Senior Legal Counsel (d/f/m) - Legal Affairs Intellectual Property

YOUR CHANCE  - Shaping the Future of Aerospace as Senior Legal Counsel (d/f/m) for Intellectual Property  Locations : Hamburg, alternatively Toulouse, or Munich (what works best for you?) Work Models : Full-Time, Part-Time, or Job Sharing options available At Airbus, we don’t just build aircraft – we pioneer sustainable, cutting-edge aviation for a connected world. To power this mission, our Legal Affairs - Intellectual Property (LLI) team is seeking a visionary, commercially minded Senior Legal Counsel (d/f/m) for this key position. In this role, you won't just advise; you will shape the legal and strategic landscape for next-generation technology. Joining a high-performing, international team of legal experts across Toulouse, Hamburg, and Bristol, you will serve as a trusted strategic and operational  partner across high-stakes commercial deals, AI governance, IP disputes, and global corporate partnerships. WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU Flexibility & Work-Life Balance : Customized working time models (including part-time, job sharing, and individual sabbaticals) to suit your life stage. Attractive Compensation : High-tier base salary, performance-related payments, 30 days paid vacation, plus extra time off for personal occasions. Exclusive Perks : Employer-funded pension schemes, employee stock purchase plans, discounted car leasing, and public transport subsidies. Modern Sites & Amenities : Choose between preferably Hamburg (our vibrant civil aircraft hub right on the Elbe river), but Toulouse, or Munich could be an option. Enjoy on-site cafeterias, health care centers, and close-by childcare facilities. Global Career Horizons : Continuous upskilling programs and unparalleled group-wide development prospects across an open, inclusive culture featuring over 140 nationalities. HOW YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE TO THE TEAM As a Senior Legal Counsel (d/f/m), you will be at the forefront of protecting and leveraging Airbus’s most valuable intangible assets across their full lifecycle: Strategic & Operational IP & IT Guidance : Act as a key advisor to senior stakeholders across Technology, Engineering, Digital Transformation, and Procurement. High-Stakes Dealmaking : Lead negotiations for complex R&D agreements, software licensing/cloud infrastructure (SaaS, PaaS, IaaS), and strategic corporate partnerships. M&A & Portfolio Strategy : Structure IP transactions, M&A activities, and safeguard our global trademark, copyright, and trade secret portfolios. Pioneering AI Governance : Provide forward-looking legal direction on Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), regulatory trends, and antitrust compliance. Litigation & Risk Management : Direct complex IP disputes in close collaboration with our Litigation team to deliver business-focused outcomes. External Counsel & Internal Mentorship : Manage top-tier external counsel and empower internal teams through standardized legal frameworks and IP awareness sessions across international Multi-Functional Teams (MFTs). If you fulfill all requirements you can expect a yearly gross salary between 107.000 and 129.000€. YOUR BOARDING PASS Legal Excellence : Fully qualified lawyer under German or French law with a strong background in IP/IT law. Proven Track Record: Longstanding professional experience within top-tier international law firms or global industrial enterprises (aerospace or high-tech background is beneficial). Dealmaker & Strategist : Deep expertise in negotiating complex tech transactions, cloud contracts, IP litigation, and M&A support with a pragmatic, solution- and business-oriented mindset. Leadership & Proactive Problem Solver : Strong stakeholder management, negotiation, and cross-functional leadership skills and the ability  to anticipate complex issues and thrive under pressure. Master Communicator & Diplomat : Strong communication and diplomatic skills with an authentic approach to collaborating on eye-level across all hierarchy levels. Team