Senior Counsel: Intellectual Property & Advertising Litigation
$150,000–$200,000 year
Hybrid · New York City, New York, United States
Job Summary
Senior Counsel (IP & Advertising Litigation) leads complex IP and advertising-related litigation in U.S. courts, provides senior-level advertising clearance and risk review, and drafts/negotiates a range of commercial agreements. Partners with marketing, brand, media and commercial teams to mitigate litigation risk, support compliant advertising, and guide strategic business decisions. Responsibilities include overseeing outside counsel, developing litigation strategy from pre-litigation through appeal, advising on IP, right of publicity, copyright, trademark, and substantiation, supporting pre-launch risk assessments, negotiating MSAs and data processing agreements, and staying updated on regulatory developments affecting IP, advertising, and media. Requires JD, New York bar admission, 7+ years in IP litigation, and strong communication and stakeholder-management capabilities.
Required Qualifications
- Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
- Admitted to practice in New York, in good standing
- 7+ years of experience in IP litigation
- Substantial experience managing complex IP disputes in U.S. courts
- Demonstrated experience advising on advertising clearance and marketing risk
- Experience working with media, marketing, technology and/or advertising teams
- Proven ability to manage outside counsel and litigation budgets
- Excellent written, oral, and stakeholder-management skills
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