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IHG Hotels & Resorts · 2 weeks ago

Corporate Counsel, Global IP & Brands

Atlanta, GA

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

$139K/yr - $185K/yr

5+ years exp

IHG Hotels & Resorts is a global hospitality company that values connections and inclusivity. They are seeking a Corporate Counsel for Global IP & Brands to provide legal counsel on intellectual property and brand-related matters, manage trademark and copyright disputes, and draft complex agreements.

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Responsibilities

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

Qualification

Trademark lawCopyright lawIntellectual property managementLegal document draftingProject managementAnalytical skillsResearch skillsPresentation skillsVerbal communicationWritten communicationTeam leadership

Required

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