Assistant General Counsel, Intellectual Property and Commercial Litigation (on-site)

Dollar Tree•Chesapeake, VA

51d•$175,000 - $205,500•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant General Counsel, Intellectual Property and Commercial Litigation provides strategic legal guidance across a broad range of intellectual property matters and commercial disputes. The role works closely with the Merchandise team and other business partners to provide legal advice, protect brands, and develop training and business solutions for intellectual property and product-related matters. It also manages the defense of certain commercial litigation, including intellectual property and consumer class action litigation. The position reviews product names, packaging, labeling, and marketing materials for intellectual property risks; manages a private-label trademark portfolio across the United States, Canada, and China; evaluates and responds to infringement claims; and oversees IP and commercial disputes. It advises on product-related regulatory and compliance risks, coordinates outside counsel on patent matters, and provides cross-functional guidance on artwork, packaging, creative assets, and vendor transitions. The role is based in an office environment and requires 40 or more work hours per week, with occasional travel. The listed starting salary is $175,000–$205,500 based on experience, plus a 25% bonus and equity.

Requirements

Juris Doctorate.
7–10+ years of relevant intellectual property experience, with a focus on trademarks, and commercial litigation experience.
Bar membership in good standing with at least one state and eligibility to be issued a Virginia Corporate Counsel Certificate if not a member of the Virginia Bar.
Ability to work in an office environment 40 or more hours per week, with occasional travel.
Excellent communication skills and good judgment.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, multitasking, and prioritization capabilities.
Capacity to operate both strategically and tactically as needed.
Attention to detail and accuracy.
Intermediate to advanced working knowledge of Microsoft Office desktop applications, including Excel, Access, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Exposure to web-based applications, including web forms, portals, and workflow tools.

Nice To Haves

Retail experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Review product names, packaging, labeling, and marketing materials to identify and mitigate intellectual property risks.
Work with outside counsel as necessary for in-depth product clearance.
Advise business teams on potential infringement issues and recommend compliant, protectable branding strategies.
Manage private-label trademarks across the United States, Canada, and China, including clearance, prosecution, maintenance, and enforcement.
Partner with outside counsel on domestic and international trademark matters.
Receive, evaluate, and respond to claims of alleged intellectual property infringement.
Develop practical resolution strategies, including negotiation and risk mitigation.
Manage intellectual property litigation.
Coordinate with outside counsel to address infringing uses of company brands, including unauthorized URLs, online marketplace listings, and social media activity.
Advise the Merchandise team on intellectual property fundamentals and risk awareness.
Provide guidance on appropriate use of vendor-supplied artwork, packaging, and creative assets, including risks associated with reuse or modification.
Support best practices in vendor transitions to avoid improper use of prior vendor materials.
Identify and advise on potential product-related risks, including matters within the scope of the Consumer Product Safety Commission.
Collaborate with internal stakeholders on labeling, safety, and compliance considerations.
Work with outside counsel to assess patent-related risks associated with products.
Facilitate product reviews and obtain guidance on potential exposure and mitigation strategies.
Actively manage certain commercial disputes, including pre-litigation and active litigation.
Select and actively monitor outside counsel to ensure effective case handling, with an emphasis on efficiency and cost consciousness.
Communicate and build relationships with internal business partners, vendors, and outside parties, using good judgment.
Perform other related duties as required by the supervisor.