Director, AGC - Intellectual Property

Signet Jewelers • Akron, OH

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About The Position

Signet Jewelers is seeking an experienced attorney to join its Legal team as Director and Assistant General Counsel. This role serves as the Company's lead attorney for intellectual property matters and is responsible for developing and executing intellectual property strategy across Signet and its brands, with a primary focus on trademark and copyright. The attorney also provides practical, business-oriented legal advice on commercial, marketing, licensing, and other matters. The successful candidate is a strategic and collaborative legal advisor who can work independently, partner effectively with business leaders, and provide clear, practical guidance that balances legal risk with business objectives.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and Juris Doctor degree.
• Licensure to practice law in Ohio or at least one other state, with the ability to become licensed in Ohio.
• At least 7 years of job-related experience.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working as in-house counsel.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain Signet's intellectual property portfolios, including trademark, copyright, patent, and other intellectual property assets.
• Develop, enhance, and execute intellectual property strategies for Signet and its brands, including protection, registration, maintenance, enforcement, and optimization of intellectual property assets.
• Conduct and oversee trademark clearance and searches and provide practical advice regarding trademark availability and associated risks.
• Lead and manage outside counsel in intellectual property enforcement efforts, including trademark, copyright, domain name, and other infringement matters.
• Manage intellectual property litigation matters by working with outside counsel on case management and strategy while coordinating with Signet business teams.
• Provide strategic legal advice and counseling regarding intellectual property, advertising, marketing, social media, promotions, licensing, and other commercial matters.
• Draft, review, and negotiate licensing, sponsorship, marketing, intellectual property, and other commercial agreements.
• Manage outside counsel and the intellectual property legal budget, focusing on quality, efficiency, and appropriate allocation of resources.
• Develop practical processes, tools, resources, training, and guidance to help business teams identify, protect, and appropriately use intellectual property.
• Build strong, collaborative relationships with business leaders and cross-functional teams and provide practical, solutions-oriented legal counsel.
• Support other Legal team priorities and provide advice on additional matters as business needs require.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director