Global Legal Lead - Intellectual Property Job at Gallagher Group (Hamilton)

Aerospace Intellectual Property Counsel

We are seeking an Aerospace IP Counsel with expertise in intellectual property, ...

Location

United States

Salary:

130000.00 USD / Year

Axiom Law

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Juris Doctor (JD) or equivalent and active U.S. bar membership in good standing
5+ years of experience in intellectual property and corporate law, ideally with aerospace, aviation, or technology industry experience
Proven experience managing global IP portfolios, including patents, trademarks, and licensing agreements
Strong analytical, strategic, and client-facing skills, capable of advising legal and business stakeholders
Tech-savvy and adaptable, experienced with IP management systems and modern legal technology tools

Job Responsibility

Advise aerospace and aviation clients on global IP strategy, portfolio management, and enforcement
Guide products through all phases of the development cycle, identifying IP assets and implementing protection strategies
Draft, review, and negotiate complex commercial, technology, and licensing agreements for multinational corporations
Support regulatory compliance, due diligence, and cross-functional business initiatives, including sourcing, logistics, and financial services
Lead education and training initiatives on IP, patents, and trademarks for engineers, scientists, and internal stakeholders
Collaborate with R&D, marketing, and product teams to align IP strategy with innovation goals

What we offer

Health benefits
401k
Professional development tools and resources
Learning and development programs

Head of Legal

As a newly created senior leadership role, the Head of Legal will oversee day-to...

Location

United Kingdom , London

Salary:

100000.00 - 120000.00 GBP / Year

Jameson Legal

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Qualified solicitor with a minimum of 10 years’ PQE
previous in-house experience preferred
proven track record managing legal teams and providing counsel at senior leadership levels
strong commercial legal knowledge, especially in commercial law, intellectual property, data protection, procurement, IT contracts, and litigation

Job Responsibility

Leading, mentoring, and developing the legal team comprising Legal Counsel, NQ Legal Counsel, Paralegal, and Legal Administrator, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture
Overseeing legal team resourcing, training, and performance management, supporting new hybrid working arrangements for greater collaboration and efficiency
Providing pragmatic, solutions-focused legal advice on commercial, regulatory, corporate governance, and litigation matters
Supporting the General Counsel and Executive with strategic legal advice on key risks and developments
Managing negotiation, drafting, and review of major commercial agreements, including potential outsourcing projects, alongside Procurement
Ensuring consistency and quality of legal documentation and managing the organisation’s international intellectual property portfolio and brand strategy
Identifying and mitigating global legal and regulatory risks, supporting compliance reviews in alignment with international market strategies
Providing corporate governance and regulatory support, including legal entity management and advising on data protection and privacy law, especially GDPR compliance
Fostering strong stakeholder engagement within the business and with external legal advisors, ensuring tight cost control and service delivery management
Leading or supporting major strategic projects, transactions, litigation, and corporate initiatives

Fulltime

Senior Lawyer & Compliance Lead

Prezzee is looking for an ambitious Senior Lawyer & Compliance Lead to join our ...

Location

United States , New York City

Salary:

200000.00 - 240000.00 USD / Year

Prezzee

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Exceptional interpersonal skills and ability to manage ambiguity in a cross-functional environment
Strong work ethic with a can-do attitude
In good standing to practice in New York and California and in a common law jurisdiction such as the UK
Minimum of 3 years in a law firm or in-house at a technology or financial services institution
Ability to provide practical advice on outbound and inbound commercial transactions
Expertise in drafting, negotiating, and maintaining commercial agreements typical to the technology and SaaS sectors
Ability to work collaboratively and independently with Sales, Finance, and IT teams
Experience in financial services, competition and consumer, technology, privacy/data protection laws, including financial services and payment regulations

