KERING EYEWEAR Legal Counsel

Job description

About us Kering Eyewear is the world leader in Luxury and Hi-End Eyewear (Frames & Sunglasses), developing a unique ‘ensemble’ of powerful brands. We design, develop, manufacture and market to customers and consumers, the most desirable frames and sunglasses in two fast growing segments: Luxury and Sport & Lifestyle. Through our industry expertise, we empower our brands to go beyond their limits in this high potential business category, supporting their capacity to lead and innovate in Eyewear, to realize their artistic and financial potential, in the most imaginative and sustainable manner.

Your Opportunity

We are looking for a Legal Counsel, with focus on Operations & IP, to be added to our Legal Team based in Milan, reporting to the Legal Manager. By joining our fast-growing Company you will have an unparalleled opportunity to develop your learning and career prospects. Kering Eyewear is a global Group, and your work will have global exposure.

How you will contribute

·  Support in the management of the Intellectual Property assets of the Company, through the assessment of the design of new eyewear collections, the prosecution of the trademarks’ portfolio, the evaluation of the IP rights connected to special projects, such as specific collaborations or campaigns and enforcement of the relevant rights;
·  Working hand-in-hand with the Procurement and Supply Chain Team on various topics, more particularly by reviewing NDA, supply contracts, supporting the Product Compliance Team and the Sustainability Team;
·  Support the Marketing and Communication Team, in the revision of several types of contracts (e.g., events production, PR agencies and marketing activities), also by providing valid and practical legal advice on a broad range of matters related to the communication field;
·  Support in the management of the agency agreements worldwide, both by drafting the relevant documentation and by liaising with local lawyers to better address the specific requests received in each Country;
·  Support the team in the management of pre-litigation and litigation in relation to the above-mentioned tasks, liaising with lawyers and consultants.
·  Collaboration with outside counsels in Italy and abroad, Staying up to date on legal and regulatory developments.

Who you are

·  Passion : you love what you do and you make it with enthusiasm;
·  Commitment : after obtaining a law degree, you practiced at a law firm or as in-house counsel for 2-3 years, in which you encountered some of the challenges you’ll face in the role. You’re meticulously organized and structured, so you can handle multiple tasks and responsibilities with balance and precision. You are fluent in English and Italian. Basic knowledge of the main public IP databases (TMview, WIPO; EUIPO; USPTO) is preferential
·  Audacity : you’re energetic and hard-working and you persevere through adversity until the job is done. Once you have a goal, there’s no one stopping you. You work with judgment and intuition;
·  Teamwork : from day one, you will be one of the team (and one of the Company) and fully trusted to take responsibility for your tasks. You’ll have every incentive to make a major impact, but sharing and co-working with the team and the entire company will be key for your success.

Why work with us?

This is a fabulous opportunity to join the Kering Eyewear adventure and and to actively contribute to the development of the business by becoming part of a thriving Company in a global Luxury Group that offers endless possibilities to learn and grow. Talent development is a managerial principle at Kering and we are committed to fostering internal mobility. Our common vision promotes leadership skills and helps every employee to reach their full potential in a stimulating and fulfilling workplace environment.

·  Full time
·  Europe
·  Italy