IP Counsel — Brand Protection & Innovation

helenoftroy; El Paso (TX); Hybrid; USD 170,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary + Bonus

Healthcare

Dental

Vision

Paid Holidays

Paid Parental Leave

401(k) with company match

Life Insurance

STD

LTD

Paid Time Off

Educational Assistance

Job summary

Helen of Troy is seeking an Assistant General Counsel - Intellectual Property to lead patent, trademark, and copyright matters. The role supports the Legal team across a hybrid plan with Plano or El Paso locations, collaborating with senior leadership to shape IP strategy and protect valuable brands.

You will manage external counsel, oversee IP risk, and drive due diligence for corporate transactions, while mentoring teams and guiding innovation initiatives.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate from ABA-accredited law school.
• 4+ years of in-house or law firm IP experience.
• Active law license in Texas.
• Authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Responsibilities

• Patent portfolio management: development, maintenance, and enforcement of the company's patent portfolio.
• IP strategy development: collaborating with senior leadership to align IP strategy with business goals.
• IP litigation management: leading IP litigation including patent, trademark, and copyright disputes.
• IP licensing and transactions: negotiating and drafting IP licensing, assignments and transfer agreements.
• Risk management: identifying IP risks and ensuring regulatory compliance with guidance to business units.
• External counsel coordination: managing relations with external IP counsel within budget for prosecutions and litigation.
• IP due diligence: conducting and/or managing IP due diligence for M&A and other corporate transactions.
• Training and education: providing IP training to internal teams and mentorship.
• Budget management: preparing and managing the IP function budget.
• Innovation support: evaluating new product concepts for IP protection.
• Brand protection: leading the company's brand protection efforts.

Education

Juris Doctorate (JD) from ABA-accredited law school

Job description

Helen of Troy is seeking an Assistant General Counsel - Intellectual Property to lead patent, trademark, and copyright matters. The role supports the Legal team across a hybrid plan with Plano or El Paso locations, collaborating with senior leadership to shape IP strategy and protect valuable brands.

You will manage external counsel, oversee IP risk, and drive due diligence for corporate transactions, while mentoring teams and guiding innovation initiatives.