Director of Intellectual Property & AGC

Signet Jewelers Limited; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Signet Jewelers is seeking an experienced attorney to join its Legal team as Director and Assistant General Counsel. This role will lead Signet’s intellectual property strategy across all brands, with a primary focus on trademark and copyright.

The successful candidate will provide practical, business‑oriented legal advice on IP, advertising, licensing and other commercial matters, work closely with senior leaders, and manage outside counsel and IP budgets.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in-house or as counsel.
• Bar licensure in Ohio or eligible to become licensed in Ohio.
• JD required; Bachelor7s degree in a related field.

Responsibilities

• Manage Signet7s intellectual property portfolios, including trademark, copyright, patent, and other IP assets.
• Develop, enhance, and execute IP strategies across Signet and its brands, including protection, registration, maintenance, enforcement, and optimization of IP assets.
• Conduct and oversee trademark clearance and searches and provide practical advice regarding trademark availability and associated risks.
• Lead and manage outside counsel in IP enforcement efforts, including trademark, copyright, domain name, and other infringement matters.
• Manage IP litigation matters by working with outside counsel on case management and strategy, while coordinating with Signet business teams.
• Provide strategic legal advice and counseling regarding IP, advertising, marketing, social media, promotions, licensing, and other commercial matters.
• Draft, review, and negotiate licensing, sponsorship, marketing, IP, and other commercial agreements.
• Manage outside counsel and the IP legal budget, with a focus on quality, efficiency, and appropriate allocation of resources.
• Develop practical processes, tools, resources, training, and guidance to help business teams identify, protect, and appropriately use IP.
• Build strong, collaborative relationships with business leaders and cross-functional teams and provide practical, solutions-oriented legal counsel.
• Support other Legal team priorities and provide advice on additional matters as business needs require.

Education

Bachelor7s degree

Juris Doctor degree

Job description

Signet Jewelers is seeking an experienced attorney to join its Legal team as Director and Assistant General Counsel. This role will lead Signet’s intellectual property strategy across all brands, with a primary focus on trademark and copyright.

The successful candidate will provide practical, business‑oriented legal advice on IP, advertising, licensing and other commercial matters, work closely with senior leaders, and manage outside counsel and IP budgets.