Marketing & IP Counsel Job at Jobot in Louisville

This Jobot Job is hosted by: Sherwin Souzankari

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Salary: $120,000 - $175,000 per year

A bit about us:

We’re a family-owned spirits company with deep roots stretching back generations, proud to craft and distribute a diverse portfolio of beloved brands enjoyed around the world. We’re passionate about quality, innovation, and tradition, and we take pride in our role as stewards of time-honored recipes as well as pioneers of new tastes. From iconic whiskies and bourbons to fine tequilas, vodkas, and liqueurs, we aim to bring people together to share memorable experiences. Our dedicated teams work across distilleries, bottling plants, and offices to ensure every product we create upholds our commitment to excellence. Guided by entrepreneurial spirit and a long-term vision, we continue to grow responsibly, always staying true to our heritage and our values.

Why join us?

• Great reputation
• Leadership opportunity
• Fantastic benefits

Job Details

We’re looking for a seasoned legal leader to help steer our global expansion by overseeing intellectual property matters and ensuring that all marketing and product initiatives meet international legal and regulatory expectations. This individual will direct our worldwide IP portfolio, advise on advertising, brand safeguards, promotions, and commercial agreements, and head up legal efforts tied to launching new products under our growing suite of global brands.

This role also manages a team dedicated to marketing compliance, making sure new product formulas, labels, and marketing content align with regulatory standards across diverse markets, and that any marketing claims are well-supported and risks are controlled. Additionally, this person will serve as a strategic advisor to our marketing leaders, offering input on campaign direction and brand strategies, and will drive training initiatives to keep marketing teams aligned with responsible marketing practices.

We’re looking for someone who combines expertise in international regulatory frameworks with the ability to lead cross-functional teams and deliver practical legal guidance that enables innovation, protects our assets, and supports growth in a complex global environment.

Key responsibilities include:

• Overseeing our international trademark and brand protection portfolio, managing filings, enforcement, and anti-counterfeit strategies
• Reviewing and helping shape marketing, advertising, and sponsorship agreements to ensure they reflect our brand priorities and legal obligations
• Identifying risks in marketing content, verifying claims, and supporting the defense of these claims as needed
• Leading training programs to embed responsible marketing practices across all regions
• Providing business-focused legal support to teams in Marketing, Innovation, and Sales
• Guiding compliance work tied to launching new products globally, including label and formulation reviews
• Mentoring a dedicated team focused on marketing compliance and regulatory clearances
• Partnering closely with commercial leaders to enable compliant, timely go-to-market execution

Requirements:

• Juris Doctor and active license
• At least a decade of experience in relevant legal areas
• Background in managing organizational change and influencing cross-functional stakeholders

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