Law degree (LL.B., LL.M., Juris Doctor, or equivalent) with specialization in Trademark Law and Intellectual Property.
Minimum 8 years’ experience in Intellectual Property Law.
Experience in international law firms, global in-house legal teams, international IP practices, or brand protection organizations.
Extensive experience leading international trademark portfolios.
Demonstrated experience developing global governance frameworks.
Proven experience leading international trademark enforcement programmes.
Experience defining litigation and enforcement strategies.
Experience negotiating complex licensing and commercial agreements.
Extensive experience advising senior executives on strategic legal matters.
Experience operating across multiple jurisdictions and regulatory environments.
Skills & Competencies:
Recognized expertise in Trademark and Intellectual Property Law.
Strong strategic, commercial, and risk-based mindset.
Excellent analytical, legal drafting, and problem-solving skills.
Proven experience in governance, policy development, and implementation.
Strong stakeholder management, influencing, and relationship-building skills.
Ability to lead and drive outcomes through expertise without formal authority.
Excellent negotiation and conflict-resolution capabilities.
Strong executive-level communication and presentation skills.
Ability to translate complex legal and regulatory developments into practical business decisions.
Fluency in English; additional proficiency in German, Spanish, French, Brazilian Portuguese, or Chinese is an advantage.