Corporate Counsel – Litigation and Intellectual Property

Min 7 yrs required

Full-time

No

Corporate Counsel – Litigation and Intellectual Property
Brooks – Seattle, WA
Full Time – On-site

At Brooks, we are passionate about making the best running gear on the planet. Our company culture is defined by our brand values: Runner First, Word is Bond, Champion Heart, There is no “I” in Run, and Keep Moving. We are looking for a Corporate Counsel with experience in litigation and intellectual property to join our team and help us continue to create something extraordinary.

Responsibilities:

- Manage the company’s worldwide litigation and IP portfolio, directing outside counsel in accordance with business objectives
- Oversee management of trademarks, copyrights, patents, and domain names for Brooks and its subsidiaries
- Protect the company’s brands through trademark portfolio management, anti-counterfeiting measures, and domain name enforcement
- Define and implement the company’s litigation strategy for various disputes
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to mitigate legal and business risk
- Manage an IP Paralegal to ensure seamless execution of intellectual property and marketing programs and initiatives
- Budget and track spend for all litigation and trademark matters
- Work cross-functionally to support litigation efforts and advise business leaders on legal and business risks
- Act as the company liaison to outside counsel teams
- Manage litigation proceedings, including attending mediations and hearings
- Draft, negotiate, finalize, and track settlement agreements
- Provide legal advice and counsel to front-line customer service, events, and retail teams
- Manage pre-litigation disputes and respond to third-party subpoenas and government inquiries
- Act as liaison between outside patent counsel and in-house teams
- Identify opportunities to streamline processes for supporting internal clients
- Provide counsel to product teams regarding potential new business models and opportunities
- Manage and support the career development of IP Paralegal
- Stay informed about the latest IP and litigation trends and techniques

Qualifications:

- Juris Doctorate (.) degree from an accredited law school
- Admitted to the Washington State bar or another state bar association
- 7+ years of experience as a licensed attorney
- Prior in-house and trademark experience a plus
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to evaluate and weigh legal and business issues effectively
- Ability to explain complex legal situations clearly and concisely
- Ability to present and communicate with confidence to key stakeholders and executives
- Ability to achieve optimum legal and business outcomes in a timely manner

Compensation:
The pay range for this position, based out of the Brooks Seattle HQ, is $142,253 - $227,605 per year. Base pay offered will vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Benefits:
Brooks offers a robust benefits package to our employees and their families, including:

- Medical, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance
- Disability insurance
- HSA and employer contribution
- FSA
- Family & fertility assistance
- 401K Savings Plan and match
- Employee assistance program
- Transportation assistance
- Generous time off, including three to five weeks of paid time off, eleven paid holidays, and paid sick and parental leave
- Annual bonus based on company performance
- Product discounts
- Employee recognition
- Fitness discounts
- Volunteer and donation benefits

Diversity & Inclusion:
At Brooks, we celebrate diversity and equity. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment and encourage people of all backgrounds, perspectives, experiences, and skills to apply. Brooks is proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, two-spirit identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, sensory, physical, or mental disability, marital status, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), honorable discharge or military status, protected citizen status, actual or perceived victims of domestic violence, sexual assault or stalking, HIV or Hepatitis C infection, political ideology, use of a trained guide dog by a person with a disability, or on any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law, or any other non-merit based factors.

Join our team at Brooks and help us change the world, one run at a time. Apply now and be a part of our passion for running and commitment to diversity and inclusion!

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Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and AD&D Insurance, Disability Insurance, HSA and Employer Contribution, FSA, Family & Fertility Assistance, 401K Savings Plan and Match, Employee Assistance Program, Transportation Assistance, Paid Time Off, Eleven Paid Holidays, Paid Sick and Parental Leave, Annual Bonus, Product Discounts, Employee Recognition, Fitness Discounts, Volunteer and Donation Benefits.

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Legal Guidance, Communication, Strategic Thinking, Negotiation, Budgeting, Project Management, Team Management, Leadership, Time Management, Risk Assessment, Problem-Solving, Research, Writing, Presentation, Interpersonal.

Juris Doctorate (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.

Interested candidates can apply through the company's website or through a job search engine.

Qualification and Experience Juris Doctorate degree, Admitted to State Bar Association, 7+ years of experience as a licensed attorney.

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