Legal Counsel, Global Patents

lululemon located at Vancouver, BC is currently accepting applications for the position of Legal Counsel, Global Patents. The company is looking for a motivated individual with strong interpersonal skills who is ready to start as soon as possible. The employer is offering a full-time position.

Employer Name: lululemon
Position: Legal Counsel, Global Patents
Salary: $139,400 – $182,900 annually
Employment type: Full-time
Location: Vancouver, BC

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Job Description

• The candidate will be responsible for providing balanced and practical legal guidance to business teams, with a focus on intellectual property, patent law, and litigation, while proactively leading strategic discussions related to the patent landscape and portfolio.
• The candidate will be responsible for collaborating with Raw Materials Innovation and Product Research and Innovation teams by providing creative legal solutions and educating partners on intellectual property matters.
• The candidate will be responsible for independently drafting patent applications and coordinating with external counsel as needed to protect innovations in raw materials and product development.
• The candidate will be responsible for overseeing the innovation identification and registration program for raw materials and product innovation.
• The candidate will be responsible for providing guidance on contract matters and ensuring effective commercial support.
• The candidate will be responsible for designing and implementing patent clearance programs, patent landscape mapping, risk tracking processes, and intellectual property policies to support innovation initiatives.
• The candidate will be responsible for conducting patent risk analysis and providing guidance on patent-related risks.
• The candidate will be responsible for developing and refining patent clearance processes, policies, and patent protocols.

Job Requirements

• The candidate must hold an LL.B. or J.D. degree and be a member of the Bar in at least one U.S. or Canadian jurisdiction.
• The candidate must be a registered Patent Agent or Patent Attorney with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office or the Canadian Intellectual Property Office.
• The candidate must have a minimum of 6 years of experience practicing patent law, preferably within a law firm or in-house legal department focused on patents, commercial innovation, and raw materials.
• The candidate must demonstrate expertise in patent law, including knowledge of raw materials, textiles, apparel, polymers, or material science, with experience in innovation management considered an asset.
• The candidate must acknowledge the presence of choice in every moment and take personal responsibility for their actions and decisions.
• The candidate must possess an entrepreneurial spirit and continuously seek innovative ways to achieve strong results.
• The candidate must communicate with honesty and kindness while encouraging others to do the same.
• The candidate must lead with courage, recognizing that the possibility of greatness is greater than the fear of failure.
• The candidate must foster connection by putting people first and building trusting relationships.
• The candidate must integrate fun and joy into their way of working while maintaining a balanced and positive approach.
• The candidate must be legally authorized to work in Canada.

Additional information

Work conditions

• The candidate will be required to support in-person collaboration and connection as an essential part of the company culture.
• The candidate will be required to perform work onsite for a minimum of 4 days per week.

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