Job Responsibility

Provide legal counsel across all aspects of our global business on commercial, data protection, employment, and intellectual property law, mainly supporting our US and UK offices
Fulfill company secretarial responsibilities and manage certain aspects of regulatory compliance
Collaborate with teams, communicate legal risks, and evaluate risk factors
Manage litigation, apply risk management, and offer practical legal advice
Negotiate with external parties, assist with governance and compliance
Draft agreements, contracts, and provide legal advice to protect company rights
Contribute to policy development, handle complex matters, and clarify legal language
Stay updated on legislation, maintain documentation, and ensure efficient record-keeping
Engage external counsel as needed
Facilitate transparency, maintain high standards, and drive positive change

What we offer

Competitive incentives that reward your success and contribution
Comprehensive health, dental, vision, and 401(k) match benefits
Flexible work hours
Culture Swap Days
Freedom to work from anywhere for 30 days a year
Prezzeeversary Leave – Extra day of annual leave for each year you’re with us
BirthYay Leave – Celebrate you with a paid day off during your birthday month
Parental Leave – 12 weeks for primary carers and 4 weeks for secondary carers
Fun and meaningful events, both virtual and in-person
Employee Resource Groups

Fulltime

General Counsel

UpGuard’s mission is to protect the world’s data. We obsessively seek out elegan...

Location

United States , San Francisco; Austin; Seattle; Portland; Los Angeles; San Diego

Salary:

Not provided

UpGuard

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

10+ years of legal experience, with a strong in-house background at an international, B2B SaaS company
4+ years of experience in a leadership role, managing and building legal teams
Law degree and admission to and in good standing with the local governing body
Exceptional ability to integrate legal, technical, and business perspectives, with proven experience translating complex legal issues into practical, actionable guidance aligned with business and technology objectives
Deep understanding with sell-side SaaS contracting and experience navigating complicated deals across various deal sizes and buyer types
Strong interpersonal and cross-functional collaboration skills, with experience providing responsive, business-oriented legal support across global teams, time zones, cultures, and distributed (hybrid/remote) environments
Significant breadth of knowledge and experience in as many of the following areas as possible: commercial contracts, corporate governance, data security and privacy, AI governance, employment and human resources, intellectual property, marketing (B2B), product, intellectual property, regulatory and trade compliance
Experience implementing AI tools and workflow automation to enhance legal operations, drive efficiency, and scale support for business needs

Job Responsibility

Act as a strategic legal advisor to executive leadership, proactively identifying risks and opportunities to support informed, high-impact decisions
Build and scale a technology-enabled legal team, leveraging AI and automation to drive efficiency, optimize workflows, and provide responsive support
Lead a high-performing B2B SaaS contracting team, implementing scalable processes and metrics-driven practices to accelerate deals and reduce risk
Provide strategic product counseling to product, engineering, and go-to-market teams, addressing legal issues and enabling successful, compliant product launches
Develop and oversee a scalable compliance program, covering data privacy (e.g., GDPR, CCPA), OFAC/trade compliance, anti-bribery, AI governance, and ethics
Manage corporate legal activities, including governance, equity administration, employment matters, M&A, and fundraising
Direct intellectual property strategy, proactively protecting and managing trademarks, copyrights, patents, and trade secrets

What we offer

Monthly Lifestyle subsidy: use this for financial, physical and mental wellbeing (all regions)
WFH set-up allowance: to ensure you have the right environment to work in, we will help you get set-up within your first 3 months at UpGuard (all regions)
$1500 USD annual Learning & Development allowance: to support your career development all team members will be able to expense development opportunities against this allowance (all regions)
Generous Annual Leave/PTO allowances: time to recharge your batteries (all regions)
18 weeks paid Parental Leave: irrespective of parenting role (all regions)
Personal Leave allowance: this includes sick & carer’s leave (all regions)
Fully remote working environment: whilst we have physical offices in Sydney & Hobart, we do not mandate compulsory attendance (all regions)
Top spec hardware: all team members will be provided with top-spec laptops for their role (all regions)
Generative AI & Automation tooling: UpGuard provides industry leading generative AI and automation tools to support all team members with their work (all regions)

Fulltime

In House Corporate Counsel

A growing, new, privately held technology company based in Fairfield County, CT ...

