Brand and IP Protection Counsel

How You Will Make an Impact

• Brand and IP Protection Counsel will assess and evolve the company’s brand protection and IP enforcement functions to improve existing strategies and identify innovative solutions to achieve brand protection goals
• Brand and IP Protection Counsel will work collaboratively with internal, cross-functional teams to identify brand protection priorities 
• Work with internal cross-functional teams and external legal and other services providers as necessary and as directed by the General Counsel to:
  • search and regularly monitor marketplaces, websites, social media, and domain names for infringements, counterfeits, and unauthorized use of intellectual property;
  • initiate removal and enforcement requests;
  • conduct research and investigations, coordinate test purchases, gather evidence, and determine authenticity of products;
  • provide legal advice on enforcement options and strategies; and
  • develop and execute recommended course of action
• Brand and IP Protection Counsel will establish and document policies, processes, and procedures that incorporate best practices for managing the brand and IP protection function and educate internal teams
• Brand and IP Protection Counsel will be a key legal adviser for various departments on a variety of other day-to-day legal matters 
• Review, negotiate, and draft various commercial legal agreements and documents 
• Work closely with key stakeholders and executive leadership and advise on a variety of legal issues 
• Contribute to the development and management of business processes, guidelines, and procedures relating to the company’s legal department

What We Offer

• Amazing opportunities for career progression 
• Dynamic, fun, entrepreneurial and diverse culture
• Medical (PPO or HSA) & Prescription Drug, Dental (DHMO or DPPO), Vision and Telemedicine
• Health and wellness are a top priority – committed to self-care
• 401(k) (100% match (dollar-for-dollar) up to 6% of salary deferrals)
• 2 Company-Wide Breaks, Summer & Winter
• Generous Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Sick Time
• Personal Time
• Employer Paid Life Insurance
• Health Savings Account (company contributes $30 bi-weekly)
• Voluntary Life and Dependent Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Accident, and Critical Illness
• Employee Assistance Program
• Business casual atmosphere – jeans and sneakers are okay by us

What You Bring to the Table

• Law degree from an accredited law school 
• Admitted to the Florida Bar and in good standing, or eligible to register with the Florida Bar as Authorized House Counsel
• Experience in brand and IP protection and enforcement both domestically in the US and in foreign countries
• Experience in anti-counterfeiting activities
• Ability to review, negotiate, and draft a variety of contracts and legal documents; must be able to draft contracts and other legal documents from the “ground up”
• Experience marketing dietary supplements and cosmetics a strong plus
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus
• In-house counsel experience a plus