Slihrms

Senior Legal Counsel, Intellectual Property

CA.ON.Mississauga.2251 Speakman Drive · Senior

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 2 days ago

AccessibilityProcurementCorporate LawIntellectual PropertyConstruction Management

About the role

Advising upon the registration, protection and commercialization of patents, copyright and trademarks as well as trade secrets and confidential information.
Reviewing, negotiating and drafting intellectual property license agreements.
Collaborating with external counsel to administer the company's existing patent portfolio.

Job Description Overview AtkinsRéalis is seeking a Toronto-based senior legal counsel to support and advise AtkinsRéalis' global nuclear business and its Candu Energy business unit on the protection and commercialization of its intellectual property portfolio.
Candu Energy is the OEM of Canada's indigenous CANDU® pressurized heavy water nuclear reactor technology and specializes in the design and supply of nuclear reactors, as well as nuclear reactor products and services, both domestically and abroad.
AtkinsRéalis is uniquely placed to leverage its capabilities in responding to this call, be it in the spheres of nuclear new build (in respect of both conventional and small modular reactors), reactor operations and life extensions, as well as waste management and reactor decommissioning.
Your role Acting as a business partner to AtkinsRéalis' nuclear business, including its commercial and management teams with respect to intellectual property matters.
Developing, implementing and supporting the operation of the company's intellectual property management system.
Willingness to manage multiple files and adapt to changing priorities arising on domestic and international projects.

Appropriate accommodation will be provided upon request throughout the recruitment and hiring process as required by Company policy and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).
About you You must be licensed to practice law in a Canadian jurisdiction.
At least 5 years of post-qualification experience gained at a leading private practice law firm or in-house practice in the field of intellectual property.
Ability to deal with in-house clients at all levels including the senior management of the organization.
Ability to address the business' needs by providing commercial and legal solutions in a timely manner.
Ability to thrive in a close-knit team.

Enjoy competitive compensation, employee recognition, and a brilliant range of flexible benefits you can tailor to your health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle needs.

Rewards & benefits Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive - at every stage of your life and your career at AtkinsRéalis in Canada.
Enjoy competitive compensation, employee recognition, and a brilliant range of flexible benefits you can tailor to your health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle needs.

Liaising with other corporate functions (Tax, Treasury, Insurance, Company Secretary, Integrity) to ensure compliance with corporate governance requirements.
Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world.
Created by the integration of long-standing organizations dating back to 1911, AtkinsRéalis is a world-class engineering services and nuclear company dedicated to engineering a better future for our planet and its people.
We are pleased to welcome a pragmatic, business-minded lawyer into a permanent position within the legal team to help our growing business support innovation and to protect and maximize value of our growing portfolio of intellectual property rights.
We are looking for someone who has experience working for a leading private practice law firm and/or who has relevant in-house legal experience in a similar role.
Ability to work as part of a team in a multidisciplinary work environment on a wide range of topics.
Make the most of diverse opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise.

Successful applicants will be notified about AtkinsRéalis' accommodation policies at the time the employment offer is extended, and the information will be shared with new personnel during the onboarding process.

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