Coca-Cola HBC AG is seeking a Director of Legal Counsel for Trademarks in Madrid, Spain, to provide strategic legal leadership in trademark management for its iconic brands. The ideal candidate should have extensive trademark experience, particularly within the EU, and a strong commercial acumen to support marketing and product innovation initiatives
Job Summary
This role provides strategic and operational legal leadership across trademark clearance, filing strategy, prosecution, enforcement, brand counseling, and product innovation support.
The ideal candidate is a seasoned trademark professional with strong EU and international experience, commercial mindset, executive presence, and passion for brands and innovation.
Opportunity to steward some of the world’s most iconic brands in a high-impact role supporting global marketing and product innovation.
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Coca-Cola HBC AG is seeking a Director of Legal Counsel for Trademarks in Madrid, Spain, to provide strategic legal leadership in trademark management for its iconic brands. The ideal candidate should have extensive trademark experience, particularly within the EU, and a strong commercial acumen to support marketing and product innovation initiatives.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Trademark clearance and prosecution
Brand counseling and visual identity
Product innovation and claims support
Brand protection and enforcement
Outside counsel management
Global trademark practice and procedures
Nice-to-have
Commercial mindset and executive presence
Passion for brands and innovation
Continuous learning and growth mindset
Inclusive culture and collaborative environment
Key Requirements
Law degree with active bar membership in an EU member state
8+ years of trademark-focused legal experience
International portfolio management experience
Minimum 3 years law firm experience
Knowledge of global trademark practice and procedures
Experience supporting product innovation and brand counseling preferred