Director, Intellectual Property Strategy

Signet Jewelers Limited; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Signet Jewelers seeks an experienced attorney to lead its intellectual property matters as Director and Assistant General Counsel. The role focuses on trademark and copyright strategy while advising on commercial, marketing, licensing, and other matters.

The ideal candidate will be strategic, collaborative, and able to balance legal risk with business objectives, working with business leaders across the company in a fast-paced retail environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and Juris Doctor required.
• Licensed to practice in Ohio or another state, with ability to become Ohio licensed.
• 7+ years of experience; in-house experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Manage Signet’s intellectual property portfolios including trademarks, copyrights, and patents.
• Develop and execute IP strategies across Signet and its brands.
• Lead trademark clearance and searches and assess risks.
• Manage outside counsel on IP enforcement and litigation matters.
• Provide strategic legal advice on IP, advertising, marketing, licensing, and related commercial matters.
• Draft and negotiate licensing, sponsorship, and IP-related agreements.
• Oversee IP legal budget and efficiency, allocating resources appropriately.
• Create processes and tools to help business teams identify and protect IP assets.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and business leaders on pragmatic legal counsel.

Skills

Intellectual property

Trademark law

Contract negotiation

In-house experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Juris Doctor

Job description

Signet Jewelers seeks an experienced attorney to lead its intellectual property matters as Director and Assistant General Counsel. The role focuses on trademark and copyright strategy while advising on commercial, marketing, licensing, and other matters.

The ideal candidate will be strategic, collaborative, and able to balance legal risk with business objectives, working with business leaders across the company in a fast-paced retail environment.