Technology Agreements Counsel
Technology Agreements Counsel
Location: Viladecans, Spain
Time Type: Full-time
Posted on: 2 days ago
Application Deadline: 15 March 2025 (29 days left to apply)
ABOUT UNILEVER
Established over 100 years ago, we are one of the world’s largest consumer goods companies. We are known for our great brands and our belief that doing business the right way drives superior performance. Our products are sold in over 190 countries, and, on any given day, 3.4 billion consumers worldwide use them.
JOB PURPOSE
The role of the Legal Group is to protect Unilever and help it to win. This role reports into the Head of Patents and is one of two newly created roles that will, as part of the Legal Powerhouse, provide legal support for our global R&D function in partnering with the wider innovation ecosystem.
This role will be responsible for enabling partnerships through creative contract drafting and sound legal advice.
WHAT WILL YOUR MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES BE
* Contract drafting and negotiation: Negotiating and drafting complex R&D contracts including joint development agreements, sponsored research agreements, technology licences and R&D consortium agreements.
* Advising on contracting strategy: Advising stakeholders on the best contractual set-up for envisioned partnerships.
* Creating and maintaining templates: Devising and revising templates for standard types of R&D agreements including CDAs, MTAs and service agreements.
* Instilling an IP culture: Raising IP awareness across R&D and the wider business on the need to protect IP in working with third parties.
WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED
Experiences & Qualifications
Essential
* Legally qualified with 5+ years PQE in drafting and negotiating technology-related agreements.
* Strong English language drafting and legal advisory skills.
* Sound knowledge of IP including trade secret protection, the patent system, ownership and licensing.
* Attention to detail.
* Ability to work with colleagues across multiple time zones and countries.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
* Strong organisational and prioritisation skills.
Preferable
* Degree-level or higher science qualification.
* Experience supporting an R&D organisation.
* Working knowledge of EU Horizon and/or other consortia agreements.
* Experience of drafting clinical and regulatory agreements.
* Experience related to software/AI agreements.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
* Hybrid Work
* 4 weeks of Flex Work per year
* Flexible hours
* Restaurant Card and canteen service in our offices.
* Parking at reduced cost with free electric chargers.
* Online language courses.
* Wellbeing Programs.
* Online store with exclusive discounts.
* Hairdressing service at special rates.
Unilever embraces diversity and encourages applicants from all walks of life!
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