Assistant General Counsel, Intellectual Property and Commercial Litigation
About the role:The Assistant General Counsel, Intellectual Property and Commercial Litigation provide strategic legal guidance across a broad range of intellectual property matters and commercial disputes. This position involves working closely with the Merchandise team and other business partners to provide legal advice, brand protection, and training and business solutions for intellectual property and product related matters. The Assistant General Counsel, Intellectual Property and Commercial Litigation also manage the defense of certain commercial litigation, including intellectual property and consumer class action litigation.Principal Duties & Responsibilities:Product & Brand ClearanceReview product names, packaging, labeling, and marketing materials to identify and mitigate intellectual property risksWork with outside counsel as necessary for in-depth product clearanceAdvise business teams on potential infringement issues and recommend compliant, protectable branding strategiesTrademark Portfolio ManagementManage a portfolio of private label trademarks across the U.S., Canada, and China, including clearance, prosecution, maintenance, and enforcementPartner with outside counsel on domestic and international trademark mattersIP Enforcement, Claims, and Dispute ManagementReceive, evaluate, and respond to claims of alleged intellectual property infringementDevelop practical resolution strategies, including negotiation and risk mitigationManage intellectual property litigationCoordinate with outside counsel to address infringing uses of our brands, including unauthorized URLs, online marketplace listings, and social media activityCross-Functional Guidance & TrainingAdvise Merchandise team on intellectual property fundamentals and risk awarenessProvide guidance on appropriate use of vendor-supplied artwork, packaging, and creative assets, including risks associated with reuse or modificationSupport best practices in vendor transitions to avoid improper use of prior vendor materialsRegulatory & Product Compliance SupportIdentify and advise on potential product-related risks, including matters within the scope of the Consumer Product Safety CommissionCollaborate with internal stakeholders on labeling, safety, and compliance considerationsPatent & Technical IP CoordinationWork with outside counsel to assess patent-related risks associated with productsFacilitate product reviews and obtain guidance on potential exposure and mitigation strategiesCommercial LitigationActively manage certain commercial disputes, including pre-litigation and active litigationSelect and actively monitor outside counsel to ensure effective case handling, with an emphasis on efficiency and cost consciousness Your Required Skills and Experience:Education: Juris DoctorateExperience: 7-10+ years of relevant intellectual property experience, with a focus on trademarks, and commercial litigation experience. Retail experience is preferredLicenses: Bar membership and in good standing with at least one state and eligible to be issued a Virginia Corporate Counsel Certificate, if not a member of the VA BarWork environment: Ability to work in an office environment 40+ work hours per week with occasional travel.Job Related Skills:Excellent communication skills are critical to the job function- communicating with and building relationships with internal business partners, vendors, and outside. Part of this communication is imploring good judgment.Strong analytical, problem- solving, multi-tasking and prioritization capabilitiesCapacity to operate both strategically and tactically as neededAttention to detail and accuracyComputer Skills: Intermediate to advanced working knowledge of Microsoft Office desktop applications, inclusive of Excel, Access, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook. Exposure to web-based applications including web forms, portals and workflow tools.Our success is a team effort —when we reach our goals, you’ll be eligible for a yearly bonus!Your Perks and Benefits:We offer a wide variety of rewards to support your health, wealth, and mental well-being. In addition to medical, pharmacy, dental, and vision insurance, we offer:Employee Assistance ProgramRetirement plans with matching contributionEmployee Stock Purchase ProgramEducational AssistanceAccess to PerkSpot, an employee discount platform for goods and servicesAnd much more!Who We Are:At Dollar Tree, we make a difference in the lives of our customers every day by exceeding their expectations and delivering value – it’s what our business is built on. Our associates play an important role in this commitment by embracing change and showing up for their teams and their communities.We see an exciting path forward as our company continues to grow and transform – and we know that this path starts with you.Join our team today and discover The Value of You.Dollar Tree is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.This job specification should not be construed to imply that these requirements are the exclusive standards of the position. This is not to be considered a complete list of job duties, which appear in the job description for this position, and which may be amended from time to time at the discretion of Dollar Tree. Incumbents will follow any other instructions and perform any other related duties as may be required by their supervisor.Please note, this job description is not a contract of employment and may be modified to meet evolving business needs. Employment at Dollar Tree, meaning that either the employee or the company may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause or notice.Full time500 Volvo Parkway,Chesapeake,Virginia 23320Legal CounselDollar Tree