Corporate Counsel

Corporate Counsel - Trademarks Job

-- Title: Corporate Counsel - Trademarks Job Job ID: 1783239A0 Location: Minneapolis, MN, US Description: Corporate Counsel - Trademarks(Job Number: LAW000051) JOIN US AS A CORPORATE COUNSEL - TRADEMARKS About This Opportunity Independent, self-motivated attorney with at least five years of trademark experience to serve as Corporate Counsel, Trademarks. This attorney will provide legal support and advice on the management, clearance, acquisition, maintenance, enforcement and overall administration of Target's trademark portfolio, and provide occasional copyright advice. Use your skills, experience and talents to be a part of groundbreaking thinking and visionary goals. As a Corporate Counsel, you'll take the lead as you · Provide legal support to select client teams, including marketing, primarily focused on assisting in the management of Target's domestic and international trademark portfolio, including searching, clearing, acquiring, and filing for protection for its trademarks. Will also provide ancillary copyright advice. · Enforce Target's rights in its trademarks through cease desist letters, administrative proceedings at the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board, and working with Target's litigation team in the area of trademark infringement. · Manage outside counsel, including the assignment of matters, oversight of work, negotiation of rates, and payment of fees. · Review, draft and negotiate a wide range of agreements with a particular focus on the trademark aspects of such agreements. · Research, write and provide advice on various trademark and related copyright matters related to Target's business. · Participate in due diligence initiatives as they related to trademarks. · Develop and manage policies and procedures regarding trademarks, including developing appropriate form documents and best practices. - Create business partner training and training materials and assist with developing business partner best practices regarding trademarks. · Establish and maintain excellent working relationships with internal business partners and outside resources; coordinate with business partners, outside counsel, U.S. Patent Trademark Office, and relevant trade organizations. Requirements · Five years of experience as a trademark attorney in a law firm and/or major corporation. · J.D. degree with excellent academic credentials from accredited law school. · Admitted or eligible for admission to Minnesota bar. · Excellent sense of prioritization. Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple tasks. Work well independently in a fast-paced environment. Must be able to manage time efficiently. · Possess excellent written and oral communications skills, and strong analytical, negotiation and organizational skills. · Demonstrate business understanding and judgment. Ability to weigh legal risks and business factors; ability to deliver proactive, creative and workable legal advice in a fast-moving, team-oriented environment. · Ability to develop and maintain strong relationships with internal business clients and teams. DESIRED REQUIREMENTS · Supervisory experience. · Retail experience · Proficiency on various software including Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, Hummingbird, and docketing software. Benefits Eligible team members will receive one of the best earnings packages anywhere, including competitive pay, all-around insurance coverage, 401(k), flexible scheduling, training and development and many other perks and benefits. Target is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is a drug-free workplace. About Target® Expect the Best. At Target, we have a vision: to become the best - the best culture and brand, the best place for growth and the company with the best reputation. We offer an inclusive, collaborative and energetic work environment that rewards those who perform. We deliver engaging, innovative and on-trend experiences for our team members and our guests. We invest in our team members futures by developing leaders and providing a breadth of opportunities for professional development. It takes the best to become the best, and we are committed to building a team that does the right thing for our guests, shareholders, team members and communities. Minneapolis-based Target Corporation serves guests at stores nationwide and at Target.com. Target is committed to providing a fun and convenient shopping experience with access to unique and highly differentiated products at affordable prices. Since 1946, the corporation has given 5 percent of its income through community grants and programs like Take Charge of Education®. Z034445 Primary Location : United States-Minnesota-Minneapolis Url: http://targetcareers.target.com/job/Minneapolis-Corporate-Counsel-Trademarks-Job-MN-55401/1783239/?feedId=1043utm_source=DiversityInc http://feeds.jobs2web.com/feeds/view?siteId=165feedId=1043 -- http://wrapguy.careercast.com/textjobs/jobs/target_div/job7811601344740c5d.html --

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