IQM is a global leader in designing, building, and selling superconducting quantum computers. IQM provides both on-premises full-stack quantum computers and a cloud platform to access its computers anywhere in the world. IQM customers include the leading high-performance computing centres, research labs, universities and enterprises which have full access to IQM's software and hardware.  IQM has over 300 employees with offices in Finland, Germany, France, Spain, Poland, Singapore and the US. 

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Our Legal team is looking for a Legal Counsel, IP to play a key role in enabling the development of breakthrough technology that has the potential to change the world. This position focuses on shaping, protecting, and commercializing the company’s intellectual property through high-quality legal advice and practical contract solutions. The role provides direct value to Product, Technology, and IP teams by ensuring clarity, consistency, and robustness in how IP assets are developed, used, and shared with partners. This requires close collaboration with internal stakeholders and external advisors, as well as a deep interest in understanding complex technology and its long-term impact.

The role is based either in Espoo, Finland, or Munich, Germany, and is well suited for a legal professional who enjoys taking ownership, working hands-on with technology-driven teams, and contributing to a mission with global significance.

What will I be doing?

• Draft, review, and negotiate IP-related agreements, including license, assignment, collaboration, and R&D contracts

• Advise on IP commercial structures and IP compliance to support business and technology strategy

• Act as a key liaison between IP, Product, and Technology teams, as well as external legal advisors, to maintain a clear and integrated view of the company’s IP assets

• Oversee, develop, and maintain contract templates to ensure consistency, compliance, and commercial practicality across the business

• Develop internal guidelines, best practices, and processes for contract review and approval

• Proactively support or lead multiple projects, managing stakeholders and aligning legal outcomes with company objectives
  

What skills do I need?

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in IP, technology, or commercial law

• Proven experience drafting and negotiating IP-related agreements, including license, assignment, collaboration, and R&D contracts

• Strong ability to advise on IP commercial structures and IP compliance

• Master’s degree in Law (LL.M. or equivalent) and qualification to practice law in Finland or Germany

• Ability to express legal advice clearly and concisely in English; Finnish or German language skills are a plus

• Detail-oriented, context-driven drafting skills with a strong sense of commercial practicality

• Strong stakeholder management skills and the ability to work effectively across functions

• A collaborative mindset with a proactive and accountable approach, taking pride in delivering outcomes that serve the company’s best interests

• Rational and structured thinking with the ability to adapt advice as new information emerges

• Deep curiosity and willingness to understand our technology, products, industry, and their long-term development and use cases

What can I expect from IQM?

• An opportunity to work with a passionate and diverse team on an important mission

• A unique opportunity to make a real impact on the future of quantum

• Growth and progress in a creative and open start-up environment

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