Junior Legal Counsel Intellectual Property (MFX)

As part of the Accor Groups Corporate Legal Department and based in Accors headquarters (Issy-les-Moulineaux) the Junior IP Legal Counsel will join the 5-person IP team (lawyers and paralegals) in a highly international context.

Under the supervision of the Deputy General Counsel Intellectual Property the Junior IP Legal Counsel actively contributes to deploying Accors global IP strategy by managing protecting and defending the Groups IP assets including a vast worldwide portfolio of over 10.000 trademarks covering PM&E and Luxury hospitality brands (Orient Express and Lifestyle brands excluded) Corporate Loyalty Distibution Platforms and Global F&B brands.

• Trademark Portfolio Management: Manage protect and defend the Groups global trademark portfolios in close collaboration with paralegals and central agents: prior search analysis gathering evidence of use oppositions project validation etc. Develop and implement IP protection (filings monitoring enforcement) and portfolio streamlining strategies.
• Pre-Litigation & Litigation: Monitor and manage IP pre-litigation and litigation (e.g. formal notices revocation/invalidity/infringement actions notice & take down) in demand and defense.
• Contract Drafting & Negotiation: Draft review and negotiate a wide range of IP-related contracts (e.g. assignment license coexistence settlements) and clauses.
• Legal Advice & Support: Provide IP legal advice and support to internal teams to secure their projects.
• Budget & Agent Coordination: Monitor associated IP budgets & expenses. Efficiently instruct and coordinate external central trademark agents.
• Team Supervision: Supervise an intern.
• Awareness & Best Practices: Promote IP awareness and disseminate best practices through internal communications training sessions and knowledge-sharing (IP reports guidelines Intranet updates)

Qualifications :

• Master of Law degree
• Specialization via M2 and/or LLM in Intellectual Property law
• 3 years previous IP legal experience in-house and/or in private practice (trademark agent or international law firm)
• Experience in worldwide IP portfolio management
• Previous education/professional experience abroad appreciated
• Language Proficiency: FLUENT written and spoken English (main working language) & French.
• Organizational & Project Management: Strong organizational planning prioritization and project management skills.
• Business Acumen & Adaptability: Pragmatic agile with a keen understanding of business challenges and the ability to handle a wide range of subjects.
• Autonomy & Responsiveness: autonomous proactive and quick to respond.
• Collaboration & Communication: Excellent interpersonal skills a team player able to communicate effectively and build strong partnerships in a fast-paced international and multicultural environment.

Additional Information :

 Why Join Us 

 Accor dares to impact :

- the world

• Accor is committed to the world around us with a strong employer culture focused on the development of our 300000 talents.

• We adopt a continuous improvement approach to reduce the impact of digital on the environment across all our projects.

- your career:

• We enable all our employees to manage their work-life balance and offer them the means to shape their work environment according to their preferences.

• Training and career paths are defined both individually and collectively allowing us to grow together on a daily basis.

- Specifically at Accor Corporate

• Remote work in France and flexible work options: work from home our offices or even our hotels and coworking spaces.

• Work in a multicultural and English-speaking environment.

• Continuous improvement & training: Hackathons exceptional technology partnerships dedicated talent management and a dedicated training platform Digitech Academy & certifications.

and also

• ALL - Heartist Program: unforgettable stays and experiences at all Accor locations and partner venues worldwide.

• Heartist for Good Program: commit to supporting an association of your choice from those available on our volunteering platform (1 day offered per year by the Group during your working hours).

• An Employee Social Committee (CSE) supporting the financing of your cultural and sports activities.

• Sustainable Mobility Package up to 600 for the use of green transportation or 75% coverage of Pass Navigo (public transportation pass).

• 10 meal vouchers.

• A mandatory health insurance plan funded at 50% by Accor without additional costs in case of enrollment of your dependents.

• Attractive working conditions with collaborative workspaces restaurants and recreational and sports areas.

Your talent and motivation are our only selection criteria.

We value the richness of the diverse nationalities personalities and professional backgrounds.

We know how to adapt to the specific needs of our employees including those with disabilities.

Is this mission appealing to youApply and we will offer you:

• A meeting with our recruitment team to present the essential aspects of the position to you or guide you towards the role that may suit you.

• An interview with the team manager responsible for the role you are interested in.

• For some roles you might also be required to complete an assessment (use case and motivation questionnaire.

• A final interview with our Human Resources team to discuss our Groups culture work environment training program career prospects as well as various benefits offered by the Group.

• A personalized feedback.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time