Patent Counsel

The opportunity
Hitachi Energy is looking for a Patent Counsel to further strengthen Hitachi Energy's global IP team by creating and protecting the company's IP focused on our Sustainable Products portfolio which includes Transformers and High Voltage products, in line with the company's IP strategy.

As Patent Counsel, you will bring your skills and expertise to ensure our strategic IP portfolio develops in accordance with our IP strategy. The successful candidate will draft, file and prosecute patent applications and maintain, and defend patent rights, together with our team of Patent Counsels.

The preferred working location for this role is Västerås, Sweden. Additional locations could also be Milano, Italy, or Barcelona, Spain with the possibility to work in hybrid or remote model, with adherence to local country policy. The role may require some domestic and overseas travelling occasionally.

"We are proud of our journey so far and are now focusing on growth across our team and company. Your contribution as a Patent Counsel will be able to support the energy transition to a sustainable energy future for all. We are very much looking forward for you to joining us in this journey."- Georgina Wilkins, Head of IP, Hitachi Energy.

How you'll make an impact

• Actively support and advise on the preparation of invention disclosures, identify IP opportunities and maximize potential; align filings with company's defined roadmap and strategy.
• Together with external counsel, draft, file and prosecute patent applications and maintain, and defend patent rights. Manage external supplier engagements in terms of technical and legal expertise, quality and cost; take action as needed.
• Define and lead risk management activities on a global basis in consideration of all relevant jurisdictions; direct and supervise monitoring of competitor patent protection for the benefit of various stakeholders across IP, R&D and the Business.
• Educate and drive awareness of IP and make decisions for IP actions through programs and initiatives throughout R&D and beyond; working closely with Strategic IP Counsels to deliver strategic IP portfolios for Hitachi Energy; provide training and preparing relevant communication materials as appropriate.
• Contribute to projects to continually improve IP awareness and performance.

• Part or Newly-Qualified European Patent Attorney, with experience and a degree in electrical engineering, electronics, physics or mechanical engineering. National patent attorney qualifications will also be considered equivalent
• Work experience of minimum 3 years in a law firm or industry environment focusing on electrical and mechanical inventions. Experience with computer implemented inventions is advantageous.
• Analytical skills and possess a diversity of technical expertise, including the ability to relate to general technologies with one or more areas of expertise.
• A flexible, self-driven, and pro-active mindset and able to work in a global business with local and remote colleagues.
• Strong communication skills.
• Able to build constructive working relationships by having a high level of acceptance, cooperation and mutual respect, able to promote cooperation and commitment within a team to achieve goals and deliverables.
• Being fluent in written and spoken English is mandatory.

• Collective agreement
• Flexible working time
• Health care and wellness allowance
• Fantastic career possibilities within Hitachi Energy both within Sweden and globally
• Mentor to support you throughout onboard phase
• Various trainings and education supporting employee development
• Diversified company with over 70+ nationalities working in Sweden
• Supplementary compensation for parental leave
• Benefit Portal with thousands of discounts and perks
• More benefits could be connected to this specific role