Associate Counsel Intellectual Property
Jazwares Careers, Plantation, FL, United States
The Associate Counsel Intellectual Property and Commercial Transactions is responsible for a full range of tasks required to protect Jazwares IP portfolio and mitigate litigation risks. This role works directly under the Associate General Counsel, IP and will assist with managing and driving IP strategy for the company’s trademarks, trade dress, copyrights, trade secrets, and domain names. This role collaborates closely with Jazwares’ brand, business and licensing teams to gain a deeper understanding of key assets and develop and implement comprehensive IP protection strategies and policies. The Associate Counsel IP will work with outside counsel to develop and maintain Jazwares’ trademark portfolio, as well as support IP counseling and IP litigation matters. This role will also involve work on a broad range of other legal issues including preparation of option, independent contractor, license, and distribution agreements and general business contract review and negotiation.
What You Will Do:
Manage and drive strategy for all types of IP matters across the company, including those related to trademarks, trade dress, trade secrets, copyrights and domain names
Manage outside counsel to build and maintain Jazwares’ IP portfolios
Counsel business stakeholders with respect to IP issues, including those related to new product releases
Oversee outside counsel and manage IP litigation matters in partnership with the legal litigation team
Handle drafting, review, and negotiation of commercial contracts, including licensing agreements (inbound/outbound), distribution agreements, NDAs and marketing and customer agreements
Forge relationships with business leaders across the company in order to strategically develop and implement strategies, including policies, IP strategies and best practices
Handle transactional matters and contract review and negotiation
Perform other duties as assigned
Supervisor Responsibilities/Manages People: No
What We Are Looking For:
Bachelor's degree in a related field required
JD from an accredited law school required
Practicing attorney in the US, in good standing with the Florida bar or another state with the ability to become Authorized House Counsel
3+ years of substantive intellectual property and transactional experience with a corporate legal department or a nationally recognized law firm
Experience counseling clients on all types of intellectual property and contract matters
A team player who can form and foster business relationships with internal clients and is committed to being a true legal partner
Excellent communication (oral and written) and interpersonal skills within and across departments and externally – must be proactive in providing counsel to clients
Strong writing skills required
Highly organized with the ability to manage deadlines and a heavy workload while remaining calm in a high‑pressure environment
Sound judgment; ability to make clear and reasoned recommendations; ability to think cross‑functionally and determine who should be kept informed
Self‑starter with good business sense and a sense of urgency, honesty, and fairness
Self‑confident with the ability to quickly inspire confidence from internal business clients
Preferred Qualifications
US trademark clearance experience
US and foreign IP portfolio management experience
Trademark, trade dress, copyright, domain name and trade secret enforcement experience
Transactional/contract review and negotiation experience
Experience working with consumer products and on counterfeiting matters a plus
Multilingual a plus
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.
What We Offer: At Jazwares, we believe in providing our employees with comprehensive and competitive benefits that support their well-being and overall satisfaction.
The base salary may vary based on experience, role tenure, performance, industry, and location.
Eligibility for the annual performance incentive may apply.
Jazwares is a multi‑state employer, so the salary range may not apply to other states.
Our benefits package includes basic medical insurance that is 100% company‑paid for employees and their children, employee basic life and AD&D insurance, a 401(K) retirement program with Jazwares matching up to 4% of pretax or post‑tax deferrals, short and long‑term disability, and tuition reimbursement.
Our work environment provides a flexible work schedule that includes Monday through Thursday on‑site, with an optional WFH on Fridays, up to 20 workdays fully remote each year, and time off for vacation and sick leave.
Through Jazwares Cares, you will have the opportunity to volunteer for up to 16 hours a year on community service projects.
JAZWARES is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, ancestry, disability, age, military status, marital status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Jazwares is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities.
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What You Will Do:
Manage and drive strategy for all types of IP matters across the company, including those related to trademarks, trade dress, trade secrets, copyrights and domain names
Manage outside counsel to build and maintain Jazwares’ IP portfolios
Counsel business stakeholders with respect to IP issues, including those related to new product releases
Oversee outside counsel and manage IP litigation matters in partnership with the legal litigation team
Handle drafting, review, and negotiation of commercial contracts, including licensing agreements (inbound/outbound), distribution agreements, NDAs and marketing and customer agreements
Forge relationships with business leaders across the company in order to strategically develop and implement strategies, including policies, IP strategies and best practices
Handle transactional matters and contract review and negotiation
Perform other duties as assigned
Supervisor Responsibilities/Manages People: No
What We Are Looking For:
Bachelor's degree in a related field required
JD from an accredited law school required
Practicing attorney in the US, in good standing with the Florida bar or another state with the ability to become Authorized House Counsel
3+ years of substantive intellectual property and transactional experience with a corporate legal department or a nationally recognized law firm
Experience counseling clients on all types of intellectual property and contract matters
A team player who can form and foster business relationships with internal clients and is committed to being a true legal partner
Excellent communication (oral and written) and interpersonal skills within and across departments and externally – must be proactive in providing counsel to clients
Strong writing skills required
Highly organized with the ability to manage deadlines and a heavy workload while remaining calm in a high‑pressure environment
Sound judgment; ability to make clear and reasoned recommendations; ability to think cross‑functionally and determine who should be kept informed
Self‑starter with good business sense and a sense of urgency, honesty, and fairness
Self‑confident with the ability to quickly inspire confidence from internal business clients
Preferred Qualifications
US trademark clearance experience
US and foreign IP portfolio management experience
Trademark, trade dress, copyright, domain name and trade secret enforcement experience
Transactional/contract review and negotiation experience
Experience working with consumer products and on counterfeiting matters a plus
Multilingual a plus
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.
What We Offer: At Jazwares, we believe in providing our employees with comprehensive and competitive benefits that support their well-being and overall satisfaction.
The base salary may vary based on experience, role tenure, performance, industry, and location.
Eligibility for the annual performance incentive may apply.
Jazwares is a multi‑state employer, so the salary range may not apply to other states.
Our benefits package includes basic medical insurance that is 100% company‑paid for employees and their children, employee basic life and AD&D insurance, a 401(K) retirement program with Jazwares matching up to 4% of pretax or post‑tax deferrals, short and long‑term disability, and tuition reimbursement.
Our work environment provides a flexible work schedule that includes Monday through Thursday on‑site, with an optional WFH on Fridays, up to 20 workdays fully remote each year, and time off for vacation and sick leave.
Through Jazwares Cares, you will have the opportunity to volunteer for up to 16 hours a year on community service projects.
JAZWARES is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, ancestry, disability, age, military status, marital status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Jazwares is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities.
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