Corporate Counsel

EpsteinSchwartz Legal Search has an exciting new in-house opportunity. Our client, a CPG company located in the northwest suburbs, is hiring a corporate counsel with intellectual property experience to join its dynamic team. This attorney will work closely with internal clients and stakeholders, manage a broad variety of IP related matters and corporate contracts, and report directly to the General Counsel.

Corporate Counsel Responsibilities

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• Manage international and domestic patent portfolios, working closely with internal clients and outside counsel;
• Review and advise internal clients on patent prosecution, patent applications, infringement and cease & desist letters;
• Assist with trademark and copyright matters;
• Negotiate, draft and review soft IP related documents, including licensing, marketing, advertising and sponsorship agreements;
• Advise internal clients and stakeholders regarding digital rights, privacy, social media, advertising and promotions;
• Negotiate, draft and review a variety of contracts and vendor agreements;
• Review and provide counsel regarding external marketing materials and product packaging;
• Engage, manage and oversee outside counsel as needed; and
• Support General Counsel in any additional legal matters or special projects.

Corporate Counsel Qualifications

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• 4-8 years of broad intellectual property experience gained from a law firm or in-house practice;
• Experience managing and assisting with the management of domestic and international patent portfolios;
• Experience handling transactional trademark and copyright matters;
• Familiarity with digital rights, social media, advertising and promotions;
• Proven ability to negotiate, draft and review a variety of agreements and contracts;
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects;
• Collaborative mindset, strong communication skills and an interest in joining a well-established collegial team; and
• Admission (in good standing) in at least one state and ability to waive into Illinois bar.