Sr. Corporate Counsel, IP Enforcement

Overview

A leading entertainment organization is seeking a Senior Corporate Counsel specializing in Intellectual Property (IP) Enforcement. This role is part of the legal department and focuses on driving IP enforcement efforts, including anticounterfeiting activities, in a global context. The position requires collaboration with internal teams, outside counsel, vendors, and external partners to protect and enforce the organization's IP rights.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal counsel on IP enforcement matters, including proactive protection strategies, with a strong understanding of the brand, products, business objectives, and stakeholder needs.
• Develop and implement IP enforcement program goals with short-, medium-, and long-term planning, including annual strategy reviews.
• Execute IP enforcement and anticounterfeiting initiatives in cooperation with internal teams and external partners.
• Identify and foster collaborative enforcement partnerships with stakeholders, platforms, and relevant entities.
• Conduct prompt and accurate verification and legal assessment of questioned products and content; document infringing products for evidentiary purposes.
• Nominate enforcement targets and develop case strategies to achieve positive legal and litigation outcomes, managing outside counsel and resources efficiently.
• Develop tools and processes to scale the IP enforcement program and improve operational and cost efficiency.
• Refine data collection and anti-counterfeiting program performance metrics; prepare and present regular reports to stakeholders.
• Provide training and guidance on IP enforcement and counterfeit detection to stakeholders, vendors, and enforcement team members.
• Oversee enforcement vendor performance and manage vendor contract review and negotiation.
• Draft legal templates, letters, agreements, training materials, and policy language related to IP enforcement.
• Stay informed on legal and policy developments, anticounterfeiting measures, and consumer behavior trends.
• Perform other legal management and support tasks related to the IP enforcement program as needed.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school or equivalent legal education.
• 8-10 years of legal practice focusing on IP enforcement and litigation.
• Active bar license in good standing in Washington state or another jurisdiction; if not admitted in Washington, must register with the Washington State Bar upon hire.
• Strong knowledge and experience advising on U.S. IP law, particularly copyright and trademarks.
• Exceptional commitment to confidentiality and discretion.
• Strategic analytical skills with the ability to translate detailed analysis into practical advice.
• Proven experience managing projects and initiatives involving multiple stakeholders.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, capable of effectively advising legal and non-legal audiences across international business cultures.
• Willingness and ability to learn about the brand and engage in domestic or international business travel as required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with licensing transactions and IP law in non-U.S. jurisdictions.
• Professional experience or knowledge in entertainment, gaming, law enforcement, or consumer products licensing.
• Business or legal fluency in Japanese, Spanish, or other languages.
• Familiarity with the brand is a plus but not required at the time of hire.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary range: $141,000 to $254,000 per year, with new hires generally starting between $141,000 and $187,000. Final salary depends on qualifications and experience.
• Competitive cash-based compensation.
• 100% employer-paid healthcare premiums.
• Generous paid family leave.
• Employer-paid life insurance.
• Employer-paid long and short-term income protection insurance.
• Retirement benefits: 401(k) employer matching for U.S. employees; pension employer contributions for UK, Ireland, and Mexico employees.
• Fitness reimbursement and commuter benefits.
• Access to professional development resources.
• Comprehensive relocation package for certain roles.
• Hybrid work environment.

Location & Eligibility

• Candidates must have the right to work in the United Kingdom or Republic of Ireland for roles based there; visa sponsorship may be available in some cases.
• The role requires bar admission in Washington state or registration with the Washington State Bar upon hire.

Additional Information

This role is exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) for U.S. employees and does not include people management responsibilities. The position involves occasional duties outside normal responsibilities as needed. Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants participating in the hiring process.