Patent Attorney / In-House Patent Counsel | Elektroingenieur (m/w/d)

Job Summary

As a Patent Attorney at HENSOLDT, you will serve as the central point of contact for all patent-related matters, working closely with the Chief Technology Officer, engineering heads, and developers. Your day-to-day responsibilities involve drafting and filing intellectual property applications and managing proceedings before national and European patent and trademark offices. You will conduct patent searches, provide legal opinions, and lead Freedom-to-Operate (FTO) analyses to safeguard innovation. A key part of the role is developing an innovative patent strategy that bridges the gap between R&D and legal departments. This position is highly attractive for professionals seeking to work at the forefront of defense technology, offering the chance to manage international legal positions and steer external law firms within a leading European defense industry player. The role combines technical expertise with strategic legal management in a high-stakes, innovative environment.