IP Counsel-Europe

POP MART; Marseille; Sur place; EUR 60 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A leading character-based entertainment company is seeking a skilled Legal Counsel with strong expertise in Intellectual Property (IP) and commercial transactions. This role requires a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in IP law and a legal degree. The suitable candidate must be bilingual in English and at least one European language and must be willing to work onsite five days a week. This position will be pivotal in safeguarding the company's IP assets across Europe.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in IP law.
• Experience in the retail industry is desirable.
• Proficiency in EUIPO and WIPO regulatory authorities.

Responsabilités

• Monitor and assess IP risks, counterfeit threats, and infringements.
• Provide legal advice on IP matters including trademarks and copyrights.
• Draft and negotiate IP-related agreements and commercial contracts.

Connaissances

IP law expertise

Contract negotiation

Analytical skills

Bilingual proficiency (English + one European language)

Time management

Formation

LLB, LLM, PhD, or equivalent legal degree

Description du poste

POP MART

Pop Mart is a market-leading character-based entertainment company and a global champion of creative designer toy culture. We have set foot in more than 30 countries and regions through our network of 550+ offline stores and 2500+ Roboshops catering to a diverse audience of cultural pioneers and art fans. Our best-known characters include Labubu, Molly, Dimoo, Skullpanda, Crybaby, and many others.

As we rapidly expand in the European market, we are seeking a skilled Legal Counsel with a strong focus on Intellectual Property (IP) and commercial transactions to join our European regional legal team. As IP is at the core of our business, this role will play a pivotal part in supporting the development, protection, and strategic use of the company's creative assets and business development in Europe and globally.

Responsibilities :

• Monitor and assess potential IP risks, counterfeit threats, and infringements online and offline.
• Liaise with external counsel, judicial and enforcement authorities (e.g., Customs) to safeguard IP rights and crack down infringement activities.
• Monitor and handle IP disputes, enforcement actions, and dispute resolution matters in coordination with external counsel.
• Provide legal advice on IP matters including trademarks, copyrights, domain names, trade secrets.
• Draft, review, negotiate, and oversee IP-related agreements, such as licensing, sponsorship, partnership, joint development, NDAs, clearance, and other commercial agreements including vendor agreements, merchandising agreements, distribution agreements, etc.
• Conduct due diligence and advise on IP aspects of M&A, investment, and commercial transactions.
• Draft, review, and negotiate, and oversee commercial agreements with domestic and international business partners to ensure IP protection.
• Collaborate closely with business team and other teams to align IP strategy with commercialization goals.
• Conduct internal trainings and establish SOP on IP compliance and best practices across various departments.
• Manage and maintain IP management documentation and portfolio.
• Assist Marketing, Licensing, Retail, and Operations departments as needed.
• Perform other duties as required from time to time.

Qualifications :

LLB, LLM, PhD, or equivalent legal degree; licensed to practice law in at least one European country; minimum 5 years of relevant experience in IP law, preferably in a multinational company or law firm.

Experience in retail industry is desirable.

Experience with EUIPO, WIPO, and regulatory authorities is highly appreciated.

Strong commercial and contractual drafting, analytical and negotiation skills.

Native or at least excellent command of English and at least one European language (French, German, Italian, Spanish, etc.) is a must; professional proficiency in Chinese and other languages is a plus.

Collaborative and proactive mindset, detail-oriented, business-minded, and solution-driven.

Ability to work independently and within a team.

Good time management skills and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Comfortable working across jurisdictions and time zones.

Open to travel domestically, regionally, or internationally from time to time.

Location :

Pop Mart currently has offices in London, Paris, Amsterdam, Madrid, and Milan.

The suitable candidate may choose to base in any one of these offices in Europe, but is required to work on site five (5) days a week (Monday to Friday).