Hybrid Counsel, Intellectual Property – Innovation

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About the role

  • Serve as lead intellectual property legal partner to all VF brands on all things innovation
  • Work with the Associate General Counsel, Product, Marketing and IP to manage VF’s innovation development and enforcement strategy
  • Build strong partnerships with brand teams and Legal Department colleagues to understand business objectives
  • Review and analyze patent disclosures to determine viability
  • Prepare cease and desist letters alongside senior members of the team
  • Provide IP legal support for corporate restructuring projects, international tax initiatives, and mergers & acquisitions
  • Develop and deliver training for product and marketing teams on IP principles
  • Participate in special projects related to IP management

Requirements

  • 5+ years as an attorney at reputable law firms or in-house
  • Juris Doctor from an ABA-accredited law school
  • Experience with global patent portfolios (design and utility)
  • Admitted to practice law and in good standing in at least one state/jurisdiction
  • Conduct freedom to operate and infringement assessments
  • Strong leadership skills; ability to lead, influence, and advise at all levels
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Willingness to travel by air and overnight, up to 20% of the time

Benefits

  • Additional compensation awards that may include an annual incentive plan, sales incentive, or commission potential
  • Detailed information on benefits will be provided during the hiring process

Job title

Counsel, Intellectual Property – Innovation

Job type

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

$159,840 - $199,800 per year

Degree requirement

Professional Certificate

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