Job Posting Title
Senior Trademark Counsel - Branding
Summary
The Senior Trademark Counsel - Branding will work with cross-functional legal and business teams to provide risk assessments, intellectual property clearance, enforcement and protection, and client education. Our ideal candidate is proactive, entrepreneurial and solutions oriented, and enjoys taking on new challenges. The position will report directly to the Associate General Counsel, Global Branding.
What You'll Do

• Manage global trademark and copyright portfolios;
• Advise businesses on selection of trademarks, conduct global trademark clearances, and prepare risk assessments;
• Manage disputes and enforcement activities, including investigations, DMCA takedowns, cease and desist letters, oppositions, cancellations, UDRPs and IP litigation;
• Review and clear game and promotional content for compliance with copyright, trademark and right of publicity laws;
• Negotiate and draft assignments, licenses, consent agreements and other IP agreements;
• Manage relationships with IP product and support vendors;
• Work with cross-functional teams to understand, support and protect business growth and product development by creating and deploying IP strategy, policies, programs, communications, tools and templates;
• Handle complex legal projects; conduct legal research and interpret laws, rules and regulations in relation to all aspects of trademark, copyright, and related IP matters;
• Create and deliver cross-channel educational presentations and tools about relevant intellectual property issues that are pertinent to the company;
• Balance multiple, competing priorities in a fast-paced industry;

• Guide and engage with project teams, business leaders and other executives across the organization;
• Recruit, manage, and guide the Branding Counsel, paralegals and staff and
• Other tasks as assigned.

What We're Looking For• Exceptional academic background from a top-tier law school and currently admitted to practice law in any U.S. jurisdiction (in good standing);• 7+ years of relevant IP experience with an emphasis on trademark and copyright;• Impeccable oral and written communication skills;• Strong drafting skills;• Keen eye for issue spotting across legal disciplines;• Ability to simply and clearly provide sound counsel and efficiently drive complex projects in the face of imperfect information and ambiguity;• Ability to react with urgency to situations and events that require a quick response;• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively with cross-functional teams;• High level of professional integrity and discretion with colleagues and senior management internally, and with third parties on behalf of the company;• Excellent, practical judgment regarding business and legal decisions; and• Leadership style that is straightforward and inclusive. Willingness to "roll up your sleeves" to work with other members of the Aristocrat legal team and business clients at all levels of the company to drive both strategy and execution of projects and initiatives.
Why Aristocrat?
Aristocrat is a world leader in gaming content and technology, and a top-tier publisher of free-to-play mobile games. We deliver great performance for our B2B customers and bring joy to the lives of the millions of people who love to play our casino and mobile games. And while we focus on fun, we never forget our responsibilities. We strive to lead the way in responsible gameplay, and to lift the bar in company governance, employee wellbeing and sustainability. We're a diverse business united by shared values and an inspiring mission to bring joy to life through the power of play.
We aim to create an environment where individual differences are valued, and all employees have the opportunity to realize their potential. We welcome and encourage applications from all people regardless of age, gender, race, ethnicity, cultural background, disability status or LGBTQ+ identity. We offer a range of flexible working options through all.flex, our flexible hybrid work model and invite you to have a conversation with us about flexible working. EEO M/F/D/V

• World Leader in Gaming Entertainment
• Robust benefits package
• Global career opportunities

Our Values

• All about the Player
• Talent Unleashed
• Collective Brilliance
• Good Business Good Citizen

The US based roles may require registration with the Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) and/or other gaming jurisdictions in which we operate.