Director, IP Strategy & Compliance Counsel

L'Oréal USA; New York (NY); Sur place; USD 210 000 - 320 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

L’Oréal USA in New York seeks a Director, Legal & Compliance Counsel - Intellectual Property US to lead the IP strategy for its iconic brand portfolio, safeguarding trademarks, designs and creative assets.

Reporting to the SVP, IP Counsel, you will oversee IP clearance, licensing, enforcement, and governance, while mentoring the in-house team and coordinating with outside counsel on high-stakes matters.

Qualifications

• J.D. and active bar membership in good standing (New York) with extensive senior IP practice.
• Proven track record structuring and negotiating IP licenses, coexistence agreements, and co-branding contracts.
• Ability to translate complex IP concepts and risk into actionable business guidance for executives and creatives.
• Experience supervising outside counsel and managing high-volume global IP assets.
• Interest or experience in legal tech and AI to streamline IP operations.

Responsabilités

• Direct end to end IP clearance and risk assessment across trademarks, design rights, and trade dress for global campaigns.
• Lead counselling across copyright, licensing, digital media, and publicity rights for launches and collaborations.
• Structure, draft, and negotiate IP agreements and strategic brand partnerships.
• Lead adversarial IP proceedings and enforcement in partnership with outside counsel.
• Govern IP governance and mentor internal team in portfolio management.

Connaissances

IP Leadership

IP Transactions

Risk Advisory

Portfolio Management

Legal Tech / AI

Formation

J.D. and NY Bar Admission

Description du poste

L’Oréal USA in New York seeks a Director, Legal & Compliance Counsel - Intellectual Property US to lead the IP strategy for its iconic brand portfolio, safeguarding trademarks, designs and creative assets.

Reporting to the SVP, IP Counsel, you will oversee IP clearance, licensing, enforcement, and governance, while mentoring the in-house team and coordinating with outside counsel on high-stakes matters.