Associate Corporate Counsel, Trademarks

Job Description:
As an attorney on our IP team, you’ll be the trademark leader for multiple brand portfolios in our consumer retail space. You will interact directly with teams to provide thoughtful and strategic advice on brands, trademarks, copyrights and domain names. Responsibilities include management of clearance, prosecution, maintenance and enforcement of growing US and foreign trademark portfolios, client counseling, developing and implementing intellectual property protection policies, and educating and coaching the business on intellectual property matters.
This position will be an attorney in a dynamic team of IP professionals responsible for trademark, copyright and domain issues globally. Compensation based on experience and includes equity compensation.

Basic Qualifications:
• At least 3 years of relevant experience with trademark and copyright issues, especially those relevant to fashion and design (in-house experience a plus)
• A J.D. degree and membership in good standing in at least one state bar

Preferred Qualifications:
• Ability to be responsible for all trademark and copyright-related activities for multiple business segments, including training, branding, risk assessment, prosecution, maintenance and enforcement, in a fast-paced, frugal environment
• Experience managing a trademark portfolio, consisting of domestic and foreign marks
• Experience leading investigations and negotiations to resolve third-party trademark disputes
• Ability to understand and resolve complex legal and business issues
• Ability to effectively translate IP issues to members of the creative, technology, business, management and legal teams
• Creativity, attention to detail, commitment to customer service, and excellent communication skills
• A sense of humor and a passion for trademark law