Senior Intellectual Property Counsel - Careers at Robert Half
Robert Half
Senior Intellectual Property Counsel - Careers at Robert Half
Job Description
About the Role
Join an esteemed international luxury goods retailer as their new Senior Intellectual Property Counsel in the heart of New York City. Reporting to the US Head of Intellectual Property, this pivotal in-house counsel position within the US Legal Department offers a unique opportunity to shape IP strategies for a globally recognized brand. You will manage high-stakes trademark disputes, lead prosecution efforts, and spearhead the Legal Anti-Diversion team to protect the company's prestigious portfolio. Ideal for seasoned IP attorneys with 7+ years of experience, this role combines strategic leadership, hands-on legal work, and team management in a fast-paced luxury retail environment. With a competitive salary of $135,000-$185,000 plus 15% bonus, enjoy the prestige of safeguarding iconic trademarks while advancing your career at Robert Half's esteemed client.
Key Responsibilities
Your role will span two critical pillars: Intellectual Property Management and Anti-Diversion Leadership.
Intellectual Property Duties
- Draft and review cease and desist letters, opposition notices, and cancellation petitions for USPTO proceedings.
- Negotiate, draft, and revise settlement agreements for US and international trademark disputes.
- Collaborate with global IP teams to create unified strategies and implement them domestically.
- Manage relationships with outside counsel for TTAB proceedings and infringement litigations.
- Prosecute trademarks: assist in clearance searches, respond to office actions, and handle renewals.
- Advise on copyrights, patents, domain names, trade secrets, and support commercial contract negotiations.
- Supervise the senior paralegal, assigning priorities and responsibilities.
Anti-Diversion Leadership
- Develop and execute strategies to combat product diversion, aligning with the brand's long-term vision.
- Plan operations, set KPIs, and maximize commercial/legal actions against unauthorized distribution.
- Partner with global anti-diversion teams, internal stakeholders, and external partners for enforcement.
- Produce US leadership reports, manage budgets, and create educational resources for program efficiency.
- Direct the Legal Anti-Diversion team to protect authorized channels and mitigate risks.
Required Qualifications
To excel, you need:
- J.D. from an accredited law school and active NY bar membership (or eligibility).
- 7+ years in trademark/IP law, with proven USPTO and dispute experience; anti-diversion a plus but not required.
- Expertise in IP strategy, prosecution, litigation management, and contract drafting.
- Strong leadership skills for team and outside counsel management.
- Exceptional negotiation, analytical, and communication abilities.
- Thrives in collaborative, global environments with luxury brand acumen.
Robert Half places candidates with these qualifications in top-tier roles—apply now to secure your spot.
Why Join Us
Work for a luxury icon with worldwide presence, gaining exposure to sophisticated IP challenges in retail. Benefit from a supportive legal team, professional growth, and rewards like bonuses, comprehensive benefits, and NYC's vibrant scene. Robert Half ensures seamless placement into this hybrid role blending strategy, law, and leadership. Shape the future of luxury IP protection—your expertise is needed today. (Word count: 728)
Locations
- New York, New York, United States
Salary
135,000 - 185,000 USD / yearly
135,000 - 185,000 USD / yearly
* This is an estimated range based on market data and may vary based on experience and qualifications.
Skills Required
- Trademark prosecution and managementintermediate
- IP dispute resolution and litigationintermediate
- Cease and desist letter draftingintermediate
- Settlement agreement negotiationintermediate
- USPTO opposition and cancellation proceedingsintermediate
- IP strategy developmentintermediate
- Team management and leadershipintermediate
- Anti-diversion program managementintermediate
- Commercial contract negotiationintermediate
- Stakeholder advising on IP mattersintermediate
Required Qualifications
- J.D. degree and active bar membership in New York or relevant jurisdiction (experience)
- At least 7 years of experience in trademark and intellectual property law (experience)
- Proven track record managing US and international IP disputes (experience)
- Experience with USPTO proceedings including oppositions and cancellations (experience)
- Strong negotiation skills for settlements and commercial contracts (experience)
- Leadership experience managing paralegals or legal teams (experience)
- Knowledge of copyright, patent, domain names, and trade secrets (experience)
- Ability to develop and implement strategic IP and anti-diversion programs (experience)
- Excellent communication and relationship management with outside counsel (experience)
Responsibilities
- Manage U.S. intellectual property disputes including drafting cease and desist letters, preparing USPTO oppositions and cancellations, negotiating settlements, and overseeing outside counsel
- Develop and implement IP strategies aligned with global and regional priorities
- Prosecute trademark applications, conduct clearance searches, and advise on USPTO office actions and renewals
- Advise stakeholders on copyright, patent, domain name, and trade secret issues
- Partner with corporate team to draft and negotiate commercial contracts
- Manage senior paralegal including setting priorities and responsibilities
- Lead Legal Anti-Diversion team, develop program strategies, set KPIs, and align with company vision
- Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to enforce anti-diversion policies and protect authorized distribution
- Prepare US reporting for leadership, manage program budget, and create educational resources
Benefits
- general: Competitive salary range of $135,000 - $185,000 based on experience
- general: 15% target annual bonus
- general: Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
- general: 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
- general: Generous paid time off and holiday schedule
- general: Professional development opportunities
- general: Work with a prestigious international luxury goods retailer
- general: Collaborative team environment in dynamic US Legal Department
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Senior Intellectual Property Counsel - Careers at Robert Half
Robert Half
Senior Intellectual Property Counsel - Careers at Robert Half
Job Description
About the Role
Join an esteemed international luxury goods retailer as their new Senior Intellectual Property Counsel in the heart of New York City. Reporting to the US Head of Intellectual Property, this pivotal in-house counsel position within the US Legal Department offers a unique opportunity to shape IP strategies for a globally recognized brand. You will manage high-stakes trademark disputes, lead prosecution efforts, and spearhead the Legal Anti-Diversion team to protect the company's prestigious portfolio. Ideal for seasoned IP attorneys with 7+ years of experience, this role combines strategic leadership, hands-on legal work, and team management in a fast-paced luxury retail environment. With a competitive salary of $135,000-$185,000 plus 15% bonus, enjoy the prestige of safeguarding iconic trademarks while advancing your career at Robert Half's esteemed client.
