Legal Counsel - Intellectual Property / Contracts

TN France; Issy-les-Moulineaux; Hybride; EUR 60 000 - 100 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

An established industry player is seeking a Legal Counsel specializing in Intellectual Property to join their dynamic team in Issy-les-Moulineaux. This role involves providing legal support across various departments, drafting and negotiating contracts, and managing IP-related issues in a vibrant international environment. The ideal candidate will possess strong drafting and negotiating skills, along with a solid educational background in law. With a focus on professional growth and a commitment to work-life balance, this position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to a leading hospitality group's innovative projects.

Prestations

Remote work up to 12 days per month

Access to coworking spaces

Green transportation allowance

On-site amenities (fitness center, free coffee)

Profit sharing

Recruitment rewards

Qualifications

• 5-6 years of experience in IP-related contracts.
• Master's degree in Business Law or Private Law required.

Responsabilités

• Assist teams with contractual aspects of IP projects.
• Draft and negotiate various IP-related contracts.

Connaissances

Fluent English

Fluent French

Contractual techniques

Drafting skills

Negotiating skills

Project management

Interpersonal skills

Formation

Master of Business Law

Specialization in Intellectual Property Law

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Legal Counsel - Intellectual Property / Contracts, Issy-les-Moulineaux

Company Description

Leading the hospitality revolution, Accor is more than a hotel group. With luxury to economy, homestays to resorts, we are a holistic ecosystem of 40 brands in 110 countries, Talent and Solutions, ready to engage with the future’s endless possibilities. Accor has an offer to bring new life to the way you live, work, play and do business with a personalized guest experience.

Job Description

As part of the Accor Group's Corporate Legal Department, the IP-Contract Lawyer will join the IP team of 4 to 5 people (lawyers and paralegals) located at headquarters (Issy-les-Moulineaux), in a highly international context.

The IP team is responsible for protecting and defending all Accor group IP assets worldwide, for both the Premium-Midscale-Eco and Luxury divisions.

The IP Lawyer's role is to assist various internal clients on a wide range of IP-related contracts. He/she also provides support to operational and legal teams on intellectual property issues, and may be called upon to help manage IP pre-litigation/litigation.

Under the supervision of the General Counsel IP, the Legal Counsel shall:

1. Assist Marketing, Communication, Design, Digital Factory, Purchasing, M&A, Tax and Legal teams with the contractual aspects of their IP projects;
2. Draft, review, negotiate and follow-up all types of contracts involving intellectual property rights / personality rights: assignment, license, coexistence, provision of services, marketing, collaboration, design, photographer, production, advertising, ambassador, etc.;
3. Elaborate and update robust templates and standard clauses in close collaboration with the relevant legal and operational teams as part of the "Global Contractual Policy";
4. Participate in the development/deployment of internal processes;
5. Participate in cross-functional projects within the legal department and IP management (guidelines, seminars, Intranet, in-house training, etc.);
6. Participate in drafting IP communication materials (newsletter, annual report, etc.);
7. Support to M&A team on IP aspects and drafting of agreements;
8. Participate in IP pre-litigation/litigation management, where necessary with the help of external counsels.

Qualifications

Experience/Education:

• Master of Business Law / Private Law / Contracts
• Specialization via M2 and/or LLM in intellectual property law
• 5/6 years' previous experience in private practice (law firm) and/or in-house (first experience in-house desirable)
• Experience in drafting and negotiating IP-related contracts (in English)
• Previous education/professional experience abroad appreciated

Skills:

• Fluent written and spoken English (main working language) and French
• Excellent command of contractual techniques
• Strong drafting and negotiating skills
• Rigorous, methodical organization skills, ability to plan and prioritize; strong project management skills
• Ability to understand business issues, pragmatism
• Autonomy, quick comprehension and responsiveness
• Ability to deal with a wide range of subjects
• Taste for teamwork and ability to work in partnership with internal customers in an international and multicultural environment
• Good interpersonal skills; ability to communicate with the team and other stakeholders

Additional Information

Why work for Accor?

We are far more than a worldwide leader. We welcome you as you are and you can find a job and brand that matches your personality. We support you to grow and learn every day, making sure that work brings purpose to your life, so that during your journey with us, you can continue to explore Accor’s limitless possibilities.

By joining Accor, every chapter of your story is yours to write and together we can imagine tomorrow's hospitality.

Do what you love, care for the world, dare to challenge the status quo! #BELIMITLESS

What benefits can Accor offer its employees?

• Work-life balance: Remote work up to 12 days per month, with allowances for IT equipment and daily expenses.
• Work Everywhere: Access to over 500 coworking spaces, including in our hospitality brands.
• Green allowance of up to 700€/year for eco-transportation (electric bike, scooter), and Pass Navigo subsidized up to 75%.
• The ALL Heartists program offering benefits worldwide.
• On-site amenities at Issy-les-Moulineaux: free coffee, concierge, fitness center, panoramic views, cafeterias, restaurants, free parking.

Additional financial benefits include profit sharing, green transportation allowances, and recruitment rewards. We also emphasize learning and development, fostering a culture of inclusion, diversity, and sustainability, aligned with our #BeALLyouAreWithALLyourHeart philosophy.