Global IP – Legal Director

Taylor Root Dusseldorf; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global professional services consultancy in London is seeking a Legal Director to spearhead the IP strategy. This strategic role involves advising on a broad range of IP matters, managing trademarks and patents, and influencing business strategies at the Partner level. The ideal candidate will have over 15 years PQE and strong experience in IP law, ideally with a top-tier law firm or in-house. A hybrid working arrangement and an excellent salary and benefits package are on offer.

Benefits

Excellent salary

Benefits package

Hybrid working arrangement

Qualifications

• Over 15 years’ PQE as an IP lawyer with experience in global strategies.
• Expertise in handling complex IP matters and managing portfolios.
• Familiarity with emerging technologies, including AI.

Responsibilities

• Advise on UK, EU, and international IP matters.
• Conduct due diligence for IP transactions and M&A activities.
• Coordinate and protect the trademark portfolio and refine patent strategies.
• Engage at Partner level to influence IP protection strategies.

Skills

IP strategy management

Negotiation skills

Compliance awareness

Stakeholder engagement

Digital technology knowledge

Job description

Overview

Leading global professional services consultancy seeks a Legal Director to lead on IP strategy across the global business as part of the in-house legal team. This newly created position joins a supportive and dynamic team in a strategic role to be the IP legal lead on trademarks, patents and all IP-related matters. It will engage at Partner level, across jurisdictions, to influence strategy and approach to protect and promote IP developed by the business, in addition to substantive legal advisory work and negotiations.

Responsibilities

• Advise on a broad range of UK, EU and international IP matters, including patents, copyrights, trademarks, and trade secrets.
• Conduct due diligence for IP transactions and M&A activities; address cybersecurity considerations.
• Coordinate and protect the trademark portfolio; refine the patent strategy across the business and member firms; analyse infringement risk.
• Perform horizon scanning for new developments and advise on new potential compliance obligations.
• Collaborate with external counsel and work with colleagues in the global team and across international offices.
• Engage at Partner level to influence strategy and approach to IP protection and promotion within the business.

Qualifications and Experience

• Over 15 years’ PQE with proven experience as an IP lawyer, including global IP strategy and implementation, complex IP matters, and managing IP portfolios across jurisdictions.
• Experience with a top-tier City law firm and/or in-house roles.
• Experience with emerging technologies, including AI.

Profile and Working Style

• Seasoned IP strategist capable of operating at board and partner levels with gravitas, business acumen, and the ability to improve processes across the business.
• Calm, proactive, versatile, efficient, credible and persuasive; able to prioritise and adapt to changing circumstances in a fast-paced environment.

Other Details

• Hybrid working arrangement; excellent salary and benefits package on offer.
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