Intellectual Property Counsel
JOB DESCRIPTION
About Us
At Technip Energies, we believe in a better tomorrow and we believe we can make tomorrow better. With approximately 15,000 talented women and men, we are a global and leading engineering and technology company, with a clear vision to accelerate the energy transition. Designing and delivering added value energy solutions is what we do.
If you share our determination to drive the transition to a low-carbon future, then this could be the job for you. We are currently seeking an Intellectual Property Counsel to join our team based in Houston, TX.
About the Job
The ideal candidate will contribute to the implementation of the company's overall strategy for the protection of intellectual property. Duties include but are not limited to:
We offer you not only a job, but an inspiring journey in a truly global environment where you team up to break down boundaries thanks to the innovation, creativity and pioneer spirit which drive our people.
About You
Wed love to hear from you if your profile meets the following essential requirements:
Qualifications
Critical Competencies/Behaviors
Candidates having qualifications that exceed the minimum job requirements will receive consideration for higher-level roles give (1) their experience, (2) additional job requirements, and/or (3) business needs. Depending on education, experience, and skill level, a variety of job opportunities might be available from Counsel to Senior Counsel.
Inclusion Standards
In our continuous journey to developing and building culture of inclusion, we adhere to four Inclusion Gold Standards.
Whats Next?
Once receiving your system application, the Recruiting Team will screen and match your skills, experience, and potential team fit against the role requirements. We ask for your patience as the team completes the volume of applications within a reasonable timeframe. Check your application progress periodically via personal account from created candidate profile during your application.
We invite you to get to know more about our company by visiting www.technipenergies.com and follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube for company updates.
It is the policy of Technip Energies to provide equal opportunity for all qualified persons and not to discriminate against any applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, citizenship, or any other characteristics protected by federal, state or local law at the Technip Energies location to which this application is submitted. In Addition, as a Federal Government contractor, Technip Energies is an affirmative action employer. If you require accommodation during the application process, please contact the local Human Resources Department.
About Us
At Technip Energies, we believe in a better tomorrow and we believe we can make tomorrow better. With approximately 15,000 talented women and men, we are a global and leading engineering and technology company, with a clear vision to accelerate the energy transition. Designing and delivering added value energy solutions is what we do.
If you share our determination to drive the transition to a low-carbon future, then this could be the job for you. We are currently seeking an Intellectual Property Counsel to join our team based in Houston, TX.
About the Job
The ideal candidate will contribute to the implementation of the company's overall strategy for the protection of intellectual property. Duties include but are not limited to:
- Supporting the company's IP strategy and engaging in activities to enhance the company's IP portfolio.
- Drafting, reviewing and negotiating legal documents, including joint development agreements.
- Performing due diligence relating to acquisition of technology.
- Managing the preparation and prosecution of patent and trademark applications, including coordination with outside US and foreign counsel.
- Participating in one or more patent committees.
- Managing patent office proceedings, e.g., oppositions, IPRs and other adversarial proceedings in patent offices and courts.
- Conducting and managing freedom-to-operate studies to avoid patent disputes, including infringement analysis and competition patent portfolio analyses.
- Ensuring that internal worldwide clients are fully aware of the significance of intellectual property matters, including providing intellectual property training.
- Resolving legal issues and providing legal advice and counsel in relation to intellectual property matters.
We offer you not only a job, but an inspiring journey in a truly global environment where you team up to break down boundaries thanks to the innovation, creativity and pioneer spirit which drive our people.
About You
Wed love to hear from you if your profile meets the following essential requirements:
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree or higher in chemical engineering, and energy and/or chemicals technologies experience preferred.
- U.S. qualified lawyer (J.D.) with 3 to 5 years of state bar licensure in any state.
- Registered to practice as patent attorney before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
- 3-5 years active practice within the intellectual property field, including preparing and negotiating joint development and license agreements and other intellectual property related contracts, experience in preparation and prosecution of patent applications in the U.S. and/or in other jurisdictions, evaluating and preparing patent opinions, and supporting litigation of patents and other intellectual property disputes.
Critical Competencies/Behaviors
- Ability to recognize the business consequences of legal advice.
- Strong advocacy skills.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills including the ability to communicate and interact effectively at all levels of the organization.
- Exemplary personal and professional integrity and business ethics. Commitment to diversity and a respect for others.
- Ability to work both individually and as part of a team, with both internal and external stakeholders with diverse cultural backgrounds.
Candidates having qualifications that exceed the minimum job requirements will receive consideration for higher-level roles give (1) their experience, (2) additional job requirements, and/or (3) business needs. Depending on education, experience, and skill level, a variety of job opportunities might be available from Counsel to Senior Counsel.
Inclusion Standards
In our continuous journey to developing and building culture of inclusion, we adhere to four Inclusion Gold Standards.
- We challenge our biases and embrace diversity of thought.
- No one has all the knowledge and solutions, collectively we do.
- We foster a caring environment where people are respected, comfortable to share and be heard.
- We promote active listening for effective decisions and action.
Whats Next?
Once receiving your system application, the Recruiting Team will screen and match your skills, experience, and potential team fit against the role requirements. We ask for your patience as the team completes the volume of applications within a reasonable timeframe. Check your application progress periodically via personal account from created candidate profile during your application.
We invite you to get to know more about our company by visiting www.technipenergies.com and follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube for company updates.
It is the policy of Technip Energies to provide equal opportunity for all qualified persons and not to discriminate against any applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, citizenship, or any other characteristics protected by federal, state or local law at the Technip Energies location to which this application is submitted. In Addition, as a Federal Government contractor, Technip Energies is an affirmative action employer. If you require accommodation during the application process, please contact the local Human Resources Department.
JOB SUMMARY