Legal Counsel - IP/Trademark

We re a leader in the pet care industry, which means we re not only ahead in volume, profit and market share, but our associates dare to Stand Taller. We innovate new products, impart new agilities into existing processes, constantly advance pet nutrition, and always pay it forward in the form of service for our communities and families. Are you up for the dare?This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.Position SummaryOur employees worldwide are committed to great brands such as Nespresso, Petfinder, Nescafé Dolce Gusto, San Pellegrino, DiGiorno, Coffee Mate, Purina, and more. The best of Legal professionals think ahead of the business needs. You re proactive regularly lending a hand to what we need before we need it, while keeping the organization compliant with standards and practices. You know all the ins and outs many of the details most of us will never know. You ll surround yourself with teams and projects that are making history in the pet care and consumer product industries. We re leaning on you for those details that make an immeasurable difference in every area of what we do.

As a member the Intellectual Property Counsel (Trademark) team, you ll ensure that Nestlé s Brand Intellectual Property assets are strategically developed, appropriately managed, and sufficiently protected to support our business. You ll work in close collaboration with U.S. based Brand IP team and the Nestlé global Brand IP organization.Work in close collaboration with U.S. business teams, Brand & Marketing Properties team at Nestlé HQ in Vevey, Switzerland and commercial legal departmentsAct as point of contact for legal and business teams to provide general legal advice on Intellectual Property matters (trademark, copyright, trade dress, design patents, social media, and domain names)Ensure that the Global Brand IP policies and guidelines are consistently appliedManage the IP portfolios (primarily trademark), including:Managing trademark clearance, providing clients with trademark availability and infringement analysis and risk mitigation strategies. Manage budget for trademark clearanceSupport prosecution of trademark applications and design patentsManage U.S. Trademark Office enforcement/defense in close collaboration with Nestlé USA, Nestlé Purina, and HQ legal teamsReview, draft, and manage 3rd party agreements relating to trademarks, copyrights, trade dress, and designsAnalyze and advise business on potential trademark and copyright infringement issues within the social media, advertising, and e-commerce contextManage the design patent portfolios, including: attending client meetings to ensure early clearance of proposed packaging and product designsand preparation of design patent applicationsDevelop and implement client education, training, and subject matter guidelines in order to build IP awareness within the organizationRequirementsJuris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law schoolActive bar admission in good standing in the United States5+ years of professional trademark legal experienceOtherExperience working in-house preferred**Position has option of working in either St. Louis, MO or Arlington, VA office locations**The approximate pay range for this position is $160,000.00 to $238,000.00. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as geographic location. Nestlé offers performance-based incentives and a competitive total rewards package, which includes a 401k with company match, healthcare coverage and a broad range of other benefits. Incentives and/or benefit packages may vary depending on the position. Learn more at About Us | Making an Impact | Nestle Careers (nestlejobs.com)REQUISITION ID:290851It is our business imperative to remain a very inclusive workplace.To our veterans and separated service members, you're at the forefront of our minds as we recruit top talent to join Nestlé. The skills you've gained while serving our country, such as flexibility, agility, and leadership, are much like the skills that will make you successful in this role. In addition, with our commitment to an inclusive work environment, we recognize the exceptional engagement and innovation displayed by individuals with disabilities. Nestlé seeks such skilled and qualified individuals to share our mission where you ll join a cohort of others who have chosen to call Nestlé home.The Nestlé Companies are an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer* seeking diversity in qualified applicants for employment. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, gender, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, perceived disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other protected status, as defined by applicable law. Prior to the next step in the recruiting process, we welcome you to inform us confidentially if you may require any special accommodations in order to participate fully in our recruitment experience. Contact us at [email protected] or please dial 711 and provide this number to the operator: 1-800-321-6467*Note: Nespresso is not a federal contractor and does not maintain affirmative action programsReview our applicant privacy notice before applying at