Global Offline Brand Protection Manager

VF Outdoor; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

VF is seeking a Global Offline Brand Protection Manager in Denver to oversee a network of investigators and external vendors, coordinating multi-jurisdictional enforcement actions against counterfeit goods. You will lead test purchases, seizures, and border actions, working with law enforcement, customs authorities, and internal teams to safeguard VF brands.

The role requires 5+ years in law firm, law department, or corporate investigations, and a strong grasp of IP rights and trademark law.

Qualifications

• Significant experience leading physical/offline anti-counterfeiting enforcement and coordinating with law enforcement and customs authorities
• General knowledge of Intellectual Property Rights and Trademark Law required
• Demonstrated experience planning raids and seizures across multiple jurisdictions
• Experience building and managing a global network of external investigators, vendors, and counsel

Responsibilities

• Support implementation of VF's offline brand enforcement program by coordinating activities and monitoring performance
• Lead large-scale investigations including test purchases, surveillance, and evidence development
• Coordinate with investigators, enforcement vendors, and internal stakeholders for consistent execution
• Plan and oversee multi-jurisdictional enforcement operations and border actions
• Provide leadership and expertise for significant fraud matters and asset recovery efforts
• Support cross-functional coordination across Legal, Product, Supply Chain, DT, Security, and regional teams
• Develop and deliver offline brand protection training to employees and external partners
• Manage relationships with external investigators and service providers to ensure effective enforcement processes

Skills

Offline brand protection

Law enforcement liaison

Vendor management

Investigations

Cross-border coordination

Raid planning

Budget management

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Job description

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What will you do?

A day in the life of a Global Offline Brand Protection Manager at VF looks a little like this.

The Global Offline Brand Protection Manager will support the execution of VF's Global Brand Enforcement Team by managing external vendors, and a global network of investigators, and by planning, coordinating, and overseeing raids, seizures, and other physical enforcement actions against manufacturers, distributors, and sellers of counterfeit goods. The Global Offline Brand Protection Manager will work closely with law enforcement, customs authorities, and internal and external partners across jurisdictions, and serve as an integral member of the Team's success by directing the execution of enforcement actions in multiple jurisdictions.

Let’s break down that day-in-the-life a bit more.

Support the implementation of VF's global offline brand enforcement program by coordinating enforcement activities, monitoring program performance, and assisting with the execution of annual enforcement priorities and initiatives.

Lead large-scale investigative efforts involving test purchases, surveillance, intelligence gathering, and evidence development to support enforcement actions, civil proceedings, and criminal referrals across multiple jurisdictions.

Coordinate with investigators, enforcement vendors, and internal stakeholders to support consistent execution of enforcement activities and adherence to established operational standards and protocols across global markets.

Plan and oversee physical enforcement operations, including multi-jurisdictional raids, seizures, border actions, and coordinated investigations involving law enforcement, customs authorities, prosecutors, and external partners across multiple countries.

Provide investigative leadership and subject matter expertise for significant fraud matters, asset recovery efforts, and sensitive investigations with potential financial, legal, or reputational impact to VF.

Support cross-functional coordination among Legal, Product, Supply Chain, DT, Security, and regional teams to ensure timely execution of enforcement actions and resolution of complex brand protection matters.

Develop and deliver offline brand protection training to employees, law enforcement, customs officials, and other external stakeholders to educate on counterfeiting and its impact on the brands and brands' customers.

Manage relationships with external investigators, enforcement vendors, and service providers to support operational effectiveness and successful execution of enforcement processes, and intellectual property protection.

Coordinate with customs agencies and border authorities to support seizures, detentions, investigations, and product authentication activities involving VF brands.

Serve as VF's operational representative with industry coalitions, government agencies, law enforcement organizations, and investigative partners, advancing enforcement efforts and strengthening external partnerships critical to brand protection outcomes.

What do you need to succeed?

We all have unique skills that we bring to work and celebrate every day. For this role, there are foundation skills you'll need to succeed and excel. Additionally, while formal education in a related field is great to have, we are most interested in your 5+ years of experience and professional achievements working in a law firm, law department, or corporate investigations department.

The foundation skills you will need in this position are:

• Significant experience leading physical/offline anti-counterfeiting enforcement and managing engagement with law enforcement and customs authorities
• General knowledge of Intellectual Property Rights and Trademark Law required
• Demonstrated experience planning and executing raids and seizures and coordinating with law enforcement, customs, and prosecutors across multiple jurisdictions
• Experience building and managing a network of external investigators, vendors, and counsel globally, including budget and vendor-management responsibility
• Working knowledge of customs recordation and border-enforcement processes (e.g., U.S. CBP) domestically and internationally
• Strong project management cross-functional influence, and program-management skills on a global scale
• Demonstrated research, critical thinking and analytical skills; ability to apply investigative research skills to analyze information and build cases
• Ability to assess legal risk and elevate appropriately

There are also a few skills that are not required but preferred.

Bachelor's degree in a related field.

Hiring Range : $120,000.00 USD - $150,000.00 USD annually

Incentive Potential : This positi