Commercially minded leader driving revenue and customer growth for a global SaaS company. Focus on operational excellence and team development across the region.
About the role
- Director of Global Trademarks & Patents at Hershey leading worldwide IP strategy and managing legal team for brand protection. Collaborating across functions for value creation and risk management.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement strategic plans for the global IP portfolio
- Oversee trademark and patent management activities, including clearance, registration, enforcement, litigation, and anti-counterfeiting initiatives on a worldwide scale
- Draft, review, and negotiate complex IP agreements such as technology transfer, licensing, joint development, and research collaborations
- Advise and support cross-functional teams (e.g., R&D, marketing, product, licensing, engineering) with business-oriented IP guidance
- Lead and manage the IP legal team and external counsel/vendors, overseeing budget, resource allocation, and team development
Requirements
- Juris Doctor (JD) and a USPTO bar registration required
- Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania or ability to obtain a limited corporate counsel license in Pennsylvania
- Minimum 12 years of experience in intellectual property, trademarks, patents, and trade secrets, including in-house legal department experience (preferably at a consumer-packaged goods company) or relevant law firm experience
- In-depth knowledge of global IP, trademarks, and patent laws and regulations
- Strong experience in defending IP claims, managing disputes, and providing risk management advice
- Capacity to operate both autonomously and collaboratively within an interdisciplinary legal and business team environment
- Excellent oral and written communication, research, and analytical skills.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- 401(k) matching
- Flexible work hours
- Paid time off
- Professional development opportunities
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