Senior Legal Counsel Corporate Legal IP Law/Patent Litigation

Senior Legal Counsel Corporate Legal IP Law/Patent Litigation

Join to apply for the Senior Legal Counsel Corporate Legal IP Law/Patent Litigation role at Boehringer Ingelheim

In your new role, you will be responsible for protecting and defending our proprietary pharmaceuticals against patent infringements by our competitors. You will provide legal support related to patent disputes of our Group companies’ human pharmaceuticals business and actively defend the market exclusivity of our products.

Join our team and help shape the future of Boehringer Ingelheim!

Tasks & Responsibilities

• You are an expert in enforcing and defending patents and advise the business accordingly
• You develop enforcement strategies for the existing patent portfolio
• You take charge of case‑related management and instruct the network of external lawyers and patent attorneys in court and out‑of‑court patent‑related disputes (including infringement and nullity proceedings)
• You analyze infringement allegations by other patent holders and develop defense strategies

Requirements

• Fully qualified lawyer, preferably with honors in the second state examination. An additional qualification (LL.M. or comparable degree with a focus on IP law) is desirable
• Long‑term relevant professional experience in external law firms or in a comparable in‑house position as a corporate counsel
• Experience in steering, coordinating, and managing patent litigation
• Initial experience in the pharmaceutical industry
• Strong strategic understanding and the ability to quickly grasp and clearly present legally and technically complex matters
• High level of teamwork and excellent communication skills in English

Contact

Ready to contact us? If you have any questions about the job posting or process – please contact our HR Direct Team, Tel: +49 (0) 6132 77‑3330 or via mail: ‑ingelheim.com

Recruitment Process

Step 1: Online application – The job posting is presumably online until November 27th, 2025. We reserve the right to take the posting offline beforehand. Applications up to November 13th, 2025 are guaranteed to be considered.

Step 2: Virtual meeting mid to end of November

Step 3: On‑site interviews end of November to beginning of December

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Legal

Industries

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

About Boehringer Ingelheim

With us, you can develop your own path in a company with a culture that knows our differences are our strengths – and break new ground in the drive to make millions of lives better. Here, your development is our priority. Supporting you to build a career as part of a workplace that is independent, authentic and bold, while tackling challenging work in a respectful and friendly environment where everyone is valued and welcomed. Alongside, you have access to programs and groups that ensure your health and wellbeing are looked after – as we make major investments to drive global accessibility to healthcare. By being part of a team that is constantly innovating, you’ll be helping to transform lives for generations. Want to learn more? Visit

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