Senior Intellectual Property Legal Counsel

Ready to join Pernod Ricard the worlds leader in premium spirits with one of the most comprehensive and prestigious portfolios in the industry

As Créateurs de Convivialité our mission is to inspire authentic moments of sharing through our iconic brands from Absolut Vodka to Jameson Irish Whiskey and Martell Cognac enjoyed in more than 160 countries.

Conviviality is our secret ingredient. It shapes the way we collaborate innovate and grow. Our collective spirit empowers every team member to craft their own path and to thrive while being their authentic self.

If this resonates with you we invite you to apply and be part of our journey.

Your Key Mission

As Senior Intellectual Property Counsel you will provide strategic forward-thinking legal guidance on intellectual property (IP) matters to protect secure and enforce Pernod Ricard Groups IP rights worldwide. You will play a pivotal role in safeguarding the value and reputation of our iconic brands while enabling innovation and business growth.

Your Key Responsibilities

1. Protecting & Defending Our Intellectual Property

• Manage and oversee IP portfolios across various Pernod Ricard Group entities.
• Provide strategic counsel to cross-functional teams including Marketing M&A Innovation Digital and Communications to identify assess and mitigate IP risks.
• Design and implement proactive global brand protection strategies to preserve the integrity of our trademarks and assets.
• Collaborate with external counsel worldwide to anticipate emerging IP challenges and ensure optimal protection strategies.
• Develop and deliver IP training programs to raise awareness promote best practices and foster a culture of IP compliance and excellence across the Group.

2. Enabling Innovation & Creativity

• Support innovation by providing pragmatic legal guidance on new product developments and marketing initiatives.
• Partner with R&D teams to protect inventions and creations including through patents and trade secrets strategies.
• Contribute to securing the responsible and strategic use of new technologies including generative AI.
• Assess and support licensing opportunities that enhance and elevate our brands.

3. Driving Talent Development & Process Excellence

• Mentor and support members of the IP team sharing expertise particularly on complex or sensitive matters to foster continuous learning and development.
• Proactively suggest improvements to existing ways of working to enhance efficiency agility and collaboration with internal stakeholders.

About You

Education

• Masters degree in Intellectual Property Law.
• Admission to the Bar (CAPA or equivalent) is highly desirable.

Experience

• Minimum 7 years of experience in Intellectual Property Law.
• At least 3-4 years in a specialized IP law firm.
• Experience within the IP department of an international group would be a strong asset.

Skills & Competencies

• Strategic mindset with a proactive solution-oriented approach
• Strong business acumen and ability to balance legal rigor with commercial priorities
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Collaborative mindset with the ability to work across diverse multicultural teams
• Curiosity and genuine interest in emerging technologies

Languages

• Fluent in French and English
• Spanish is a plus

Wait theres more

We offer you an outstanding and collaborative workplace that embodies our sharing & conviviality culture the possibility to work remotely (up to 2 days a week) a very complete mutual insurance an attractive compensation including profit-sharing the possibility to train daily employee events

Pernod Ricard is committed to offering equal opportunities to all talents. Our recruitment methods focus on skills and competencies.

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