Group Brand IP Counsel

Our team has also been recognized as one of the leading in-house legal functions in the Legal 500 GC Powerlist Switzerland in 2019, 2023 and 2024 and the Legal 500 GC Powerlist Europe LATAM Specialists in 2023. For over 30 years, the Legal 500 has been analyzing the capabilities of law firms across the world, turning its attention to in-house legal functions which are driving the legal business forward. 

The Legal team also offers the ability to continuously grow, with several examples over the past period of moves, growing responsibilities and promotions within the Function. 

Join us to become one of us – business enablers and essential contributors to sustainable business growth. 

Responsibilities  

Responsibilities will include:  

• Developing and maintaining a strong knowledge of Verisure brands and marketing activities together with strong links with the Verisure marketing teams 

• Providing guidance to internal stakeholders to drive the correct usage of our brand IP 

• Conducting trademark clearance searches and assisting the Verisure marketing teams in the appropriate selection and protection of new trademarks 

• Conducting trademark surveillance, oppositions, nullity actions and enforcement activities, where appropriate in conjunction with outside counsel 

• Conducting domain name surveillance and UDRP actions, where appropriate in conjunction with outside counsel 

• Providing legal advice to internal stakeholders on topics including trademarks, copyrights, domains, and unfair competition 

• Drafting, reviewing and negotiating a broad range of legal documents, including acquisition, licensing, assignment and coexistence agreements and C&D letters, coordinating with internal stakeholders and external counsel as appropriate 

• Working in close collaboration with business stakeholders to continuously develop and deploy the Verisure brand strategy and related policies 

• Develop and manage our global trademark and domains portfolios, in collaboration with internal stakeholders and external counsel 

• Deliver trainings to business communities and drive a culture of IP within the organization 

• Play an active role in transformation initiatives within the IP team 

• Reporting both internally and externally 

• Contributing to and participating in other activities of the Group Legal function 

   
Candidate profile 

The successful candidate will be a qualified lawyer with a proven track record in the field of brand intellectual property.  

In terms of experience, the ideal candidate will have: 

• A law degree and at least 5 years of PQE experience in the field of brand IP in a fast-paced multinational company or law firm 

• A successful track record of providing advice and guidance to middle and senior management 

• Fluency in English. Other European languages would be an asset 

In terms of competencies, the ideal candidate will:  

• Be a strategic thinker with exceptional communication skills 

• Have a pragmatic approach, seeing the legal function as a business enabler 

• Have effective time and project management skills, with a proven track record of getting things done and leading projects 

• Have very high EQ and level of judgment – be a strong, confident but humble leader that exerts influence through persuasion  

• Be enthusiastic and a high energy individual, with a strong drive to create a positive work environment 

• Be an independent problem solver that can set priorities, clearly articulate defensible opinions and enable efficient decision making 

• Have the ability and willingness to take a "hands on" approach 

Finally, there must be a strong fit with our Company DNA: 

• Passionate in Everything We Do: Our people have a sense of energy that is unmistakable, one that drives us to delight our customers and focus on creating impact quickly.  

• Committed to Making a Difference: When we say we will do something; we deliver with excellence. We are accountable, focused and operate with discipline.  

• Always Innovating: We believe that Innovation can be big or small; it’s a continuous state of mind that inspires us to think differently and always make things better. We are risk takers, and we learn continuously.  

• Winning as a Team: Our people know that by leveraging one another’s strengths, investing in and developing our team’s capability and by collaborating well, we will win. 

• With Trust & Responsibility: Operating with integrity is core to our success. We are humble, honest and value deep mastery and expertise. We do the right thing, always. 

Location  

Geneva, at our Group HQ. 

Starting date 

As soon as possible.