Legal Counsel IP Trademarks and Copyrights

Sonova; Barcelona; Presencial; EUR 60.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A global company specializing in IP protection is seeking a Legal Counsel – IP to join their legal team in Barcelona. The role involves advising stakeholders on trademark issues, managing trademark portfolios, and ensuring brand protection. Candidates should have a Master’s degree in Law, be qualified in a key jurisdiction, and possess 4-5 years of experience in IP law. This opportunity provides a chance to shape their global IP strategy.

Formación

• Master’s degree in Law with a specialization in Intellectual Property.
• Qualified attorney in at least one key jurisdiction.
• 4–5 years of proven experience in IP law.

Responsabilidades

• Advise internal stakeholders on trademark and copyright issues.
• Manage global trademark portfolios and handle filing and renewals.
• Identify infringement issues and coordinate enforcement actions.

Conocimientos

Intellectual Property Law

Trademark Management

Copyright Law

Stakeholder Management

Fluent English

Educación

Master’s degree in Law specializing in Intellectual Property

Descripción del empleo

At Sonova, we are looking for a Legal Counsel – IP (Trademarks & Copyright) to join our growing legal team. This newly created role is a fantastic opportunity to shape and support Sonova’s global IP strategy, ensuring our brand, content, and creative assets are protected worldwide.

Responsibilities

• Advise internal stakeholders on trademark and copyright issues globally, including brand clearance and usage.
• Manage and oversee global trademark portfolios, including filing, prosecution, renewals, and oppositions.
• Identify and address infringement and counterfeit issues; coordinate enforcement actions with external counsel.
• Draft and negotiate IP-related agreements (e.g., licensing, co-branding, and content use agreements).
• Support marketing and product teams in developing legally sound brand and communication strategies.
• Monitor legal and regulatory developments in IP law and assess business impact.
• Collaborate with external IP law firms to ensure high-quality, cost-effective legal support.
• Help build IP awareness across the company through internal training and policy development.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Law with a specialization in Intellectual Property.
• Qualified attorney in at least one key jurisdiction (EU country, Switzerland, UK, or Ireland).
• 4–5 years of proven experience in IP law, preferably both in private practice and in-house.
• Solid experience handling international trademark portfolios and enforcement.
• Familiarity with copyright law and commercial use of creative assets across channels.
• Strong commercial sense and ability to deliver practical, business-oriented legal advice.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills; fluent in English (any other language is a plus).
• Comfortable working independently in a fast-paced, multicultural environment.

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