Head of Legal

2 days ago

London Area, United Kingdom Brambles Full time £80,100 - £180,000 per year

The Head of Legal – IP will be a key member of the global legal leadership team, reporting directly into the Chief Legal Officer and the have the responsibility of leading the global intellectual property strategy across Brambles. Key purpose will be aligning IP initiatives with business objectives and innovation priorities, overseeing the management of the company's IP portfolio, providing strategic legal guidance on all IP-related matters and ensuring protection, enforcement and commercialisation of the enterprise's IP assets.

Key Accountabilities

  • Define, execute, and continuously improve a global IP strategy that aligns with enterprise goals, leveraging robust KPIs to track performance and impact.
  • Oversee the development, protection, management, and commercialisation of the company's IP portfolio, including patents, trademarks, copyrights, and digital assets, while providing strategic legal advice, managing contentious matters, and negotiating complex agreements to maximise value.
  • Shape and lead the Company's IP Review Committee, ensuring appropriate key stakeholders are involved and well informed.
  • Champion technology enablement by adopting AI, automation, and digital tools to streamline IP processes, optimise operational efficiency, and enhance portfolio management.
  • Monitor and mitigate legal and regulatory risks related to IP and brand use, stay abreast of evolving IP trends, and ensure compliance with international frameworks through robust enforcement and proactive risk management strategies.
  • Build IP awareness and capability across the business by developing internal policies, delivering global training, and fostering a culture of innovation and compliance among stakeholders and the IP team.
  • Manage relationships with external counsel and agents globally, and oversee team development, budgeting, and resource allocation to achieve operational excellence and continuous improvement.
  • Active member of the Legal Leadership Team and contribute to the development and implementation of the strategy for the Legal function.

About the Person

  • Ability to operate effectively across a matrix and wide range of leadership styles, being an effective influencer and persuasive spokesperson across the entire organisation
  • Technical IP expertise
  • Credibility and gravitas across strategic, financial, and operational discussions at a senior level
  • Decision maker, driven by objectives, solutions, and results.
  • Strategic and critical thinker, anticipate & provide scenarios for different problems.
  • A deep understanding of how businesses work with the ability to see the big picture
  • Operational Excellence and commitment to quality

Experience & Skills

  • 8-10+ years' PQE.
  • Extensive experience managing global IP portfolios and contentious IP matters in an in house environment.
  • Developing and delivering a global IP protection and defensive strategy
  • Strong understanding of IP legislation ideally in UK, Europe, US and Australia
  • Skilled in contract negotiation and drafting
  • Experience working globally in a fast-paced matrix environment

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