Senior Manager Intellectual Property – Inhouse Counsel (f/m/d)

RiGO Trading S.A.

  • Senningerberg, Luxemburg
  • Unbefristet
  • Vollzeit
  • 6 Tage her
The registered office of RIGO Trading S.A. is established in the municipality of Niederanven in the Moonar business complex close to the Findel Airport. The company was launched in 2014 and employs currently more than 90 employees.One of the company’s purposes is to acquire, manage, and transfer intellectual and industrial property rights. RiGO Trading S.A. handles procurement for its group companies, including CAPEX, raw materials, packaging, and printed materials. The company also manages the distribution of goods to over 40 markets, including Luxembourg, and to duty‑free and retail customers worldwide.Are you passionate about HARIBO and interested in making this iconic brand big in new markets? Then be part of our mission and join our international team spreading happiness around the globe. Starting as soon as possible, we are looking to recruit a skilled and passionate.Senior Manager Intellectual Property – Inhouse Counsel (f/m/d)Fixed-term 12 months (CDD)Ref. Pos_210499Role OverviewThe position is responsible for providing legal guidance, direction, and support to internal stakeholders of the HARIBO group in the Intellectual Property practice area.Main responsibilities:
  • Providing guidance to legal support staff, managing outside counsel, implementing tactics, policies and procedures and activities necessary to establish and maintain the HARIBO group’s trademark, design and patent portfolio, and to prosecute and defend trademark-, design- and patent related claims and cases.
  • Providing legal counsel in support of the acquisition, clearance, adoption, use, licensing and enforcement of intellectual property.
  • Taking the leadership role to actively support the HARIBO group’s quality improvement initiatives.
  • Tracking legal trends and giving recommendations for continuous improvement as appropriate for the HARIBO group.
  • Preparing, negotiating, and interpreting contracts.
  • Preparing and implementing policies and practices in response to legal and regulatory requirements.
  • Preparing and delivering training regarding legal and regulatory requirements.
Required Profile:Education Specifications:Fully qualified Lawyer or IP Counsel from any jurisdiction.Experience Requirements:This role typically requires a minimum of 3 years of related experience in a law firm and/or corporate legal department.General requirements:
  • A high level of integrity, excellent judgment and analytical skills, and the ability to identify all relevant issues.
  • Excellent decision making and problem solving skills as well as strong written and verbal communication skills (including good listening skills) and the ability to achieve positive outcomes through influence.
  • The ability to lead and work well in a team environment.
  • Organization, planning and research skills.
  • An ability to provide sound legal advice that is responsive to the business needs of the HARIBO group as well as responds to clients’ needs consistent with corporate strategies and objectives.
  • An appreciation and awareness of the legal/business interface.
  • An ability to work on multiple tasks simultaneously in a dynamic and fast paced work environment.
  • Business fluent in German and English. Language skills in French will be considered as a plus.
  • Ability to travel occasionally.
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