Location

United States , Fairfield County

Salary:

Not provided

Lord Gurman & Lewis

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

5+ years of experience
State bar admission
Sound business judgment and excellent interpersonal skills
Experience at a technology oriented company

Job Responsibility

Contracts and Commercial Transactions – Oversee, structure, draft and negotiate agreements memorializing the company’s commercial dealings with customers, suppliers, employees, contractors, vendors, etc. on a global basis, including business and technology services agreements, software licenses, technology subscriptions, NDAs, joint venture and employment agreements, real property leases, etc.
Corporate Governance – Maintain corporate minutes and legal records with respect to corporate affiliates across the globe
Compliance – Formulate, develop, manage and maintain global privacy policies and customer terms. Advise on global regulatory requirements
Dispute Management – Lead strategy, draft correspondence, negotiate and manage all disputes. When necessary, engage and direct outside counsel. Actively manage all litigation
Employee Relations – Advise on all major employee relations issues. Provide regular strategic and tactical advice, draft compensation plans, formulate policies and practices and execute on major employee relations initiatives
Intellectual Property – Manage global IP portfolio

What we offer

Base salary + bonus of slightly under $200,000, plus equity options
Health, dental, vision coverage
401(k) plan
Dynamic and creative work environment

Fulltime

Vice President, Legal

The Vice President, Legal will play a key leadership role within the company’s g...

Location

Canada , Richmond

Salary:

Not provided

Wenco (a Hitachi Construction Machinery...

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Juris Doctor (J.D.) or LLB from an accredited law school
Admission to the Bar in British Columbia or another Province in Canada
Minimum 12+ years legal experience at recognized law firm or previous in-house counsel experience, with minimum 2 years in a leadership or management role
Strong knowledge of technology, intellectual property, contract and employment law, and regulatory compliance
Experience with compliance, including privacy and data law requirements, preferably across multiple jurisdictions
Experience with M&A transactions, including responsibility for commercial strategy, negotiation, and integration is preferred
Previous experience in a company with global operations (multi-national, cross-border)
Deep understanding of business, commercial, and technology law, with the ability to translate legal concepts into practical business solutions
Demonstrated experience drafting and negotiating a wide range of agreements, including employment and complex B2B contracts
Proven ability to manage complex, high-impact legal matters and deliver sound, forward-looking advice to senior leadership

Job Responsibility

Lead and mentor a team of legal and compliance professionals
Support the General Counsel in setting the strategic direction for the Legal and Compliance function globally
Provide accurate, relevant and timely advice to the Board of Directors, its parent company, executive and management on a variety of legal matters
Oversee the legal and commercial aspects of mergers, acquisitions, investments, and other strategic transactions
Partner with senior leadership on risk management, governance, and corporate initiatives
Serve as a trusted advisor to business units and management on legal, regulatory, and commercial strategy
Develop, manage, and oversee the annual legal department budget
Oversee, develop and continuously improve the delivery of legal services for operational efficiency
Prepare, review, and negotiate a wide range of complex commercial, licensing, technology agreements
Provide guidance on employment, commercial and corporate governance matters across regions

Fulltime

Senior Director & Associate General Counsel

PagerDuty is seeking an exceptional attorney with deep product, IP, security and...

Location

United States , San Francisco

Salary:

199000.00 - 334000.00 USD / Year

PagerDuty

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

10+ years of relevant legal experience with deep expertise in at least three of the following areas: Security, Privacy, IP, Commercial Contracts, Litigation, AI or Regulatory compliance
prior experience advising throughout the product development lifecycle, covering security, privacy, intellectual property, contracts, regulatory compliance issues and more
admitted into and in good standing with at least one U.S. state bar
prior experience managing and developing successful teams
proven ability to concisely communicate and explain critical legal decisions with context, building trusted executive relationships
track record of successful implementation of cross functional strategy and creation of systems and processes to promote efficient scale of the organization
deep understanding of U.S. and international privacy and security regulatory frameworks and ability to translate multi-jurisdictional requirements into practical legal guidance
outstanding professional judgment and client service focus
team player with a positive attitude and love of solving problems

