Head of Legal, IP & Marketing

JR United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consumer business in London is seeking an experienced IP and Marketing Lawyer to join as Head of Legal. This key role involves managing legal matters related to IP and marketing initiatives, including digital and AI aspects. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in consumer or luxury brands, effective team management skills, and the ability to foster strong relationships across the organization.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience working with consumer, retail, FMCG or luxury brands.
• Experience in digital, data privacy, and AI matters is beneficial.
• Proven ability to establish effective working relationships globally.

Responsibilities

• Manage IP and Marketing matters from a legal perspective.
• Work closely with the CMO on marketing initiatives.
• Lead on managing the IP portfolio and anti-counterfeiting agenda.

Skills

Experience in IP law

Marketing law experience

Strong brand management

Digital law (AI)

Ability to manage a team

Job description

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This leading consumer business is the creator of a collection of consumable brands synonymous with tradition and heritage as well as being renown for innovation, craftsmanship and quality.

The Opportunity

A unique opportunity now exists for an experienced IP and Marketing lawyer to join as Head of Legal for these areas. Reporting to the Legal Director, you will play a key role in managing IP and Marketing matters from a legal perspective for the business, working closely with the CMO and leading on marketing initiatives. This will incorporate digital and AI matters, especially as AI continues to evolve for the business. You will also manage the IP portfolio, leading on the anti-counterfeiting agenda and the protection of brands and IP assets.

This is an exciting opportunity for an IP lawyer to join a luxury consumer brands business in a key role for the EMEA legal team.

About You

The position will best suit an experienced IP lawyer with marketing and strong brands experience. Extensive experience working closely with consumer, retail, FMCG or luxury brands is key, ideally from an in-house perspective. Any digital, data privacy and AI experience will also be very useful. The ability to manage a small team is also essential, as is the ability to establish highly effective working relationships across a global business.

The position will suit an individual who enjoys developing relationships, solving problems and working with brands.