Lead II, IP Counsel

Leuven(ASM Belgium N.V.)Full-time2026-10-30 → 2026-11-10

On-site

Core

Manage global intellectual property strategy and portfolio for process and engineering activities, harvesting invention disclosures and aligning protection with business leadership.

Role type

Senior in-house IP Counsel (semiconductor)

Builds

Global IP protection strategy and technology portfolio for semiconductor devices

Domain

Semiconductor industry + Intellectual Property

Required skills

Harvesting invention disclosures, Analyzing IP situations and future developments, Advising on IP aspects of agreements, Operating in multicultural high-tech environments, Conceptualizing reliable IP assets, Communicating complex messages clearly

Preferred skills

Qualification as patent attorney or agent (EP, US, KR, JP), Technical experience in semiconductor industry, In-house or private practice IP experience

Technologies

Patent prosecution tools, IP management systems

Responsibilities

Maintain contact with inventor community and R&D activities, Manage diverse technology portfolio, Determine global IP protection strategy, Provide advice on IP aspects of agreements, Harvest invention disclosures, Collaborate with global IP and licensing teams

Seniority

Mid-Senior, hands-on IC

About asm

ASM is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, nationality, social or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender, gender identify or expression, marital status, pregnancy, political affiliation, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.