Director Intellectual Property

AboutAholdDelhaize We’reAholdDelhaize, oneoftheworld’slargestfoodretailgroups.TogetherwithourseventeenstronglocalretailbrandsinEurope,theUnitedStates,andIndonesia,weshareapassionfordeliveringgreatfood,valueandinnovations.Bybringingideastothetableandactingonthem,youhelpcreateahealthiertomorrow.Together,wemakebetterchoicesaccessibleformillionsofpeopleeveryday. Yournewteam AsDirectorIntellectualProperty,youwillbejoiningourLegal team.AholdDelhaizeLicensingSàrL(ALICE),locatedinGeneva,SwitzerlandisresponsibleforthecentralizedmanagementandcoordinationoftheprotectionofAholdDelhaize’sintellectualproperty(IP)assetsandlicenses,withaparticularfocusontrademarks. Keyfocusareasofyourrole: Manage all aspects of the IP portfolio of AholdDelhaizeLicensingSàrL including the related Development, Enhancement, Maintenance, Protection, Exploitation, etc. of such company owned IP. Maintain accurate and up-to-date data regarding the development, enhancement, marketing, registration, and protection of all Company IP assets, including the maintenance of an IP database. Initiate and lead periodic meetings with all stakeholders across the Ahold Delhaize Group, ensuring an accurate and updated data trail of the subjects discussed and decisions made, and providing support to the Ahold Delhaize Group companies on related IP matters. Responsible for the evaluation and reporting on the compliance of Company IP assets with agreed requirements as defined in the policies. Coordinate and manage Swiss corporate legal aspects and non-IP related agreements under Swiss law without side legal counsel. Budgetary planning, including the review and approval of sales figures and royalty allocation. Develop and maintain global IP legal policies and procedures, while ensuring that they are carefully aligned with, and complement, any finance, fiscal, internal control and administrative processes and procedures developed by Group Treasury. Manage the local IP team. Ensure consistent and timely reporting to the ALICE Management Team, including the delivery of key data and reports periodically and at the quarterly ALICE Board Meetings. What’sinitforyou? AtAholdDelhaize,wecreateacaringculturewhereyoufeelsafeandsupported.Beingpartofourfamilyofbrandscomeswithcross-culturalteamwork,internationalexperience,androomtoexploreacrossbrandsandfunctions.Yourcuriositydriveswhat’snext! We value your well-being, both at work and beyond. We enjoy connecting in our office and spend at least three days a week here, based on a forty-hour work week. Plus: Attractive bonuses A competitive pension plan 25 vacation days A laptop and smartphone The ingredients you bring Everyonebringstheiruniqueflavor.Webelievethisrolecomestolifewhenyoubringthefollowing: Master’s degree in law with a specialization in IP or legal experience in IP with an emphasis on trademark law and licensing 10 years of experience in an international legal environment, gained within a corporate legal department and/or a law firm Knowledge of US and EU IP law including basic knowledge of copyright and designs Knowledge of the Swiss Code of Obligations and Swiss corporate compliance laws and regulations is a distinct advantage Should be confident in all aspects of trademark management, such as clearance and availability searching, prosecution work, managing a license program, managing oppositions and infringements, effectively managing an IP database, etc. Working knowledge of domain name management and domain name enforcement Knowledge of consumer data privacy laws is a plus Knowledge of design, marketing, and accounting with respect to brands and licensing would also be considered an advantage Ability to perform in a complex, international environment and build relationships with business colleagues across several corporate departments and operating companies Proven ability to effectively and successfully manage an IP team Willingness to travel (US / Europe) Fluent in English; Knowledge of Dutch and French are a plus A side of this, strong analytical skills, excellent written & verbal communication skills and independence will take you far. A motivation letter is greatly appreciated and will be considered a valuable addition to your application. Applications are open until August 13rth . AtAholdDelhaize,weareopenforeveryone.Werespectandembracepeoplefromallbackgrounds,identities,andexperiences—includingallgenders, LGBTQ+communities,abilities,nationalities,generations,andcultures.Wearecommittedtocreatingacaringworkplacewhereeveryonefeelsheard,valued,andabletothrive. #J-18808-Ljbffr Ahold Delhaize