Sr Counsel, IP

Location: Onsite – Kohler, WI Opportunity Partner with business leaders, internal and external counsel and enterprise functions to develop and implement intellectual property strategies supporting Company objectives. Provide sound and effective business solutions through proactive and timely legal advice. Actively work with a team of legal personnel, with a focus on driving positive team engagement and culture.

Seen as lead subject matter expert and active resource among the team. General Legal Function Responsibilities: Manage portion of Company’s patent portfolio, including working with product development teams, coordinating clearance searches, conducting high level patentability/landscape searching, coordinating global patent filings, management of pending and issued matters, and managing budgets.

Manage a portion of the Company’s global trademark portfolio, including trademark clearance and availability assessments, coordination of domestic and international filings, portfolio maintenance, enforcement activities, and strategic alignment of trademark assets with business objectives. Support marketing and advertising initiatives by advising on regulatory compliance and ensuring campaigns adhere to applicable laws, regulations, and industry standards.

Advise business partners on intellectual property matters, including copyright, brand protection, content use, and related risk management considerations. Provide legal counsel and guidance with focus on effective problem solving and solutions orientation. Guide leaders in the organization through effective partnership, education, and influence.

Display a high level of collaboration and relationship building through strong business acumen/savvy, conflict navigation, and communication proficiency. Display master level of expertise, thought, and precision, with focus and awareness on foreseeing and implementing business solutions before a problem occurs. Apply effective risk management techniques and offer proactive strategic advice on legal issues.

Communicate and negotiate with external parties (regulators, external counsel, public authorities, etc.), building trust and strong relationships. Effectively solve problems and manage workload through application and use of technology, sound decision making and judgement, and effective workload management. Provide leadership amongst the organization through being a champion for talent and engagement of the legal team as well as the broader organization.

Drive continuous organizational improvement by seeking ways to impact the end consumer, prioritize, and innovate while enforcing compliance and business ethics. Drive efficiency through management and analysis of big data, leveraging advanced proficiency in Excel and other data management tools to support legal and business decision-making processes.