Global Offline Brand Protection Manager

VF Corporation • Stratham, NH

22h • $120,000 - $150,000

About The Position

The Global Offline Brand Protection Manager supports VF’s Global Brand Enforcement Team by managing external vendors and a global network of investigators, and by planning, coordinating, and overseeing raids, seizures, and other physical enforcement actions against manufacturers, distributors, and sellers of counterfeit goods. The role works closely with law enforcement, customs authorities, and internal and external partners across jurisdictions, and directs enforcement actions in multiple jurisdictions.

The manager supports implementation of VF’s global offline brand enforcement program, leads investigative efforts, coordinates enforcement activities, and provides investigative leadership and subject matter expertise on significant fraud matters, asset recovery efforts, and sensitive investigations. The role also supports cross-functional coordination, delivers training, manages external relationships, coordinates customs and border activities, and represents VF with industry coalitions, government agencies, law enforcement organizations, and investigative partners.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience and professional achievements working in a law firm, law department, or corporate investigations department.
• Significant experience leading physical/offline anti-counterfeiting enforcement and managing engagement with law enforcement and customs authorities.
• General knowledge of Intellectual Property Rights and Trademark Law.
• Demonstrated experience planning and executing raids and seizures and coordinating with law enforcement, customs, and prosecutors across multiple jurisdictions.
• Experience building and managing a global network of external investigators, vendors, and counsel, including budget and vendor-management responsibility.
• Working knowledge of customs recordation and border-enforcement processes domestically and internationally, such as U.S. CBP.
• Strong project management, cross-functional influence, and global program-management skills.
• Demonstrated research, critical-thinking, and analytical skills, including applying investigative research to analyze information and build cases.
• Ability to assess legal risk and escalate appropriately.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.

Responsibilities

• Support implementation of VF’s global offline brand enforcement program by coordinating enforcement activities, monitoring program performance, and assisting with annual enforcement priorities and initiatives.
• Lead large-scale investigative efforts involving test purchases, surveillance, intelligence gathering, and evidence development to support enforcement actions, civil proceedings, and criminal referrals across multiple jurisdictions.
• Coordinate with investigators, enforcement vendors, and internal stakeholders to promote consistent execution and adherence to operational standards and protocols across global markets.
• Plan and oversee physical enforcement operations, including multi-jurisdictional raids, seizures, border actions, and coordinated investigations with law enforcement, customs authorities, prosecutors, and external partners.
• Provide investigative leadership and subject matter expertise for significant fraud matters, asset recovery efforts, and sensitive investigations with potential financial, legal, or reputational impact to VF.
• Coordinate across Legal, Product, Supply Chain, DT, Security, and regional teams to support timely enforcement actions and resolution of complex brand protection matters.
• Develop and deliver offline brand protection training to employees, law enforcement, customs officials, and other external stakeholders.
• Manage relationships with external investigators, enforcement vendors, and service providers to support operational effectiveness and intellectual property protection.
• Coordinate with customs agencies and border authorities on seizures, detentions, investigations, and product authentication activities involving VF brands.
• Represent VF operationally with industry coalitions, government agencies, law enforcement organizations, and investigative partners to advance enforcement and strengthen external partnerships.

Benefits

• Eligible for additional compensation awards that may include an annual incentive plan, sales incentive, or commission potential.
• VF offers benefit programs; details are provided during the hiring process.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed