On - Senior Trademark Counsel - Zürich

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In short

On is looking for a business-oriented, pragmatic, and proactive trademark lawyer to join the On Legal Team in Zurich, Switzerland reporting to the Head of Intellectual Property.

The ideal candidate has a proven track record of independently and efficiently managing a large, diverse and complex workload of trademark and IP related matters on a global scale. Someone with experience from both law firm and in-house and who enjoys day-to-day and hands-on work as well as leading and executing strategic projects and initiatives.

Your mission

– Advise business stakeholders on all aspects of trademark related matters
– Manage global trademark portfolios, including clearance, filing strategies, and prosecution matters
– Manage oppositions, cancellations, and other contested proceedings and litigations around the world
– Manage enforcement actions and support brand protection efforts
– Draft and negotiate co-existence, settlement, and license agreements
– Develop and implement guidelines and strategies related to trademarks
– Raise awareness and hold trainings with internal and external stakeholders on trademark related topics

Your story

– At least 8 years of experience working as a lawyer at law firms and/or as an in-house counsel
– Independently and efficiently manage a large, diverse and complex workload of trademark and IP related matters on a global scale (experience with registered designs is a plus)
– Hands-on experience in handling global trademark matters, from clearance and prosecution to enforcement actions
– Experience in managing large number of complex oppositions, cancellations, and other contested proceedings and litigations
– Experience in drafting and negotiating agreements such as global co-existence, license and settlement agreements
– Enjoys handling day-to-day and hands-on activities as well as leading and executing strategic projects and initiatives
– Adapt easily to fast-moving and changing projects, prioritizing and triaging effectively
– Strong interpersonal skills, ability to work independently but also in a team environment
– Business fluent in English

Meet the team

Being part of the Legal Team at On means being an entrepreneurial minded self-starter, with exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, an understanding of overarching team and company goals, who likes teamwork and is not afraid of venturing into unknown territory and working autonomously with a high degree of proactiveness.