CHEP · 1 month ago
Head of Legal, Intellectual Property
Alpharetta, Georgia, USA
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
8+ years expCHEP is an international organization that helps move goods efficiently and sustainably across the globe. The Head of Legal – IP will lead the global intellectual property strategy, ensuring alignment with business objectives and overseeing the management of the company’s IP portfolio while providing strategic legal guidance.
Outsourcing
Responsibilities
Define, execute, and continuously improve a global IP strategy that aligns with enterprise goals, leveraging robust KPIs to track performance and impact
Oversee the development, protection, management, and commercialisation of the company’s IP portfolio, including patents, trademarks, copyrights, and digital assets, while providing strategic legal advice, managing contentious matters, and negotiating complex agreements to maximise value
Shape and lead the Company’s IP Review Committee, ensuring appropriate key stakeholders are involved and well informed
Champion technology enablement by adopting AI, automation, and digital tools to streamline IP processes, optimise operational efficiency, and enhance portfolio management
Monitor and mitigate legal and regulatory risks related to IP and brand use, stay abreast of evolving IP trends, and ensure compliance with international frameworks through robust enforcement and proactive risk management strategies
Build IP awareness and capability across the business by developing internal policies, delivering global training, and fostering a culture of innovation and compliance among stakeholders and the IP team
Manage relationships with external counsel and agents globally, and oversee team development, budgeting, and resource allocation to achieve operational excellence and continuous improvement
Active member of the Legal Leadership Team and contribute to the development and implementation of the strategy for the Legal function
Qualification
Required
8-10+ years' PQE
Extensive experience managing global IP portfolios and contentious IP matters in an in house environment
Developing and delivering a global IP protection and defensive strategy
Strong understanding of IP legislation ideally in UK, Europe, US and Australia
Skilled in contract negotiation and drafting
Experience working globally in a fast-paced matrix environment
Ability to operate effectively across a matrix and wide range of leadership styles, being an effective influencer and persuasive spokesperson across the entire organisation
Technical IP expertise
Credibility and gravitas across strategic, financial, and operational discussions at a senior level
Decision maker, driven by objectives, solutions, and results
Strategic and critical thinker, anticipate & provide scenarios for different problems
A deep understanding of how businesses work with the ability to see the big picture
Operational Excellence and commitment to quality
Preferred
Coaching
Contract Negotiations
Cross-Functional Leadership
Disruptive Thinking
Emotional Intelligence
Feedback
Inclusive Leadership
Influencing Skills
Intellectual Property
Intellectual Property Law
IP Management
Leading Change
Patent Law
Prioritization
Stakeholder Management
Strategic Thinking
Company
CHEP
CHEP helps move more goods to more people, in more places than any other organisation on earth.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2016-11-02Acquired
Leadership Team
Adrienne N.
Talent Acquisition Partner
Derek Ishler
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