Solutus Legal Search · 2 days ago
Head Counsel, Intellectual Property
Solutus Legal Search is assisting a leading health and wellness platform in their search for a Head Counsel, Intellectual Property. This role involves leading strategic initiatives related to global trademark portfolio management and acting as a key advisor to executives on legal strategies to protect the company's brand and technology.
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Responsibilities
Lead strategic initiatives relating to global trademark portfolio management, enforcement, and brand protection
Coordinate with engineering leadership and outside patent counsel to identify patentable inventions and submit patents as appropriate
Build and lead a team of attorneys and legal professionals responsible for handling complex legal matters relating to intellectual property
Act as a key advisor to executives and other senior leaders, providing strategic legal advice, managing risk, and developing legal strategies to support the growth of the company and protect the company’s brand and technology
Qualification
Required
12+ years of experience practicing at a law firm and/or in-house
Deep knowledge of and experience with global trademark and brand enforcement issues and strategies
Working knowledge of patent law to issue spot and coordinate with business teams and outside counsel and experts
Management experience with a strong track record of building, leading, and mentoring teams
Superb, trusted business partner
Preferred
Experience with consumer goods, health tech, and digital product ecosystems
Benefits
Equity grant
Generous benefits