Patent Attorney - Electronics & CS for Aerospace IP

ph3Job Description /h3 pAirbus Commercial is looking for a Patent Attorney (d/f/m) to join our Intellectual Property (IP) department based either in Toulouse, France or Ottobrun, Germany. The role involves providing strategic legal and technical advice to protect Airbus innovations and mitigate risk. /p h3Benefits /h3 ul liFinancial rewards: Attractive salary, success and profit sharing schemes, employee savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan on a voluntary basis. /li liWork/Life Balance: Extra days‑off for special occasions, holiday transfer option, staff council with social, cultural and sports activities, and other services. /li liWellbeing/Health: Complementary health insurance coverage (disability, invalidity, death). Site‑specific health services centre, concierge services, gym, carpooling application. /li liIndividual development: Opportunities for upskilling and development with unlimited access to over 10,000 e‑learning courses, certifications, expert career paths, accelerated development programmes, and national and international mobility. /li /ul h3Responsibilities /h3 ul liLead the drafting, filing, and prosecution of patent applications; conduct inventor cross‑examinations and provide expert advice on patentability. /li liUnder the guidance of a Senior Patent Attorney, manage a broad portfolio, ensuring geographical protection and invention prioritization match the competitive landscape. /li liPrepare post‑grant revocation actions and support moderate‑risk IP litigation and pre‑dispute work. /li liSupport the negotiation and drafting of IP‑centric agreements. /li liManage IP predispute matters and claims, collaborating with legal teams on specialized contractual clauses. /li liAct as a focal point for internal functions (Engineering, Procurement, Programs), providing proactive, cost‑effective advice and IP education. /li /ul h3Qualifications /h3 ul liFully qualified European Patent Attorney (EPA). /li liMinimum of five years of professional experience in an IP department (industry or law firm). Experience in an industrial environment or the aerospace industry is highly desirable. /li liNegotiation‑level fluency in English. /li liAbility to practice autonomously under EQE regulations; self‑starter who anticipates problems and proposes creative solutions to complex issues. /li liCapable of working efficiently under pressure and meeting strict internal and external deadlines. /li liExperience in managing outside counsel and leading IP training; proven ability to handle IP matters/projects and build strong relationships with internal teams. /li liHandles daily portfolio decisions with sound technical judgment and escalates critical risks effectively. /li /ul pAdditional information:br/ - Employment Type: Permanentbr/ - Classe Emploi (France): Classe G14br/ - Experience Level: Professionalbr/ - Job Family: Legal /p pAirbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief. Airbus is, and always has been, committed to equal opportunities for all. /p pBy submitting your CV or application you are consenting to Airbus using and storing information about you for monitoring purposes relating to your application or future employment. This information will only be used by Airbus. /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr