In-House Counsel Technology & IP (m/w/d)
Position Overview
Job Description
Siemens AG is looking for an experienced In-House Counsel to join our Technology and Intellectual Property legal team in Munich. You will provide strategic legal advice on IP portfolio management, technology licensing, R&D collaborations, and digital transformation initiatives across Siemens' global operations.
Responsibilities
- Manage and advise on Siemens' global IP portfolio including patents, trademarks, and trade secrets
- Negotiate technology licensing agreements, R&D collaborations, and joint development agreements
- Advise on open source software compliance and software licensing
- Provide legal guidance on AI and digital twin technology deployments
- Coordinate with external patent attorneys and manage IP litigation
- Support M&A transactions with IP due diligence and integration
- Train business teams on IP awareness and protection strategies
Requirements
- Zweites Staatsexamen (Praedikatsexamen preferred) or equivalent qualification
- 5-8 years of experience in IP/technology law, with in-house or law firm background
- Admitted as Rechtsanwalt or Syndikusrechtsanwalt
- Strong knowledge of German and European patent, trademark, and copyright law
- Technical background or understanding of engineering/software concepts preferred
- Fluent in German and English; additional languages are a plus
- Experience with IP portfolio management tools and patent analytics
Responsibilities
Siemens AG is looking for an experienced In-House Counsel to join our Technology and Intellectual Property legal team in Munich. You will provide strategic legal advice on IP portfolio management, technology licensing, R&D collaborations, and digital transformation initiatives across Siemens' global operations.
Responsibilities
- Manage and advise on Siemens' global IP portfolio including patents, trademarks, and trade secrets
- Negotiate technology licensing agreements, R&D collaborations, and joint development agreements
- Advise on open source software compliance and software licensing
- Provide legal guidance on AI and digital twin technology deployments
- Coordinate with external patent attorneys and manage IP litigation
- Support M&A transactions with IP due diligence and integration
- Train business teams on IP awareness and protection strategies
Requirements
- Zweites Staatsexamen (Praedikatsexamen preferred) or equivalent qualification
- 5-8 years of experience in IP/technology law, with in-house or law firm background
- Admitted as Rechtsanwalt or Syndikusrechtsanwalt
- Strong knowledge of German and European patent, trademark, and copyright law
- Technical background or understanding of engineering/software concepts preferred
- Fluent in German and English; additional languages are a plus
- Experience with IP portfolio management tools and patent analytics
Requirements
Perks & Benefits
Compensation
€10,000 - €14,000/month
Practice Area
Intellectual Property
Position
Senior
Education Requirements
Professional degree
Experience Requirements
5 to 7 years
Applicant Location Requirements
Applicants must be located in: US
Application Contact
Contact: Siemens AG Legal Department Hiring Team
Application Deadline
June 18, 2026
Employment Type
Full time
