Intellectual Property/Counsel/In House/Birmingham, Alabama
Location: Birmingham, Alabama
Description: GCC Consulting is currently seeking to employ Intellectual Property/Counsel/In House/Birmingham, Alabama right now, this job will be situated in Alabama. More details about this job opportunity please give attention to these descriptions. Division Counsel Trademark Duties: Reports to Divisional Vice President. Provides legal services and resolves lega! l matters for assigned responsibilities or clients. Supports the business in the achievement of business objectives by rendering sound legal advice and managing legal risks to the corporation. Will be responsible for compliance with applicable Corporate and Divisional Policies and procedures. Is the most senior-level individual contributor or the first level supervising attorney in company's Legal Division. Identifies highly complex legal issues related to assigned matter; develops alternative solutions, and implements resolution. Resolves complex to highly complex legal matters in practice area independently. Leads cross-functional projects. Possesses in-depth knowledge of company's businesses supported and knowledge of the broader business impact. Keeps abreast of changes in laws that affect client areas. Regularly negotiates independently with customers, suppliers or government agencies on matters of strategic importance that affect a substantial portion of company's bus! iness or areas of significant importance to senior management.! Selects and directs the work of outside counsel, defines project objectives and manages project. Identifies unmet needs and future legal issues and proactively proposes strategies to optimize outcomes and results for the company. The Division Counsel of Trademarks mentors, coaches, and directs a team of 7, attorneys and support staff; serves as a role model and as a champion of the legal department through work ethic, attitude, interpersonal skills and successful results. Plays a key role in selecting, recruiting and developing attorneys and support staff. Provides input into attorney performance evaluations, merit increases and developmental planning and assignments. Advises legal department managers of critical project developments in a timely manner. Executes core job responsibilities in a timely manner. Assigned matters have significant impact to company's overall. Advises Managers, Directors, Division Vice Presidents and Officers. Recognized by these clients as both e! xpert in substantive area and relied upon for individual advice. May have direct budget responsibility and manages significant budget issues. Develops and manages budgets for assigned legal matters. Serves as a recognized resource for both management and other attorneys on innovative ideas in highly complex areas of the law.
Qualifications : A J.D. degree from an accredited law school. 10+ years of trademark experience. Bar membership, in good standing, with 10+ years- experience of law firm and in-house experience. Excellent analytical, communication, writing, and editing skills. Effective at multitasking. Critical thinking and excellent oral communication skills. Proven leadership skill, leading and developing a team. Some travel may be required.
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This job starts available on: Wed, 13 Nov 2013 14:10:39 GMT
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