Associate Counsel Trademark

Visa is looking for a Trademark Attorney to protect and enforce the VISA trademark one of the most valuable brands in the world. This position will be responsible for overseeing Visas trademark portfolio trademark enforcement actions negotiate settlements and licenses provide trademark advice and guidance manage outside counsel draft clearance opinions and engage in brand strategy discussions. The candidate should have a strong working knowledge of applicable legal issues that arise in trademark copyright and licensing matters. An ideal candidate will also have inhouse experience partnering with internal staff and outside counsel. The Trademark Attorney will work collaboratively with other members of the Trademark team and other stakeholder teams within the company in a volumeintensive legal and business environment.

This position based in Foster City California and will report to Visas Trademark Counsel.

Essential Functions

• Manage Visas trademark enforcement matters globally (C&D letters social media takedowns oppositions cancellations litigation)

• Oversee Visas trademark prosecution strategy and trademark portfolio

• Direct Visas outside counsel in the of Visas trademark enforcement strategies

• Draft and negotiate settlement agreements and thirdparty licenses

• Counsel and train staff on brand protection and trademark issues participate in shaping Visas brand strategy

• Provide counsel on Visas domain name strategy

• Guide trademark paralegal staff in their responsibilities

• Draft clearance opinions for new names and logos

• Contribute to the continuous development and improvement of the Trademark Teams processes

This is a hybrid position. Expectation of days in office will be confirmed by your Hiring Manager.

Qualifications :

Basic Qualifications
2 or more years of work experience with a Bachelors Degree or an Advanced Degree (e.g. Masters MBA JD MD or PhD)

Preferred Qualifications
3 or more years of work experience with a Bachelors Degree or more than 2 years of work experience with an Advanced Degree (e.g. Masters MBA JD MD)
2 years of experience in intellectual property law with a focus on trademark including maintaining a sizeable trademark portfolio experience enforcing IP against third party infringers advising staff on IP rights
Working knowledge of trademark and copyright law
Prior inhouse experience strongly preferred but not required
Prior experience in at least one of the following areas: payments (and related credit and debit processing) financial services technology or fintech industries
Current member in good standing of the California Bar or the eligibility to become state registered inhouse counsel in good standing
Must possess exceptional analytical ability and advocacy skills drive in a team environment and the ability to integrate legal advice and business knowledge while providing balanced advice regarding risks and benefits
Effective verbal and written communication skills in all interactions with internal staff senior management external counsel corporate departments and all levels of employees
Working knowledge of social media and internet platforms
Developed business acumen with ability to understand the companys business interests and anticipate the nature and magnitude of issues that could arise in various settings
Practical and proactive problemsolver must be confident mature and calm under fire

Additional Information :

Work Hours: Varies upon the needs of the department.

Travel Requirements: This position requires travel 510 of the time.

Mental/Physical Requirements: This position will be performed in an office setting.  The position will require the incumbent to sit and stand at a desk communicate in person and by telephone frequently operate standard office equipment such as telephones and computers.

Visa is an EEO Employer.  Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin sexual orientation gender identity disability or protected veteran status.  Visa will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with EEOC guidelines and applicable local law.

Visa will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable local law including the requirements of Article 49 of the San Francisco Police Code.

U.S. APPLICANTS ONLY: The estimated salary range for a new hire into this position is 152900.00 to 195000.00 USD per year which may include potential sales incentive payments (if applicable). Salary may vary depending on jobrelated factors which may include knowledge skills experience and location. In addition this position may be eligible for bonus and equity. Visa has a comprehensive benefits package for which this position may be eligible that includes Medical Dental Vision 401 (k) FSA/HSA Life Insurance Paid Time Off and Wellness Program.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Fulltime