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Job Description
UnitedLex India Pvt Ltd (erstwhile iRunway India Pvt Ltd) is hiring for the role of Sr Associate - Trademark Counsel
Location:
Gurgaon/Bengaluru
Overall Purpose Of Job
This is a lawyer role with UnitedLex supporting exclusively the Haleon Intellectual Property (IP) team. This role is about supporting the IP team on all transactional intellectual property issues that arise in the context of business transactions, such as divestments, acquisitions, licensing, mergers, JV, distribution agreements, etc. This role focuses on Haleon brand rights, trade marks, copyrights, domain names, and related rights, and requires working globally with multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural functions, teams and stakeholders.
Qualifications
Qualified as a solicitor/attorney from accredited law school with bar qualification
Must be actively licensed attorney
Minimum 5 years experience practicing intellectual property law with experience managing complex intellectual property matters
Expertise in trade mark, copyright, domain names
Expertise in patent is a plus
Experience in providing legal advice in complex business transactions
Proven experience in drafting and negotiating IP agreements
Excellent research, analytical, and communication skills
Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage complex, multifaceted transactions
Experience in dispute resolution related to intellectual property is a plus
Client-focused approach and the ability to build strong client relationships
Skills
Driving growth
Takes accountability to deliver commitments and pushing for outcomes
Leverages data and collective knowledge to build strategic plans, driving productivity, growth and shareholder value
Moving things forward by stretching beyond comfort zones and by being obsessed with beating the competition, pushing boundaries and challenging the status quo
Ability to juggle multiple tasks - dynamic, and action-orientated, which meets deadlines and makes it happen
Deeply understands consumers and customers
Brings the outside in by approaching everything with inquiry and an effort to understand consumers’ and customers’ needs
Is focused on the future of Haleon by continuously looking at the future to shape priorities and keeping in mind Haleon continued and sustainable success at an enterprise level
Drives curiosity by their insatiable appetite for learning and growth and by being curious and open-minded to diverse and new perspectives that meet our stakeholders’ needs today and tomorrow
Ability to work efficiently under pressure and effectively manage competing priorities
Ability to resolve ambiguities and provide legal guidance in uncertain situations
Team building focus
Is purpose driven by leading with purpose, focusing on the “why” and the impact that their action have on the team
Breaks down barriers by working in an agile way across boundaries, challenging siloes and inefficiencies, with an owner mindset, prioritizing what matters most
Adapts style for positive impact by always being authentic and self-aware, always welcoming feedback, and staying responsive to the environment and stakeholders, and demonstrating flexibility of approach and always acting with integrity
Counselling business colleagues adapting to a variety of communication styles and needs
Motivates and unleashes potential
Cares and includes by creating a positive and inclusive place where diversity is valued, people feel a sense of belonging and can bring their best selves to work
Grows others by stretching and supporting each other and challenging with empathy and candour to encourage continual growth and drive performance
Inspires others by displaying passion about their work and the team
Key Responsibilities
Conduct detailed due diligence on intellectual property assets to assess the validity, scope, and enforceability of IP rights in connection with transactions
Participate in periodic project discussions with key stakeholders and other legal counterparts to track due diligence findings.
Audit, analyse, assess the intellectual property portfolios of Haleon but also those of third party entities to transactions to identify potential risks and opportunities
Review and draft IP-related agreements, including licenses, assignments, and various transactional agreements/documents
Review and edit IP related clauses in corporate transactional agreements (Share Purchase of Agreements, Sale Purchase Agreement, Asset Sale Agreements etc.)
Draft memo and presentations on one’s findings and research conclusions
Support in the development of IP portfolio optimization, including identifying opportunities for monetization and risk mitigation
Collaborate with other attorneys and professionals in cross-functional teams to support Haleon’s Brand Rights Team transactional work
Develop and maintain positive relationships with colleagues by providing high-quality, responsive, and proactive legal services
Stay up-to-date on legal and industry standards in the transactional and due diligence space
Supporting Vice President – Commercial/IP Transactions Attorney in his/her day-to-day activities
Create and deliver training to in-house clients
Perform other related activities as required
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UnitedLex is a data and professional services company delivering outcomes that create value and competitive advantage for legal and the business. Our business is anchored by a passion for innovation brought to life by a global community of diverse individuals determined to deliver on the promise of data mastery, legal acumen, and human ingenuity.
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