Legal Counsel - Intellectual Property & Transactions

Job description

Reports to Associate General Counsel/Director of Transactions and Litigation but works with all lawyers in the Legal Department. This team member will provide strategic intellectual property portfolio management of the Company’s trademarks, working with the marketing, merchandising and professional sales teams to develop and implement protection strategy of corporate and brand marks and overseeing and coordinating with outside counsel to execute on that strategy. This team member also will provide legal review, drafting, analysis, editing and negotiation as required of all vendor and merchandising contracts, work in conjunction with the business teams seeking contract engagement with vendors and suppliers, and assess and advise on risk and steps to mitigate exposure while achieving the Company’s business objectives. This team member will manage numerous matters simultaneously in a deadline-driven retail environment. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: · Oversee management of the Company’s international intellectual property portfolio, including: · Work with business stakeholders and outside counsel to develop and execute a comprehensive strategy for maintenance, renewal and protection of Comp...