Summary

Join our team in Zug, Switzerland and support our organization in the operation and expansion of its commercial and retail activities across Europe. In this new role as Senior Legal Counsel Intellectual Property, you will play a pivotal part in providing legal expertise and guidance relating to a diverse range of Intellectual Property matters to our organization ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations and safeguarding the interests of our retail business. This is an exciting opportunity for you to grow and be part of a passionate team.

Your mission

• Advise on a wide range of IP issues, including in particular trademark, copyright and unfair competition law
• Supervise and manage the IP portfolio and provide high quality and practical guidance as well as actionable advice when it comes to use and registration of our IP
• Handle trademark conflicts and registry disputes, including setting strategies to defend, prosecute and settle oppositions, cancellation and revocation actions
• Trademark Clearances, elaborate trademark strategies and supervise trademark filings
• Handle domain name disputes
• Advise on marketing and labelling inquiries
• Draft, review and negotiate IP related agreements such as coexistence, assignment, license, franchise or distribution agreements
• Support internal teams to identify legal risks and devise strategies for risk mitigation
• Collaborate with P&C Legal Heads to coordinate and align on company-wide legal policies and practices.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders

Your profile

• Master’s degree in law, admission to a bar (CH and/or DE) preferred
• Minimum of 5 years experience in handling IP matters, preferably in a specialized IP law firm or inhouse IP position, with a focus on trademarks.
• In-depth knowledge of fashion retail industry practices ideal
• Strong understanding of trademark law and practice
• Fluent German and an excellent command of English, other languages desirable
• A motivated and proactive mindset focused on being solution-driven
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Why us?

• Diverse projects for one of the most successful fashion retailers in Europe
• A dynamic working environment characterized by team orientation and a high level of personal responsibility
• Attractive workplace with dog friendly policy with a very good location
• Flexible working: Home office & office and bank swap holiday
• Travel and leave benefits, including the opportunity to work from abroad and REKA cheques
• Annual leave entitlement of 28 days
• Engagement in cross-departmental projects, fostering collaboration and innovation
• Freedom and flexibility in work approach
• Corporate training initiatives to further enhance skills and knowledge
• A cross-cultural and multinational work atmosphere

About us

The JC New Retail AG operates as a group company and franchisor of the Peek & Cloppenburg Group, a family-owned fashion company in the textile retail sector with locations in Düsseldorf and Vienna. As an integral part of the group, JC New Retail AG integrates innovation and creative ideas with the extensive experience and legacy of a 120-year-old family business. With a focus on the goals of international expansion and digitization, JC New Retail AG coordinates key strategic functions such as procurement, marketing, strategy, IT, supply chain, and other significant areas. The establishment of JC New Retail AG took place in October 2021 in Zug, Switzerland. The corporate strategy consistently emphasizes a clear focus on optimal customer orientation. Through its analytical and strategic orientation, JC New Retail AG plays an important role in the successful transformation of the Peek & Cloppenburg Group's growing international portfolio.