Overview
This role involves serving as a trusted legal advisor specializing in intellectual property (IP) matters. The position requires independent ownership and critical thinking to address various IP-related issues, working closely with senior legal leadership and cross-functional business teams.
Responsibilities
- Provide legal advice on IP matters to executives and senior business leaders, including proactive issue-spotting, risk assessment, and problem-solving.
- Manage and provide strategic guidance on the organization’s global IP portfolio across multiple verticals.
- Facilitate trademark clearance searches and offer legal guidance to relevant business units.
- Collaborate internally and externally on anti-counterfeiting and IP enforcement matters; review and evaluate enforcement cases and advise on strategy.
- Manage third-party IP disputes, including litigation.
- Support licensing management for the College business segment, including IP-related legal guidance, brand protection coordination, and license agreement negotiation.
- Provide legal support on IP issues related to mergers and acquisitions.
- Offer strategic guidance on domain name portfolio management and domain name disputes.
- Negotiate and structure trademark license agreements and other contracts.
- Interpret and advise on rights and obligations under existing agreements.
- Collaborate with the broader legal team and oversee outside counsel as needed.
Requirements
- Juris Doctor (JD) from an ABA-accredited law school.
- Licensed to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
- 8-12 years of intellectual property legal experience, including both law firm and in-house roles.
- Litigation and patent experience are a plus but not required.
- Strong work ethic and ability to take ownership of projects independently.
- Flexibility and willingness to assume a wide variety of responsibilities.
- Excellent organizational, communication, and analytical skills.
- High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Ability to produce high-quality work in a timely manner.
- Strong interpersonal skills and confidence.
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
- Creative problem-solving skills and ability to develop alternative approaches to complex issues.
- Strong sense of integrity.
Compensation & Benefits
- Salary range: $170,000 to $220,000 per year, commensurate with qualifications, experience, and location.
- Comprehensive benefits including health, financial, legal, and professional development support.
- Wellness programs featuring fitness and weight management partnerships.
- Paid maternity and paternity leave.
- Infertility treatment coverage.
- Flexible time off policies.
- Competitive 401(k) retirement plan.
Location
Not specified.
Candidates who do not meet every requirement but are excited about the role and confident in their ability to contribute are encouraged to apply.