Global IP - Legal Director

Overview

Leading global professional services consultancy seeks Legal Director to lead on IP strategy across the global business as part of their highly skilled in-house legal team.

This is a newly created position to join a supportive and dynamic team, in a strategic role to be the IP legal lead on trademarks, patents and all IP related matters. It will be to engage at Partner level, across jurisdictions, to influence strategy and approach to protect and promote IP developed by the business, in addition to substantive legal advisory work and negotiations.

Responsibilities

• Advise on UK, EU and international IP matters, including patents, copyrights, trademarks, and trade secrets, and perform due diligence for IP transactions and M&A activities.
• Coordinate and protect the trademark portfolio and refine the patent strategy across the business and member firms.
• Analyse infringement risk and provide horizon scanning for new developments and potential compliance obligations.
• Work with external counsel and collaborate with colleagues in the global team and across the international offices.
• Engage with senior stakeholders to influence strategy and approach at board and partner level.

Qualifications

• Over 15 years' PQE with proven experience as an IP lawyer, including global IP strategy and implementation, complex IP matters, and managing IP portfolios across jurisdictions.
• Experience at a top-tier City law firm and/or in-house.
• Experience with emerging technologies including AI.

Requirements/Attributes

• Seasoned IP strategy leader with gravitas, business acumen, and ability to improve processes across the business.
• Calm, proactive, versatile, efficient, credible, and persuasive with the ability to prioritise and adapt in a fast-paced environment.
• Hybrid working; flexible and collaborative mindset.

What we offer

Excellent salary and benefits package; hybrid working.

Application notes

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