- Professional
- Escritório em Atlanta
The Role
Under the guidance of a Vice President –Associate General Counsel or Head of Legal, provides legal counsel, support and representation for intellectual property and brand related matters. May perform complex legal assignments in area of specialization, specifically in the areas of trademark and copyright matters.
Your Day-to-Day
- Review, manage, supervise and advise the Company on intellectual property, marketing, promotions and advertising matters.
- Manage and oversee domestic trademark and copyright infringement disputes, TTAB opposition, and cancellation proceedings and supervise international prosecution and enforcement work in close coordination with local counsel globally.
- Oversee global trademark search and clearance projects; assist with IP licensing and acquisitions, advertising review, and other counseling and transactional matters.
- Draft and negotiate complex agreements, including music, talent, influencer, agency, endorsement, contest, sweepstakes, and other marketing and promotion agreements and advise clients on sophisticated trademark and copyright issues. Draft, negotiate and review/modify legal documents to meet Company standards/objectives.
- Manage and oversee local counsel on trademark prosecution and enforcement matters and utilize outside counsel and other external resources as appropriate to ensure the Company is represented in a cost efficient and effective manner.
- Develop strategic direction and alternatives on legal matters. Provide status reports on pending legal matters, advice in course of action for department/BU legal issues, and identify, review and maintain internal files and documents.
- Counsel department or BU management on relevant legal issues. Develop and maintain a good working relationship in all client areas. Assist management in evaluating the legal impact of various corporate or department strategies, determining alternatives based on business and legal considerations and the relevant environment.
- Represent and support department or BU management in dealings with external parties.
- Coordinate and work with other areas of the Legal Department and BRR on related matters to ensure efficient resolution of issues.
- Train and educate employees on germane legal matters as preventive legal measures. Manage and work with outside counsel and counsel for outside parties as appropriate to ensure Company is represented effectively and efficiently.
What We Need from You
- Bachelor’s Degree and a Juris Doctor Degree. Member of the Georgia State Bar in good standing
- JD from an accredited US law school
- 5-7 years practicing trademark and copyright law, with an emphasis on international trademark prosecution and enforcement
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience with intellectual property matter management software (CPI is a plus)
- Demonstrated analytical, research, and presentation skills, with ability to speak extemporaneously.
- Demonstrated ability to draft a variety of legal documents.
- Demonstrated project management experience in organizing, planning and executing large-scale projects from conception through implementation.
- Demonstrated experience in leading, advising and developing people.
- Demonstrated effective verbal and written communication skills for the purpose of providing information to clients, outside counsel, vendors and other third parties, senior management and staff
Location Atlanta, GA. Our hybrid work structure is an expectation of three (3) days a week in office. This expectation may be adjusted to evolve with the changing needs of the business.
The salary range for this role is $138,942 to $185,000. This role is also eligible for bonus pay (as applicable). We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, 401K, and other benefits to employees.
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About Company
Who we are
At IHG Hotels & Resorts, we work together to deliver True Hospitality for Good on a global scale. With corporate offices and over 6,000 hotel destinations worldwide, a career at IHG is the perfect way to broaden your horizons. You’ll experience our unique culture and brilliant colleagues who will support and inspire you. With a host of corporate opportunities to choose from, wherever you are on your career journey, and whatever you want to achieve there’s Room for You at IHG.
Over recent years, we’ve transformed our company. We have bold ambitions to drive performance and maintain our relentless focus on growth in order to be the hotel company of choice that guests & owners love.
We are a hospitality business at our core and value connections and being together helps us foster a unique sense of belonging that also supports productivity. That’s why here at IHG, we give our colleagues flexibility and balance – working in a hybrid way, blending office and remote working collectively. We recognise that every role is different, that’s why leaders work with teams to determine how and when they collaborate.
We provide a wide range of benefits designed to help you live your best work life. These include impressive room discounts across our many properties, recharge days and volunteering days throughout the year. Through our myWellbeing framework, we are committed to supporting wellbeing in your health, lifestyle, and workplace. We offer a unique and inclusive culture, where there is always Room for You to belong, grow and make a difference.
Our mission is to welcome everyone and create inclusive teams where we celebrate difference and encourage colleagues to bring their whole selves to work. IHG Hotels & Resorts provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other category protected by applicable laws. We promote a culture of trust, support, and acceptance. Always welcoming different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.
