Director, Legal Counsel - Trademarks

Coca-Cola HBC AG

Madrid, Spain
Trademark clearance and prosecution
Brand counseling and visual identity
Product innovation and claims support
This role serves as a key legal partner to the Europe regional marketing, innovation, and operating unit teams, supporting iconic brands across Europe and globally

Job Summary

  • This role serves as a key legal partner to the Europe regional marketing, innovation, and operating unit teams, supporting iconic brands across Europe and globally.
  • 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 and build world-class trademark and brand capabilities at scale.

Matching Summary

This role serves as a key legal partner to the Europe regional marketing, innovation, and operating unit teams, supporting iconic brands across Europe and globally.

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
  • Growth mindset and continuous learning
  • Inclusive and agile work culture

Key Requirements

  • Law degree with active bar membership
  • 8+ years trademark legal experience
  • International portfolio management experience
  • 3+ years law firm experience preferred
  • Knowledge of global trademark practice
  • Experience supporting global brands

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