Legal Counsel

Legal Counsel - IP and Contracts (Maternity Leave Cover) 

London 

Competitive DOE

About Smiley

As one of the world's top 100 licensors, The Smiley Company works with over 260 licensees and best-of-class retailer partners globally, to bring the iconic Smiley and Rubiks Cube brand across fashion, home and entertainment sectors. For over 45 years Smiley has shaped the way we share happiness and express ourselves through iconic and creative products. Today, Smiley has become more than just an icon, a brand and a lifestyle, reminding people just how powerful a smile can be.  The Smiley trademark is registered in over 100 countries and in more than 13 product categories.

About the Legal Counsel Role: 

We are looking for a legal counsel to join our legal department based in London and to support the legal team on contracts and general IP law matters. This opportunity is a fixed-term, full-time position for six months (with possibility of extension) to provide maternity leave cover. 

• You will be in charge of drafting IP agreements (license agreements, NDAs, representation agreements, and other commercial agreements), working closely with our sales team and supervising the entry of data on the company royalty management software. 
• You will also be involved in monitoring, updating, registering and managing the trademark portfolio, drafting warning letters to companies commercializing counterfeit products, supervising the work undertaken by external law firms, dealing with Custom Authorities and other ad hoc tasks.
• Last but not least, you will be managing the other 3 members of the legal department. 

Requirements and Qualifications of the Legal Counsel: 

• Experience in drafting and negotiating commercial agreements; 
• Knowledge of IP law; 
• Confidence to work autonomously;
• Good organisational skills;
• Attention to details;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills 
• Previous experience in the licensing industry would be a plus

How To Apply: 

Please submit your CV as well as a cover letter indicating why you are the right person for the Legal Counsel position