Job Responsibility

Lead and manage the Product & Privacy legal team, including managing PagerDuty's intellectual property portfolio, supporting the product, engineering and security teams, and managing our global privacy program
build strong relationships across the organization and create systems and processes to support business goals
advise stakeholders in developing and launching technology products to mitigate risk and maintain compliance in a fast-moving environment
promote business flexibility

What we offer

Competitive salary
comprehensive benefits package
flexible work arrangements
company equity
ESPP (Employee Stock Purchase Program)
retirement or pension plan
generous paid vacation time
paid holidays and sick leave
Dutonian Wellness Days & HibernationDuty - companywide paid days off in addition to PTO
paid parental leave: 22 weeks for pregnant parent, 12 weeks for non-pregnant parent

Fulltime

Legal Counsel - Music

SoundCloud is looking for a commercially minded music lawyer with a strong aptit...

Location

United States , New York

Salary:

100000.00 - 140000.00 USD / Year

SoundCloud

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Qualified lawyer with 3+ years’ post-qualification experience in music and intellectual property licensing, gained at a prominent record label, law firm, or in-house legal department within the music industry
Juris Doctor (JD) or equivalent law degree from an accredited institution and maintains an active, in good standing bar license in the U.S. or an equivalent foreign jurisdiction
Good understanding of the global digital music rights landscape and substantial experience in negotiating international digital license agreements for or with digital services providers and/ or UGC platforms, with a primary focus on Europe
Expertise in music industry transactions (record, distribution, producer, synchronization, and publishing agreements), artificial intelligence, and Web 3.0 technologies affecting music rights
Proven ability to negotiate domestic and international commercial contracts, with working knowledge of the Music Modernization Act and the Digital Millennium Copyright Act
Experience working closely with music, operations, marketing, creative, licensing, and finance, with the ability to communicate complex matters and legal language simply and effectively to non-legal stakeholders
Good relationships within the music, media, and/or consumer tech industry
Strategic, commercially focused problem solver with a high tolerance for ambiguity and change
Experience working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
Pragmatic, risk-conscious, and values-driven, with resilience and self-awareness

Job Responsibility

Support SoundCloud’s overall business by structuring and negotiating digital licensing agreements with record labels, publishers, collecting societies and PROs
Negotiate and draft marketing, partnership and joint venture agreements with commercial partners and music industry stakeholders
Advise the Music, Marketing, Creator services, Royalty Operations, Finance teams, and other stakeholders regarding contractual obligations and restrictions
Provide legal consultancy on music law questions and track of legal developments in the licensing area in the music industry
Advise on intellectual property rights issues, including copyright and trademark
Identify and analyze potential risks related to SoundCloud’s distribution of content on and off its platform, reputational risks in connection with working with certain artists or partners, and various contractual risks
Lead pre-litigation efforts in investigating, analyzing, and responding to a variety of claims, including copyright, audit, breach of contract, publicity, and trademark claims
Regularly direct and supervise the work of outside counsel
Coordinate with product and engineering teams in connection with product development related to music distribution and royalty operations
Collaborate with other members of the Business & Legal Affairs team to ensure business needs are met

What we offer

Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, and vision plans, as well as mental health resources
Robust 401k program
Employee Equity Plan
Generous professional development allowance
Creativity and Wellness benefit
Flexible vacation and public holiday policy where you can take up to 35 days of PTO annually
16 paid weeks for all parents (birthing and non-birthing), regardless of gender, to welcome newborns, adopted and foster children
Various snacks, goodies, and 2 free lunches weekly when at the office

Fulltime

Global Legal Lead - Intellectual Property

Gallagher Group

Location:
New Zealand , Hamilton

Category:
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Contract Type:
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