Legal and Data Protection Manager providing legal and compliance support at Merseyrail's Finance & Transformation function. Ensuring governance and effective risk management across the business.
About the role
- Director, IP & Litigation Attorney ensuring execution of global IP strategies at TransUnion. Managing IP portfolios and collaborating across teams in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities
- Advise on the development and execution of global IP strategies—including patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets—to align with corporate goals.
- Prepare, file, prosecute, and maintain IP applications in key regions, coordinating with local counsel as needed.
- Conduct IP diligence in partnerships, joint ventures, M&A, and licensing to evaluate risks and opportunities.
- Draft and negotiate IP-related agreements: licenses, NDAs, technology transfers, joint development deals, etc.
- Monitor global filings and enforce IP rights—oversee infringement analyses, cease-and-desist letters, and dispute resolution.
- Manage litigation, administrative proceedings (e.g., USPTO, EPO, TTAB/PTAB), and enforcement actions.
- Manage a portfolio of commercial litigation and disputes related to our customer (B2B) businesses.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with other functional areas such as product, engineering, marketing, and operations to identify and protect new IP.
- Provide internal training on IP best practices, risk mitigation, and compliance.
- Stay current on global IP law developments and fintech-specific regulations to inform strategy and compliance.
- Advise on legal matters related to global real estate transactions, including lease negotiations, property acquisitions, compliance with local regulations, and coordination with external counsel.
Requirements
- Minimum 5+ years as an IP attorney, preferably with fintech or financial services experience.
- Strong technical literacy—ideally with a background or comfort in software, blockchain, data systems, or fintech innovations.
- Proven expertise in patent prosecution, trademark filings, and IP portfolio management.
- Solid experience drafting and negotiating complex IP agreements.
- Demonstrated litigation and dispute-resolution capabilities, including USPTO proceedings and/or federal court.
- Exceptional analytical skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent legal writing and communication—able to simplify complex IP concepts for non-legal stakeholders.
- Strategic thinking and business acumen to align IP initiatives with product and market goals.
- Ability to work independently and within a matrixed, international, fast-paced environment with tight deadlines.
- Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school; active license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
Benefits
- flexible benefits including flexible time off for exempt associates
- paid time off for non-exempt associates
- up to 12 paid holidays per year
- health benefits (including medical, dental, and vision plan options and health spending accounts)
- mental health support
- disability benefits
- up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave
- adoption assistance
- fertility planning coverage
- legal benefits
- long-term care insurance
- commuter benefits
- tuition reimbursement
- charity gift matching
- employee stock purchase plan
- 401(k) retirement savings with employer match
- access to TransUnion’s Employee Resource Groups
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