Director & AGC, Intellectual Property Strategy

Signet Jewelers Limited; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 180,000 - 290,000; Full time

Job summary

Signet Jewelers seeks an experienced attorney to join its Legal team as Director and Assistant General Counsel in Cleveland. This role leads intellectual property strategy with a focus on trademark and copyright, advising on commercial, marketing, licensing, and other matters.

The successful candidate will partner with business leaders, manage outside counsel, and drive practical processes to protect the brands across Signet’s global portfolio, balancing legal risk with business goals.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree and Ohio bar license or eligibility.
• 7+ years of in-house legal experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead IP portfolio management including trademark, copyright, patent and other assets.
• Develop, enhance and execute IP strategies for Signet and brands.
• Conduct trademark clearance and risk assessments; manage outside counsel.
• Provide strategic legal advice on IP, advertising, marketing, licensing and other commercial matters.
• Draft, review and negotiate licensing, sponsorship and IP-related agreements.
• Oversee IP litigation matters with outside counsel and budget.
• Build processes and training to help business teams identify, protect and use IP.

Skills

IP law

Trademark

Copyright

Licensing

Legal strategy

Education

Juris Doctor degree

Bar admission in Ohio or eligibility

Job description

Signet Jewelers seeks an experienced attorney to join its Legal team as Director and Assistant General Counsel in Cleveland. This role leads intellectual property strategy with a focus on trademark and copyright, advising on commercial, marketing, licensing, and other matters.

The successful candidate will partner with business leaders, manage outside counsel, and drive practical processes to protect the brands across Signet’s global portfolio, balancing legal risk with business goals.