Description:

Purpose of Role: Supporting commercial and technology teams in their IP requirements. Building and maintaining good relationships with key stakeholders, including collaborating with engineering and product teams to identify and protect new inventions and brand assets and identify potential infringement of ESCO IP in the marketplace. Delivering top quality and business relevant patent advice, support and IP awareness across the ESCO technology areas, including providing training and guidance on best practices.

Key Responsibilities:

Support commercial and technology teams in their IP requirements.
Build and maintaining good relationships with key stakeholders, including collaborating with engineering and product teams to identify and protect new inventions and brand assets and identify potential infringement of ESCO IP in the marketplace.
Deliver top quality and business relevant patent advice, support and IP awareness across the ESCO technology areas, including providing training and guidance on best practices.
Manage a paralegal in the ESCO IP team
Demonstrate 100% commitment to our zero harm behaviors in support of our drive towards developing a world class safety culture.

Job Knowledge/Education and Qualifications:

Any equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered for candidates that have the ability to perform the objectives above.
10-15 years' experience in a similar role either in-house or with outside counsel.
Formal qualifications in intellectual property law (qualified patent attorney).
Background in mechanical engineering (highly desirable) or electrical engineering
Exposure to materials and mining technologies will be highly regarded.