Technology & IP Licensing Counsel

The Technion — Israel Institute of Technology is seeking a Technology & IP Licensing Counsel to join its technology transfer office (T3) in Haifa. The Technion is a world leader in engineering and science research, with four Nobel laureates and thousands of patents powering Israel's Innovation Hub.

Key Responsibilities

• Negotiate and draft technology licensing agreements with global corporations for Technion-developed IP
• Manage patent prosecution and portfolio strategy across AI, quantum computing, biotechnology, and materials science
• Structure spin-off company formations from Technion research labs, including equity splits and IP assignment
• Draft and negotiate research collaboration agreements with industry partners and international universities
• Advise on Israel Innovation Authority grant compliance and IP ownership issues under the Innovation Authority Law
• Handle IP due diligence for potential licensees and investors in Technion spin-offs
• Coordinate with the Israeli Patent Office (Reshut HaPatentim) on patent filings and oppositions

• Israel Bar Association membership preferred; patent attorney qualification is an advantage
• 4-8 years of IP, technology transfer, or licensing experience
• Understanding of patent law (Israeli Patent Law 5727-1967), copyright, and trade secrets
• Experience with university technology transfer, R&D agreements, or biotech/tech licensing
• LLB from a recognized university; science or engineering degree is a significant advantage
• Fluent Hebrew and English
• Familiarity with Israel Innovation Authority regulations and academic IP ownership frameworks