working.
Experience from automotive/industrial technology is a plus.

Benefits

Opportunity to make a difference on a global scale.
Work with next-gen technologies and collaborative teams.
Business-integrated, strategic IP setup.
Support and advice in strategic partnerships, licensing, and complex IP related agreements.
Driving enforcement and defense matters, and handling IP risk assessments.
Collaborate seamlessly with stakeholders from all over Volvo Group.

Skills

Intellectual Property LawPatent LawTrademark LawDesign LawLicensingContract DraftingNegotiationDispute ResolutionRisk ManagementElectrificationSoftwareConnectivity

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About Volvo Group

The Volvo Group is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of trucks, buses, construction equipment and marine and industrial engines. The Group also provides complete solutions for financing and service. The Volvo Group, with its headquarters in Gothenburg, employs about 100,000 people, has production facilities in 18 countries and sells its products in more than 190 markets.\n\n

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Company

Volvo Group

Job Posted

3 days ago

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in 2 weeks

Employment Type

Full Time

Work mode

On Site

Experience Level

Senior

Locations

Göteborg, Sweden

Qualification

Master

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