IP counsel, MNC

Shanghai Permanent View Job Description
As an IP counsel, you will manage the company's intellectual property protection, enforcement, and commercialization activities, serving as a key legal partner to business and brand stakeholders.
  • Join a globally recognized industry company
  • Own a broad regional IP scope

About Our Client

Our client is a globally recognized consumer and retail group with a strong international footprint and a portfolio of market-lea/d/ing brands.

Job Description

  • Manage the full spectrum of intellectual property matters, including trademarks, copyrights, designs, domain names, trade secrets, and related IP assets.
  • Develop and execute regional IP protection and enforcement strategies to safeguard brand assets and business interests.
  • Lead anti-counterfeiting initiatives, investigations, and enforcement activities, coordinating with external counsel, investigators, customs authorities, and regulatory agencies.
  • Handle unfair competition matters, infringement disputes, and brand protection actions across online and offline channels.
  • Oversee IP litigation, administrative actions, settlement negotiations, and evidence collection processes.
  • Manage global and regional IP portfolios, including prosecution, maintenance, renewals, and strategic portfolio optimization.
  • Draft, review, and negotiate IP-related agreements, including licensing, coexistence agreements, assignments, collaborations, marketing partnerships, sponsorship arrangements, and technology-related contracts.
  • Advise business teams on IP risks associated with new products, campaigns, digital initiatives, and commercial projects.
  • Support the development and implementation of IP licensing and commercialization strategies.
  • Monitor legislative and regulatory developments relating to intellectual property, unfair competition, consumer protection, and brand enforcement.
  • Manage relationships with external law firms, service providers, and enforcement agencies across multiple jurisdictions.
  • Deliver practical, business-oriented legal advice while balancing legal risks and commercial objectives.

The Successful Applicant

  • 6-15 years of post-qualification legal experience.
  • Strong intellectual property law background gained from reputable international law firms and/or multinational consumer, retail, luxury, fashion, technology, or brand-driven companies.
  • Proven experience in trademark protection, anti-counterfeiting, brand enforcement, unfair competition, and IP dispute resolution.
  • Hands-on experience managing regional or international IP portfolios.
  • Solid understanding of IP licensing, commercialization, and brand management issues.
  • Experience working with cross-border stakeholders and external counsel across multiple jurisdictions.
  • Commercially minded with strong project management and stakeholder management capabilities.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; Mandarin proficiency is highly preferred.
  • Able to thrive in a dynamic, international, and fast-moving environment.

What's on Offer

  • Join a globally recognized industry company with an iconic portfolio of international brands
  • Own a broad regional IP scope
Contact
Angela Yang
Quote job ref
JN-102026-7128374
Phone number
+8621 6062 3046

Job summary

Function
Legal
Specialisation
Attorney - In-house
What is your area of specialisation?
FMCG (Fast Moving Consumer Goods)
Location
Shanghai
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Angela Yang
Consultant phone
+8621 6062 3046
Job Reference
JN-102026-7128374

Diversity & Inclusion at Michael Page

We don't just accept difference - we celebrate it. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply for this role and are committed to building inclusive, diverse workplaces where everyone can thrive. If you require any support or reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.