Original Equipment Solutions (OESL) is emerging as a stand-alone global leader in the automotive sector, with over 17,000 employees and €2 billion in annual sales. Operating in 15 countries across 35 locations, including technology centers, OESL will build on Continental’s rich legacy to deliver high-quality parts to major OEMs and commercial vehicle customers worldwide. **Why Join OESL ?** + **Greater Impact: Take part in shaping the future of a dynamic organization, with the opportunity to bring ideas to life and reap significant professional rewards.** + **Growth and Innovation:** Work in a fast-moving, environment that encourages innovation and offers opportunities for continuous growth and expanding your skill set. + **Creative Space:** Experience the entrepreneurial spirit of a start-up culture within a global organization, enjoying both the creative freedom and the responsibility needed to thrive in modern working environments. + **Tight-Knit Team:** Join a highly collaborative team where individuals have the power to shape their work, make meaningful contributions, and drive collective success. + Independent administrative management of the national and international IP portfolio (patents, utility models, designs, and trademarks) + Supporting the internal patent coordinator + Maintaining and managing intellectual property files in IP management software + Corresponding with external patent law firms and, if applicable, authorities + Supporting the determination of inventor remuneration + Preparation of reports and overviews for management + Respects the confidentiality of information he/she has access to inside the OESL + Respects Internal Regulations and company's procedures and fosters execution discipline of such Applications from severely handicapped people are welcome. + Completed training as a patent attorney assistant or comparable qualification in the field of IP management + Several years of professional experience in a comparable position, ideally in an industrial company + Confident use of IP management software (e.g., Genese, PatOrg, DIAMS, IP Now, or similar) + Project & process experience + Business-driven problem-solving skills + Independent, structured, and reliable working style + Exposure to international work content in previous roles + Intercultural competence + Teamwork and strong communication skills + Intellectual property administration knowledge + German and English skills with emphasis on IP terminology + Ability to manage multiple complex tasks simultaneously + MS Office skills **What we offer:** + **Hybrid schedule** – Work-life balance is important, so we offer a flexible schedule with mobile and flexible working models, sabbaticals or cross-border work + **Corporate Benefits** – We collaborate with different vendors, and we receive discounts for various products - like restaurants, fitness programs etc. + **System for Rewarding Improvement Ideas –** We have an internal improvement program (Continental Idea Management) that allows you to come up with ideas and to be honored with an attractive bonus (according to your improvement idea) + **Professional development** - Many opportunities to develop yourself within the company + **Competitive Compensation in line with your personal contribution & company performance** Sounds interesting for you? Click here to find out more. (https://www.continental.com/en/career/working-at-continental/benefits/) **Our Commitment** + Influence: We offer opportunities to have a greater impact and reap more rewards professionally + Initiative: We encourage our people to grow, take on greater responsibilities, be innovative, and gain new capabilities + New Work: We value the flexibility and agility that makes modern working possible and makes a customer-centric company successful + One team: We believe in a culture of belonging to a tight team of individuals who can drive success together + **These aspects influence the selection process in building our new team of pioneers. We are an exclusive unit to belong to and look forward to meeting you!** Ready to drive with Continental? Take the first step and fill in the online application.