Attorney, Trademarks- Jack Daniel’s Properties, Inc.

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Quote from Hiring Manager
Jack Daniel’s Properties, Inc. (“JDPI”) handles all the intellectual property protection work for Jack Daniel’s and the spirits brands of Brown-Forman Corporation, JDPI's parent company.  Brown-Forman, the largest American-owned company in the spirits business, produces and markets many well-known and some of the best-loved spirits in the world. 

Meaningful Work From Day One:
This Attorney will work at the direction of the Senior Attorney - Trademarks with a primary focus on enforcement of our IP rights while also assisting on trademark clearance, prosecution, and related IP matters.

What You Can Expect:

• Supports the enforcement of the Company's IP rights, focusing on global trademark opposition matters, online/offline enforcement, and domain name enforcement.

• Collaborates and communicates directly with outside counsel in over 150 countries on IP management and enforcement matters.

• Manages day-to-day needs of IP cases and may manage applicable legal support staff.

• Supports proactive trademark protection through conducting availability searches, preparing risk analysis reports, and assisting on prosecution and licensing matters.

• Partners with internal personnel worldwide to obtain necessary information and follow-up on all IP-related legal tasks affecting the Company's valuable brands.

What You Bring to the Table:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited U.S. law school.

• Admitted to practice law in at least one state and in good standing.

• Three to five years of relevant experience in trademark enforcement, clearance, prosecution, and licensing (major law firm and/or in-house position preferred).

• Demonstrated ability to be flexible, self-starting, hard-working, and collaborative on a team.

• Ability to take initiative, think independently and strategically, and exhibit sound legal and business judgment.

• Strong communication skills, both written and interpersonal, including with non-lawyers.

• Proven capacity to negotiate smartly and manage litigation and projects efficiently, including cost management.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

• Ability to navigate and interact fluently online and in social media.

• Willingness to travel occasionally, sometimes internationally.

What Makes You Unique:
Working knowledge of alcoholic beverages or other consumer products, especially in non-U.S. markets.

Pay:

The base pay range for this role will be $154,000-$180,000 paid semi-monthly plus a short term target bonus. The short term bonus is $26,400 paid annually contingent on performance of the company and individual.

Who We Are:
We believe great people build great brands. And we know there is Nothing Better in the Market than a career at Brown-Forman. Being a part of Brown-Forman means you will grow both personally and professionally. You will have the opportunity to solve problems, seize opportunities, and generate bold ideas. You will belong to a place where teamwork matters and where you are encouraged to bring your best self to work.

What We Offer:
Total Rewards at Brown-Forman is designed to engage our people to ensure sustainable and profitable growth for generations to come. As a premium spirits company, we offer equitable pay structures for individual and company performance alongside a premium employee experience. We offer a range of premium benefits that reflect our company values and meet the needs of our diverse workforce. #LI
 

Requisition Type:

Employee

Management Level:

Leader

Global Job Level:

L2

Number of Openings Available:

1