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Ulta Beauty · 3 hours ago

Senior Counsel, Marketing and IP

Bolingbrook, IL

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$172K/yr - $232K/yr

10+ years exp

Ulta Beauty is the largest North American beauty retailer, providing a premier beauty destination for various products and services. As Senior Counsel, you will provide legal support for marketing, pricing, and intellectual property matters, collaborating closely with business teams and managing outside counsel.

BeautyConsumer GoodsCosmeticsRetail

Responsibilities

Primary responsibility for all marketing and advertising legal work, including Ulta Beauty’s loyalty program, Ulta Beauty Rewards credit card programs, online and in-store marketing campaigns, talent agreements, and Company platforms such as UB Media Network and MUSE Accelerator

Primary responsibility for all pricing, promotions, and related legal work, including online and in-store pricing systems compliance, partnering with the business on pricing training and guidelines, and weights and measures enforcements

Develop and implement effective strategies for brand protection and trademarks portfolio management (including assistance with Ulta Beauty’s private label collection and brand related trademarks filings and claims) and maintain an active role in the innovation team’s initiatives concerning technology development and patents review

Counsel business partners, draft, review and negotiate contracts and transactions involving branding agencies, marketplace and other indirect suppliers

Advise on legal, regulatory and policy developments in the marketing in the retail space

Proactively seek opportunities for and implement best practices and process improvements

Prepare reports and analyses of legal issues and provide business focused counseling on Company initiatives

Independently supervise outside counsel and develop and manage effectively outside counsel budgets

Qualification

Legal experienceIntellectual property managementMarketing legal supportContract negotiationConsumer facing businessAnalytical skillsCommunicationRelationship buildingProject managementAttention to detail

Required

JD and excellent academic credentials

Admitted to practice law in the state of Illinois (for remote candidates admitted to practice law in states other than Illinois will be considered)

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Requisite judgment to define, recommend, gain approval of and implement courses of action to support and enforce Company's rights and minimize Company's liabilities

Demonstrated ability to prioritize time, manage expenses and maximize productivity

Demonstrated ability to supervise outside counsel independently and effectively

Ability to build strong relationships with the legal team, business teams and executives

Excellent analytical and organizational skills, ability to manage multiple projects at once, follow through, and meet concurrent deadlines

Demonstrated ability to work independently with attention to detail, manage tight deadlines and prioritize business projects

A strong desire to learn and contribute as part of a growing team

Positive energy, enthusiasm, flexibility, confidence, and ability to work collaboratively as well as cross-functionally in a dynamic, fast-paced environment are a must

Some travel is required

For remote position, regular (i.e. monthly) travel to Ulta Beauty's headquarters in Bolingbrook, IL will be required

Preferred

Experience with consumer facing/retail businesses (physical and digital) is strongly preferred

At least 10 years of relevant legal experience in an in-house legal department and/or reputable law firm (combination is preferred)

Substantial experience supporting all aspects of a wide variety of marketing, advertising, digital media, pricing and promotions related legal matters and agreements

Experience providing legal guidance and counseling on intellectual property related matters, including managing patents review and global trademark portfolio

Deep contracts and transactional negotiation and dispute resolution experience