Senior Counsel

At Lummus Technology, innovation thrives, and excellence is a shared pursuit. When you join Lummus, you are empowered to make an impact and be part of a dynamic team that celebrates creativity, encourages professional development, and fosters collaboration. 

From our technology portfolio to our global workforce, Lummus is growing at a rapid pace, and we hope that you will grow with us during this exciting time.
 

 

The company is actively engaged in joint development, commercial collaborations (involving in-licensing of technology), and strategic acquisition of technologies. Due to continued growth and strategic expansion, the company has an immediate opening in its Brno office for a talented and motivated lawyer with 8+ years of experience in this space. The successful candidate will have experience in drafting and negotiating joint development agreements, specialized technology licenses, asset purchase agreement (and/or other M&A agreements). This is a unique opportunity for a law firm associate to transition in-house or for an in-house attorney to take on a more strategic role in a company.

 

Reporting to, and frequent interaction with, management based in the United States, this role offers a unique opportunity for personal and professional development, including through work on complex and high-impact transactions and strategic partnerships that will shape the growth of this dynamic, global technology company.  You will engage in meaningful work with real-world impact, be exposed to cutting-edge technologies, work in an intellectually stimulating environment, and interface with business leaders in Europe, the US, the Middle East, and in Asia. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Draft and negotiate joint development agreements, commercial cooperation agreements, and other strategic technology transactions

• Draft and negotiate asset purchase agreements and other types of M&A agreements, as needed

• As needed, review and advise on investment-related agreements, including stock purchase, voting, and investor rights agreements of investment targets

• Provide reliable legal leadership to a business team focused on joint development, commercial cooperation, and M&A activities

• Lead the development of frameworks for intellectual property (IP) ownership, IP grants, risk mitigation, and governance to support strategic transactions

• Conduct legal due diligence, with a focus on IP and commercial risk, for strategic transactions

• As needed, collaborate with and manage external counsel while ensuring cost-effective legal support

• Develop a deep understanding of the company’s technologies, relevant agreements regarding the same, and strategic goals for technology development/expansion

Requirements/Preferences

• Law degree from an accredited law school

• 8+ years of relevant legal experience, preferably in fields of technology licensing and IP transactions

• Strong understanding of IP law and its application in commercial contexts

• Experience working with IP transactions in the M&A field

• Fluent English-language skills (all work product and negotiations will be in English)

• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills

• Proactive and detail-focused professional capable of working independently in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with shifting priorities and competing demands

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and standard corporate software tools

 

Lummus Technology is the global leader in developing technology solutions that make modern life possible and focus on a more sustainable, low carbon future. We license process technologies in clean fuels, renewables, petrochemicals, polymers, gas processing and supply lifecycle services, catalysts, proprietary equipment and digitalization to customers worldwide.