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This role provides an opportunity for talented students who are pursuing a degree in Law, Intellectual Property, or a related field to work alongside industry experts in Research and Development. This internship opportunity is designed to give you hands-on experience with cutting-edge technologies, contributing to real projects that impact our customers and the business.This role ensures that innovation and R&D outputs are effectively protected and leveraged to drive business growth. The position requires a unique blend of legal, technical, and commercial expertise to maximize the value of IP assets and align them with technology roadmaps and corporate objectives.\nJob Description\nEssential Responsibilities:\nSupport the development and negotiation of PhD program partnership agreements with global universities, collaborating with cross-functional teams and external stakeholders.\nManage and coordinate onboarding activities and Purchase Request processes for university partners to ensure smooth engagement.\nOrganize and maintain comprehensive document management systems for all agreements and related paperwork.\nReview Invention Disclosures submitted by PhD programs and collaborate with product line teams to ensure inventions are evaluated according to partnership terms.\nAssist in general IP contract reviews under IP Counsel supervision, gaining exposure to IP management in a fast-paced electrification power environment.\nProvide administrative and project support to the IP team as needed.\nQualifications/Requirements:\nThe candidate is currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Law, Intellectual Property, or a related field with an accredited university.\nStrong organizational skills with meticulous attention to detail.\nExcellent written and verbal communication skills\nAbility to handle confidential information with discretion and maintain document accuracy.\nProactive learner willing to engage with complex contractual and IP-related topics.\nDesired Characteristics:\nPrior exposure to contract review, research agreements, or university partnerships is a plus.\nProficient in the English language, both written and verbal. \nFrench language skills are highly desirable\nComfortable working in a dynamic, fast paced, and collaborative team environment.\nStrong interpersonal skills and ability to coordinate with multiple stakeholders.\nAdditional Information\nRelocation Assistance Provided: No","description_format":"text","description_chars":2515,"description_truncated":false,"requirements":{"experience_years_min":null,"management_years_min":null,"team_size_min":null,"manages_managers":false,"education":{"level":"bachelor","optional":false},"security_clearance":false,"languages":[{"language":"French","level":"All levels","optional":true},{"language":"English","level":"All levels","optional":false}]},"benefits":["Relocation assistance"],"hiring_locations":[{"name":"United Kingdom","iso":"GB","kind":"country"}],"hiring_excludes":[],"relocation_offered":true,"industries":["Artificial Intelligence","Industrial Machinery","Wind Energy","Smart Grid"],"lifecycle":[{"event":"open","at":"2026-09-23T08:20:12Z"}],"liveness":{"score":86,"band":"hot","label":"Hiring now","p_open":1,"p_active":0.86,"p_room":1,"age_days":0,"expected_fill_days":18,"reasons":["conf:1","win:early","comp:brand"],"computed_at":"2026-09-23T20:27:15Z"},"pay":null,"html_url":"https://alion.io/job/ge-vernova-intellectual-property-and-contracts-associate","json_url":"https://alion.io/job/ge-vernova-intellectual-property-and-contracts-associate.json","meta":{"generated_at":"2026-09-23T20:27:15Z","cache_seconds":300,"methodology":"https://alion.io/methodology","terms":"https://alion.io/terms","contact":"https://alion.io/contact","api":"https://alion.io/developers"}}