InterContinental Hotels Group
Corporate Counsel, Global IP & Brands
InterContinental Hotels Group, Atlanta, Georgia, United States, 30383
Your Day-to-Day
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.
What We Need from You
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
Location Atlanta, GA. Our hybrid work structure is an expectation of three (3) days a week in office. This expectation may be adjusted to evolve with the changing needs of the business.
Salary and Benefits The salary range for this role is $138,942 to $185,000. This role is also eligible for bonus pay (as applicable).
We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, 401K, and other benefits to employees.
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No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until it is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, or other form of compensation allocable to a particular employee remain in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.
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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.
What We Need from You
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
Location Atlanta, GA. Our hybrid work structure is an expectation of three (3) days a week in office. This expectation may be adjusted to evolve with the changing needs of the business.
Salary and Benefits The salary range for this role is $138,942 to $185,000. This role is also eligible for bonus pay (as applicable).
We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, 401K, and other benefits to employees.
#LI-PF1
No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until it is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, or other form of compensation allocable to a particular employee remain in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.
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