Sr. Corporate Counsel

Job Description

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Are you ready to make a significant impact and shape the right legal landscape for the LEGO Group? We are seeking a dedicated and experienced IPR Enforcement Lead to join our team in Western Europe!

Core Responsibilities:

• Serve as the first line of defense for our IP strategy in the region and act as the knowledge expert within Western Europe.

• Be the main contact for business partners regarding brand protection and IPR activities.

• Handle customs seizures and records.

• Take initiative and address legal issues related to brand protection.

• Build close collaboration with relevant functional experts to provide the best solutions in line with priorities and strategy.

• Thrive in a dynamic and changing environment.

• Lead external counsels in IP-related legal matters.

• Ensure high levels of compliance in all matters related to IPR, GDPR, etc.

• Support knowledge sharing and process optimization within the full team

• Be an integral part of the Western Europe Legal Team and deliver the IPR agenda to relevant business partners.

Play your part in our team succeeding

The Western Europe Legal Team is responsible for both regional (Western Europe markets and IPR enforcement) and global (Operations, Facilities, and Procurement) matters. The team is dedicated to providing legal assistance for key tasks and projects that support the LEGO Group's strategic priorities and commercial goals.

Do you have, what it takes?

• A relevant degree or equivalent experience plus a minimum of 7 years of global experience in-house or in private practice, with relevant expertise in IP enforcement.

• Consistent track record in the IP/brand protection field.

• Experience in negotiations, advisory, matter management, and collaborator management.

• Ability and willingness to learn new skills and follow through on tasks.

• Highly collaborative and curious attitude with a "can do" approach.

Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis. However, please note we do amend or withdraw our jobs and reserve the right to do so at any time, including prior to any advertised closing date. So, if you're interested in this role we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

What’s in it for you?

Here is what you can expect:

Family Care Leave - We offer enhanced paid leave options for those important times.

Insurances – All colleagues are covered by our life and disability insurance which provides protection and peace of mind.

Wellbeing - We want our people to feel well and thrive. We offer resources and benefits to nurture physical and mental wellbeing along with opportunities to build community and inspire creativity.

Colleague Discount – We know you'll love to build, so from day 1 you will qualify for our generous colleague discount.

Bonus - We do our best work to succeed together. When goals are reached and if eligible, you'll be rewarded through our bonus scheme.

Workplace - When you join the team you'll be assigned a primary workplace location i.e. one of our Offices, stores or factories. Our hybrid work policy means an average of 3 days per week in the office. The hiring team will discuss the policy and role eligibility with you during the recruitment process.

Children are our role models. Their curiosity, creativity and imagination inspire everything we do. We strive to create a diverse, dynamic and inclusive culture of play at the LEGO Group, where everyone feels safe, valued and they belong.

The LEGO Group is highly committed to equal employment opportunity and equal pay and seeks to encourage applicants from all backgrounds (eg. sex, gender identity or expression, race/ethnicity, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, age and religion) to apply for roles in our team.

Research shows that women and people from different underrepresented backgrounds often only apply for a job if they meet 100% of the listed qualifications. For all candidates, if you dream of being a part of our team and you meet many, but not all of our listed qualifications for this role, please apply.

The LEGO Group is fully committed to Children’s Rights and Child Wellbeing across the globe. Candidates offered positions with high engagement with children are required to take part in Child Safeguarding Background Screening, as a condition of the offer.

Thank you for sharing our global commitment to Children’s Rights.

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