Senior Counsel, Trademark & IP

Overview

The organization is seeking a Senior Counsel, Trademark & Intellectual Property attorney to protect and expand its global brand portfolio. Reporting directly to the Director of Intellectual Property, this role will lead day-to-day legal support for trademark strategy, clearance, prosecution, enforcement, and brand collaborations. The Senior Counsel will also provide legal support related to contracts, employment, litigation, and general corporate matters where trademark and IP issues arise.

This position requires a practical, business-minded attorney who can balance risk and brand objectives in a fast-paced, high-growth environment. The role involves building scalable processes, training, and playbooks to empower teams to move efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and grow the global trademark portfolio, including prosecution, maintenance, and enforcement across key jurisdictions.
• Provide clearance counseling for new products, campaigns, and collaborations; collaborate with Creative, Marketing, Product, and Digital teams to enable timely, business-focused decisions.
• Manage trademark prosecution strategy, oversee filings, office actions, renewals, and global portfolio hygiene; develop clear intake and prioritization processes.
• Lead enforcement strategy for infringement matters, including demand letters, negotiation, settlement strategy, escalation decisions, and coordination with litigation counsel as needed.
• Support the global Brand Protection team with enforcement efforts related to anti-counterfeiting, infringing product listings, domain disputes, and enforcement across online marketplaces, websites, and social media platforms.
• Advise on trademark and IP issues embedded in commercial agreements such as influencer/talent, sponsorships, collaborations, licensing, co-branding, and vendor contracts.
• Provide trademark and IP guidance to product and creative teams for packaging, labeling, content, and asset usage, including appropriate notices and brand standards.
• Manage outside counsel budgets and performance; select and supervise vendors to drive cost-effective outcomes.
• Track and report portfolio and enforcement metrics; provide clear executive updates on risk, strategy, and outcomes.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of relevant trademark experience, including a mix of law firm and/or in-house roles strongly preferred.
• Experience in trademark clearance, prosecution, and portfolio management (U.S. and international), as well as trademark enforcement including TTAB opposition and cancellation proceedings.
• Proven ability to deliver practical, business-oriented counsel in a fast-moving environment with strong judgment balancing risk and brand priorities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; strong project and stakeholder management across functions.
• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from a top law school and active bar membership in at least one U.S. jurisdiction (California preferred).
• Experience supporting trademark and IP issues in fashion, apparel, and luxury goods industries is preferred.
• Demonstrated track record of building scalable processes such as intake systems, playbooks, and trainings that improve speed and consistency.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary range: $235,000 to $285,000 per year. Actual salary will vary based on factors including location, experience, and performance.
• Possibility of base salary outside the stated range in certain cases.
• Total rewards package may include performance bonuses, long-term incentives, paid time off, and other progressive benefits.

Location

• This position requires active bar membership in at least one U.S. jurisdiction; California bar membership is preferred.

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