IP Business Advisor

EuroCham Vietnam

is looking for an
Intellectual Property (IP) Business Advisor

based in either
Ho Chi Minh City.

EuroCham Vietnam has been implementing an initiative of the European Commission called the
South-East Asia IP SME Helpdesk
(SEA HD). The SEA HD supports
European SMEs / intermediary organisations

to both protect and enforce their intellectual property (IP) rights in or relating to
South-East Asia

through the
provision of free information and services

.

Read the JD with full details here:

MAIN DUTIES

1. Manage the SEA HD enquiry helpline and provide first line, expert advisory services
   to European SMEs or intermediary organizations on IP protection and enforcement in SEA; and
   Draft case studies
   for the European Commission and
   manage the network of External IP Experts in Europe and SEA.
2. Deliver regular IP trainings in Vietnam and in other priority markets across SEA
   plus ensure the quality of trainings delivered by External IP Experts.
3. Represent the SEA HD at trade fairs, matchamking events
   to provide first-line advice and assistance on IP matters to European SMEs and intermediary organizations.
4. Monitor relevant IP developments affecting SMEs
   (including legislation and case law) in SEA and
   draft high-level reports
   for the European Commission.
5. Produce or support producing state-of-the-art IP-related publications and ensure quality plus proofreading of all IP-related content
   of the SEA HD.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education & Training Background:

Master degree or equivalent in Law, Business Administration or a related field is required;
specialization in IP is preferred

.

Work Experience:

• At least 5 years of practical working experience related to IP

;
- Extensive knowledge and proven understanding of legal systems, especially regarding
IP protection and enforcement in South-East Asia

;
- High level of experience of monitoring and evaluating legal developments, quality assurance, people management and partnership;
- Experience in
producing training materials

(onsite and online seminars, workshops, awareness raising activities)
and publications

would be a significant plus;
- Experience in
dealing with multinational stakeholders

(from all levels of importance)
and experts

based in different countries is required, experience and knowledge of South-East Asian cultures is preferred.

Required Experience:

• A track record of successfully working with European corporate and institutional stakeholders is preferred. Knowledge about EU laws is an asset.
• Confident in presenting complex topics

as well as handling confidential one-to-one IP consultations.
- Ability to establish meaningful working relationships and
excellent networking skills

.

Core Competencies:

• High standards of
  integrity

,
professionalism

and personal
discipline

;
- Strong communication skills

and the ability to
deliver training and high-level advisory services

;
- Willingness to travel both domestically and internationally. Excellent report writing and data analysis skills

;
- Proven
legal drafting skills

;
- Proactive

,
responsive

,
committed

,
accountable

, client- and target-oriented.

Languages:

Full proficiency in English (C2 equivalent, working language) is required

, proficiency in other EU languages is an asset.

Software and Package Skills:

Excellent computer skills with
Microsoft Office Tools

(Word, Excel, and PowerPoint). Skills with
software and databases

are preferred.

If you are interested in this job opportunity, please send the followings to

• Your
  CV
  under Europass format with a cover letter;
• Your references (if any);
• Your Gross salary expectation.

NB: Due to the high number of expected applications, only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.