Job Title: Sr. Project Manager, Brand Protection Team
Job Responsibilities:
- Assist in coordinating the management of the company's global trademark portfolio, which includes commissioning trademark clearance searches, facilitating prosecution of trademark applications, docketing, reviewing watch notices, and assisting in enforcement efforts.
- Submit online take-down requests, instruct outside counsel and vendors, and improve or develop processes and procedures to organize and manage the growing number of trademark matters.
- Manage vendor operations, including contracting, invoicing, renewals, and outsourcing specific tasks to vendors; support team budget and spend tracking in connection with vendor spend; manage docketing system and operations.
- Manage law firm operations by creating new matters in IP asset management systems and billing systems, coordinating execution of agreements, assisting outside counsel on obtaining and completing legal documents, managing secondee logistics, and ensuring conformance with IP Team policies and deliverable expectations.
- Create internal reports and ensure data integrity in internal docketing and IP asset management systems.
- Coordinate internal client operations with in-house attorneys, including meetings, IP training, maintaining and updating IP team's intranet pages, client request tracking, and scheduling.
- Drive data collection and reporting across IP asset management and billing systems, and for all online brand policing and marketplace enforcement.
- Review incoming takedown requests and oversee vendor execution of the takedown process.
Education and Experience Information:
- A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or equivalent experience and education is required.
- A minimum of eight years of experience as a trademark paralegal, administrator, or equivalent experience at a law firm and/or in-house legal team is required.
- Preferred qualifications include a minimum of eight years of experience in a law firm or corporation with responsibility for operations, including vendor management, process development, and budget tracking.
- Experience in trademark portfolio management, including clearance, prosecution, and enforcement experience, as well as knowledge of USPTO procedures and forms.
- Proficiency in creating and managing records and data reporting in billing and asset management systems.
- Proficiency in Excel and/or Google Sheets and Powerpoint/Slides, including the ability to create/edit formulas and pivot tables, create data-driven graphs and charts, and create slideshow presentations.
- Experience with Power BI or Tableau to analyze data.
- Demonstrated aptitude for coordinating workflows across multiple internal and external organizations.
- Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to proactively spot issues, get to the heart of a matter, and articulate plans to address challenges.
- Excellent business judgment, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Passion for stakeholder service and helping clients and team members achieve their objectives.
- Collaborative approach with both business and legal groups, with a strong ability to build relationships, gain credibility, and partner with others.
- Ability to operate in a fast-paced environment and take ownership of projects from inception to completion.
- Enthusiasm about the company.
Salary Information:
- For San Francisco, CA-based roles: The base salary range for this role is USD$124,000 per year - USD$137,000 per year.
- Eligibility to participate in the company's bonus program, and may be offered an equity award and other types of compensation.
- Eligibility for various benefits as outlined on the company's careers benefits page.
Legal Terminology and Compliance:
- The company is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
- The company considers qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.
- If an applicant has a disability or special need that requires accommodation, they are encouraged to notify the company by completing a specified form.
Work Environment:
- Offices are central to collaboration and the company's cultural identity. Employees are expected to spend at least half of their work time in their assigned office unless formally approved to work fully remotely.
- For certain roles, such as those based at green-light hubs, employees are expected to be in-office for 100% of their time. Employees are encouraged to speak with their recruiter to better understand in-office expectations for the role.
