Location:
Garching - Bavaria, Germany - Parking 1-5 Business Campus
Additional Location:
DEBöblingenKonrad-Zuse-Straße 10, Karlsbad - Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany
Job Family:
Legal & Compliance
Worker Type Reference:
Regular - Permanent
Pay Rate Type:
Salary
Career Level:
P4
Job ID:
R-46835-2025

ABOUT THE ROLE

Working either from one of our offices in Munich, Stuttgart, Ulm or Karlsruhe, the Intellectual Property (IP) and Technology Transaction Counsel will be part of Harmans IP legal team and play a pivotal role in supporting Harman’s success. In this position, you will be responsible for providing IP legal advice to our Strategic Business Units (SBUs), including but not limited to the Automotive and/or Lifestyle SBU, the Digital Transformation Solutions SBU, or the Sales and/or Supply Chain function. You will report directly to the Director, IP & Tech Transactions , a senior member of the global IP legal team, and will also work closely and strategically with other members of the legal team to support operational, functional and/or business clients on matters impacting the global enterprise .
We are looking for a highly motivated and independent IP attorney who thrives in a fast-paced environment. The successful candidate must be able to handle complex negotiations and work independently with minimal supervision.
Experience in reviewing, drafting, and negotiating IP and technology related agreements, IP litigation as well as software related matters is essential. Strong communication and intercultural skills are required to effectively interface with key customers, suppliers, and external stakeholders in collaboration with legal and compliance leadership in support of Harman’s business leaders.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Managing Legal and Business Risk.
• Draft, negotiate, and advise on complex IP agreements including non-disclosure agreements (NDAs), development agreements, collaboration agreements, purchasing agreements, and licensing agreements with customers, suppliers, and collaboration partners.
• Advice and counsel business units on a wide range of IP matters, with a particular focus on global IP issues. This includes software-related matters, especially regarding Open-Source Licenses, as well as Standard Essential Patents (SEPs) relating to communication technology.
• Oversee and manage a global patent docket in one or more technology areas, aligned with global guidance and oversight from the global patent operations team and outside patent attorneys.
• Support IP litigation cases and provide advice on litigation strategies.
• Directly interact with product and engineering teams to support new product and project development, ensuring strong IP protection.
• Assist with IP divestitures, mergers, and acquisitions (M&A), and licensing activities.
• Apply strong analytical legal skills and demonstrate risk and compliance awareness when supporting complex projects or making strategic decisions.