Assistant General Counsel – Intellectual Property
About the role
Join our Legal team at Helen of Troy and make an immediate impact on our trusted brands: OXO, Hydro Flask, Osprey, Honeywell, PUR, Braun, Vicks, Hot Tools, Drybar, Curlsmith, Revlon, and Olive & June. Together, we build innovative and useful products that elevate people's lives everywhere, every day. Look around your home, and you'll find us everywhere, in your kitchen, living room, bedroom, and bathroom. We are already making your everyday lives better. We are powered by knowledgeable, enthusiastic, and forward-thinking people committed to developing a culture of inclusion. Whether you are just starting your career or in need of a challenge, we recognize, develop, and empower talent! Founded in 1968, Helen of Troy is a leading global consumer products company with operations across North America, South America, Europe, and Asia. Our portfolio includes trusted brands such as OXO, Hydro Flask, Osprey, Honeywell, PUR, Braun, Vicks, Hot Tools, Drybar, Curlsmith, Revlon, and Olive & June – many of which rank among the top brands in their consumer goods categories. We grow and strengthen our brands through innovation, operational excellence, and a collaborative culture focused on delivering exceptional products and experiences for consumers worldwide.
Responsibilities
- Overseeing the development, maintenance, and enforcement of the company’s patent portfolio.
- Collaborating with senior leadership to develop and implement intellectual property strategies that align with business goals.
- Leading and handling intellectual property litigation, including patent, trademark, and copyright disputes.
- Negotiating and drafting IP-related agreements, such as license agreements, IP assignments and transfer agreements.
- Proactively identifying and mitigating IP risks, ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations and providing opinions to business units and company leadership to minimize risk.
- Managing relationships with external legal counsel for IP matters within budget, including prosecution, enforcement and litigation.
- Conducting and/or managing IP due diligence for mergers, acquisitions, and other corporate transactions.
- Providing training and mentorship to internal teams on IP matters and best practices.
- Preparing and handling the budget for the IP legal function.
- Supporting the company’s innovation initiatives by evaluating new product concepts and ensuring appropriate IP protection.
- Developing and leading the Company’s brand protection efforts.
Requirements
- Juris Doctorate from an American Bar Association-accredited law school.
- 4+ years of in-house or law firm experience in intellectual property.
- Active law license in the state of Texas.
- Authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
Qualifications
- Corporate or transactional experience
Benefits
- Salary + Bonus
- Healthcare
- Dental
- Vision
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Parental Leave
- 401(k) with company match
- Basic Life Insurance
- Short Term Disability (STD)
- Long Term Disability (LTD)
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Paid Charitable (volunteer) Leave
- Educational Assistance