Key Responsibilities
Your role will span two critical pillars: Intellectual Property Management and Anti-Diversion Leadership.
Intellectual Property Duties
- Draft and review cease and desist letters, opposition notices, and cancellation petitions for USPTO proceedings.
- Negotiate, draft, and revise settlement agreements for US and international trademark disputes.
- Collaborate with global IP teams to create unified strategies and implement them domestically.
- Manage relationships with outside counsel for TTAB proceedings and infringement litigations.
- Prosecute trademarks: assist in clearance searches, respond to office actions, and handle renewals.
- Advise on copyrights, patents, domain names, trade secrets, and support commercial contract negotiations.
- Supervise the senior paralegal, assigning priorities and responsibilities.
Anti-Diversion Leadership
- Develop and execute strategies to combat product diversion, aligning with the brand's long-term vision.
- Plan operations, set KPIs, and maximize commercial/legal actions against unauthorized distribution.
- Partner with global anti-diversion teams, internal stakeholders, and external partners for enforcement.
- Produce US leadership reports, manage budgets, and create educational resources for program efficiency.
- Direct the Legal Anti-Diversion team to protect authorized channels and mitigate risks.
Required Qualifications
To excel, you need:
- J.D. from an accredited law school and active NY bar membership (or eligibility).
- 7+ years in trademark/IP law, with proven USPTO and dispute experience; anti-diversion a plus but not required.
- Expertise in IP strategy, prosecution, litigation management, and contract drafting.
- Strong leadership skills for team and outside counsel management.
- Exceptional negotiation, analytical, and communication abilities.
- Thrives in collaborative, global environments with luxury brand acumen.
Robert Half places candidates with these qualifications in top-tier roles—apply now to secure your spot.
Why Join Us
Work for a luxury icon with worldwide presence, gaining exposure to sophisticated IP challenges in retail. Benefit from a supportive legal team, professional growth, and rewards like bonuses, comprehensive benefits, and NYC's vibrant scene. Robert Half ensures seamless placement into this hybrid role blending strategy, law, and leadership. Shape the future of luxury IP protection—your expertise is needed today. (Word count: 728)
Locations
- New York, New York, United States
Salary
135,000 - 185,000 USD / yearly
135,000 - 185,000 USD / yearly
* This is an estimated range based on market data and may vary based on experience and qualifications.
Skills Required
- Trademark prosecution and managementintermediate
- IP dispute resolution and litigationintermediate
- Cease and desist letter draftingintermediate
- Settlement agreement negotiationintermediate
- USPTO opposition and cancellation proceedingsintermediate
- IP strategy developmentintermediate
- Team management and leadershipintermediate
- Anti-diversion program managementintermediate
- Commercial contract negotiationintermediate
- Stakeholder advising on IP mattersintermediate
Required Qualifications
- J.D. degree and active bar membership in New York or relevant jurisdiction (experience)
- At least 7 years of experience in trademark and intellectual property law (experience)
- Proven track record managing US and international IP disputes (experience)
- Experience with USPTO proceedings including oppositions and cancellations (experience)
- Strong negotiation skills for settlements and commercial contracts (experience)
- Leadership experience managing paralegals or legal teams (experience)
- Knowledge of copyright, patent, domain names, and trade secrets (experience)
- Ability to develop and implement strategic IP and anti-diversion programs (experience)
- Excellent communication and relationship management with outside counsel (experience)
Responsibilities
- Manage U.S. intellectual property disputes including drafting cease and desist letters, preparing USPTO oppositions and cancellations, negotiating settlements, and overseeing outside counsel
- Develop and implement IP strategies aligned with global and regional priorities
- Prosecute trademark applications, conduct clearance searches, and advise on USPTO office actions and renewals
- Advise stakeholders on copyright, patent, domain name, and trade secret issues
- Partner with corporate team to draft and negotiate commercial contracts
- Manage senior paralegal including setting priorities and responsibilities
- Lead Legal Anti-Diversion team, develop program strategies, set KPIs, and align with company vision
- Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to enforce anti-diversion policies and protect authorized distribution
- Prepare US reporting for leadership, manage program budget, and create educational resources
Benefits
- general: Competitive salary range of $135,000 - $185,000 based on experience
- general: 15% target annual bonus
- general: Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
- general: 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
- general: Generous paid time off and holiday schedule
- general: Professional development opportunities
- general: Work with a prestigious international luxury goods retailer
- general: Collaborative team environment in dynamic US Legal Department
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Answer 10 quick questions to check your fit for Senior Intellectual Property Counsel - Careers at Robert Half @ Robert Half.
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