Intellectual Property Counsel
- Genève
- CDI
- Temps-plein
L'OCCITANE is also committed to sustainability for business, people & the planet, as well as respect of human rights, ethics principles and labour protection. All employees at L'OCCITANE must therefore implement the company's mission and integrate the social, environmental, economic and legal effects of their actions in their day-to-day job. In practice, this means that any employee at L'OCCITANE shall contribute to growing sales, regenerating nature, caring for our consumers & partners and supporting our employees. The L'OCCITANE Group is a certified B CorporationTM.CONTEXT & MISSION:We are looking for a highly motivated Intellectual Property Counsel ! As a key member of the Group Legal Team, you will handle IP portfolios for some of the L'Occitane Group brands, which include L'Occitane en Provence, Melvita, Erborian, L'Occitane au Brésil, LimeLife by Alcone, Elemis, Sol de Janeiro and Dr. Vranjes (the “Brands”), on a worldwide basis, directly and in coordination with the Brand's teams, external lawyers and service providers.
The role primarily focuses on advising the Brands' teams on any IP issues (including trademark clearance checks and IP contracts), setting an efficient and innovative IP rights protection, but also protecting the Brands from infringements. The IP Counsel will also play a key role in educating and coordinating IP issues, goals and workflow within the Brands' teams.The position is based in Plan-les-Ouates (near Geneva) and reports to the Head of Global IP & Brand Protection.MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:1. IP rights portfolios managementManage IP rights applications and registrations; reply to refusals (with outside counsels)Check trademark watches; coordinate IP litigations, oppositions, cancellations, enforcementsCoordinate IP rights renewals, including evidence of useHandle recordals (change of ownership, change of names, etc.)2. IP advice, searches and clearancesConduct IP rights searches and clearancesAdvise and provide IP ad hoc analysis, opinions and assistance to the businessDraft and negotiate IP contracts (including copyright assignement, coexistence, models, settlement agreements, etc.)Deal with image rights issues3. Other ad hoc IP tasksExecute an audit of the IP right portfolios (ensure that scope of protection is safe)Gather and prepare evidence for IP prosecution, litigation and enforcement mattersSet and control budget; review invoicesPrepare POAs and other relevant IP documents; arrange notarization, Apostille or legalization4. Brand protectionConduct domain names surveillance, assess risks and launch proportionate responsesHandle online and offline lookalikes and brand abuse enforcementsHOW YOU CAN FIT:Master's degree in IP Law+6 years' in-house experience in IP, in a corporate international environment. An experience in law firm is a plus.Strong experience in IP contracts and trademarks searches/clearancesFluent in English (including drafting skills), French is a real plusStrong customer centricity mindset and business acumen, results focused, proactive problem solverExcellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively and develop strong relationships at all levels and across functionsAbility to anticipate, efficiently manage multiple queries and issues and meet deadlinesStrong team player with the ability to work independentlyPrecise with attention to details, hands-on approach and able to deal with ambiguityAppetite for challenges and at ease in an international environment with remote & multicultural teamsTravel requirements: occasional trips in the EUWHAT WE OFFER:Working for a unique company, strongly committed towards the planet and the people (B Corp certification)Working with passionate colleagues coming from all over the worldA unique culture centered around entrepreneurship, where everyone is expected to collaborate, experiment & move fastInternal mobility opportunitiesMonthly allocation & discount for store productsAttractive Social Insurances coverage5 weeks annual leaves & 3 extra-days offered as public holidaysFlexible and hybrid work arrangementAttractive Parental Leave PolicyPublic transport allowancePERMANENT CONTRACTSTARTING DATE: October 2025LOCATION: Geneva (Plan-les-Ouates), SwitzerlandL'OCCITANE is an equal opportunities employer. This means that, when making decisions about our employees' careers with us, our main considerations are their ability to do their jobs and develop in their roles. One way we cultivate change is by creating a more diverse and inclusive workplace and organizational culture. As part of this, we are committed to building an environment that is free from discrimination and harassment where everyone feels respected and valued. We recruit positive-minded people who share our core values - entrepreneurship, team spirit, leading by example and authenticity - and our commitment to sustainability.
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