Intellect. Property Counsel

Your Key Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day IP operations, providing expert legal and technical counsel to inventors and internal business stakeholders to maximize IP value
• Collaborate with business units to assess new inventions, evaluate their strategic fit, and sharpen the IP portfolio to maximize competitive advantage
• Partner closely with product development, engineering, and management teams to align IP strategy with business goals and drive innovation success
• Manage patent prosecution across national and international jurisdictions, coordinating with local and foreign attorneys
• Conduct targeted searches and analyses to identify opportunities and risks that impact business initiatives and product development
• Identify and evaluate IP risks and potential infringements, recommending effective actions to safeguard company assets and support business growth
• Analyze competitors’ IP activities and monitor markets for potential violations of Schaeffler’s intellectual property and brand
• Develop and deliver training programs for engineers on patent search tools and IP processes to build an IP-conscious and empowered workforce
• Actively contribute to collaborative Asia-Pacific IP team initiatives and knowledge-sharing to strengthen regional and global IP capabilitie

Your Qualifications

• Educational background in mechanical/electrical engineering, physics, mechatronics, automotive, or related fields
• Qualified patent agent or attorney licensed to practice before the Korean Patent Office
• 3-5 years’ experience managing IP within engineering or technology-driven organizations, preferably in-house
• Solid knowledge of patent law, including PCT, Korean national law, US law, and other relevant jurisdictions, is essential to effectively manage intellectual property matters
• Proficient in English (written and spoken) with strong communication skills for a global work environment
• Self-driven with excellent organizational skills; capable of balancing multiple priorities independently and collaboratively