Director, Legal & Compliance Counsel - Intellectual Property US

Job Title: Director, Legal & Compliance Counsel - Intellectual Property

Division: Legal - Intellectual Property

Location: Hudson Yards, NYC

Reports To: SVP, Chief IP Counsel

Who We Are

For more than a century, L'Oreal has devoted its energy, innovation, and scientific excellence solely to one business: Beauty. Our goal is to offer each and every person around the world the best of beauty in terms of quality, efficacy, safety, sincerity and responsibility to satisfy all beauty needs and desires in their infinite diversity.

The L'Oreal USA Legal Team is at the center of L'Oreal's mission to create the beauty that moves the world. We are strategic partners to all areas of the business, protecting our brands, our people, and our company while ensuring we are in full compliance with the law and meeting our high ethical standards. Legal is a globally connected and collaborative community that provides advice, adds value and shares knowledge across all of L'Oreal. Come join our dynamic team!

What You Will Do

We are seeking a highly motivated attorney whose primary focus will be managing a high-volume U.S. trademark portfolio across a diverse stable of beauty brands. While the core of the role is dedicated to trademark law, the ideal candidate will also bring well-rounded knowledge of copyright and right of publicity in connection with product launches, marketing campaigns, promotions, and digital media initiatives.

A Day in the Life

Reporting directly to the SVP, Intellectual Property (IP) Counsel in Hudson Yards, NY, you will orchestrate our holistic intellectual property strategy across an iconic brand portfolio, safeguarding brand equity, proprietary designs, and creative assets.

• Direct end to end IP clearance and risk assessment across trademarks, design rights, and trade dress for global product rollouts and marketing campaigns.
• Steer multi-disciplinary IP counselling covering copyright, licensing, digital media, and rights of publicity for high profile launches and commercial collaborations.
• Structure, draft, and negotiate complex IP agreements, coexistence pacts, commercial assignments, and strategic brand partnerships.
• Lead adversarial IP proceedings, opposition strategy, and enforcement actions in close partnership with outside counsel.
• Champion enterprise wide IP governance, modernizing operational playbooks and mentoring direct legal team members in advanced portfolio management.

We Are Looking For

You bring strategic legal vision and proven leadership in safeguarding multi-category brand portfolios. You bring:

• J.D. and active bar membership in good standing (New York bar).
• 8 - 12 years of dedicated trademark law experience, supplemented by strong working experience in copyright and right of publicity matters.
• Experience and interest in emerging technologies, including the integration of AI into daily practice.
• Excellent judgment, business acumen, and ability to communicate complex legal issues clearly to non-legal stakeholders.
• Excellent legal writing skills, highly organized and detail oriented.
• Comfortable operating in a fast-pasted, high-volume environment with competing priorities.
• Ability to multitask and manage deadlines for heavy workload.
• Manage the company's U.S. trademark portfolio, including conducting and overseeing a high-volume of trademark clearances (preliminary scans and full search reports) and providing advice to internal clients.
• Advise brand and marketing teams on trademark adoption and proper use, including naming, packaging, and campaign clearance.
• Advise on trade dress and design patent protection strategies, including product packaging and configuration.
• Advise clients on copyright and right of publicity issues to complement core trademark guidance in connection with product launches, marketing campaigns, promotions, and digital media initiatives.
• Draft and negotiate trademark agreements, including settlement agreements, trademark assignments, licenses, coexistence agreements, product placement, co-branding agreements, and related commercial agreements, and provide input on copyright and right of publicity clauses in related agreements.
• Coordinate with and supervise outside counsel on contentious matters, including opposition proceedings, cancellations, and litigation.
• Implement trademark policies, playbooks, and training materials for internal stakeholders.
• Provide direction and basic operational guidance to reporting paralegals.

Additional Benefits Information As Follows

Salary Range: $138,500 - $200,800 (The actual compensation will depend on a variety of job-related factors which may include geographic location, work experience, education, and skill level)

• Competitive Benefit Package (Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Pension Plan)
• Hybrid Work Policy (3 Days in Office, 2 Days Work from Home); Being present in the office three days a week is considered an essential function of all office-based roles for eligible full-time employees.
• Flexible Time Off (Paid Company Holidays, Paid Vacation, Vacation Buy Program, Volunteer Time, Summer Fridays & More!)
• Access to Company Perks (VIP Access to L'Oreal's Internal Shop for Discounted Products, Monthly Mobile Allowance)
• Learning & Development Opportunities (Unlimited Access to E-learnings, Lunch & Learn Sessions, Mentorship Programs, & More!)
• Employee Resource Groups (Think Tanks and Innovation Squads)
• Access to Mental Health & Wellness Programs

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and take pride in a diverse environment. We would love to find out more about you as a candidate and do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, medical condition or disability, or any other legally protected status.

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