Legal Counsel

Job title:

Legal Counsel

Company

Lululemon Athletica

Job description

Description & Requirementswho we arelululemon is an innovative performance apparel company for yoga, running, training, and other athletic pursuits. Setting the bar in technical fabrics and functional design, we create transformational products and experiences that support people in moving, growing, connecting, and being well. We owe our success to our innovative product, emphasis on stores, commitment to our people, and the incredible connections we make in every community we’re in. As a company, we focus on creating positive change to build a healthier, thriving future. In particular, that includes creating an equitable, inclusive and growth-focused environment for our people.about this teamJoin lululemon’s dynamic legal team as an In-House Trademark Lawyer. In this role, you will get to create a world-class product name clearance program. The person in this role will take on the challenge of streamlining our clearance process to pragmatically mitigate risk, while enabling our brand’s fun names and slogans to engage our guests.You will work closely with our brand team and collaborate with stakeholders both in Vancouver and globally. You will also work closely with the trademark prosecution team who are responsible for global trademark prosecutions, oppositions, and maintenance. You will also be responsible for designing and delivering educational programs for our international partners, senior leadership, product teams, and brand creative partners.a day in the lifeKey Responsibilities:

• Clearance and Brand Collaboration

• Develop, refine and manage an impactful clearance program for global product naming.
• Develop risk management strategies that effectively balance guest engagement, innovation, trademark prosecution goals and global legal risks.
• Collaborate closely with the trademark prosecution team to enable their effective delivery of filing, prosecution, and enforcement of trademarks.
• Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement:

• Work closely with Brand, Design, Product Education, and outside agencies to land names and balance legal risk.
• Engage with various stakeholders both in Vancouver and globally to capture trademark requirements from local regions while managing global risks.
• Work with product design and brand creative teams to guide the creation, adoption and protection of iconic brand marks.
• Monitor global trademark laws and industry trends to ensure proactive risk management. Advise internal teams on trademark legal issues and best practices.
• Global/Regional Process Development & Management:

• As part of an IP Centre of Excellence, create, implement, and continuously refine processes to gather trademark requirements from local regions, understand regional issues and business goals, and deliver impactful results to those requirements. Manage stakeholder engagement and education for regional partners.
• Demonstrate strong understanding of trademark laws in key global regions, including China, the United States, the Middle East, and Europe. Understand creation of strategies and risk assessments that can be practical for use on a global scale.
• Education & Training:

• Design and carry out comprehensive education programs for international partners, senior leadership, product teams, and brand creative partners on our portfolio, trademark strategies and understanding risks.
• Litigation:

• Support on trademark litigation and enforcement efforts.

qualifications

• LL.B, Juris Doctor (JD) or equivalent legal degree is required.
• A minimum of 5 years’ experience practicing trademark law as a lawyer, preferably in-house or in a law firm setting.
• Additional registered trademark agent qualification strongly preferred.
• Experience with trademark oppositions and litigation strongly preferred.
• Deep understanding of global IP law, with experience in jurisdictions including China, the United States, the Middle East, and Europe.
• Excellent communication skills and stakeholder engagement experience. Ability to communicate complex legal issues into consistent, understandable, and actionable advice for creative designers and brand marketers.
• Demonstrated ability to design and implement effective clearance and training programs.

must haves

• Acknowledge the presence of choice in every moment and take personal responsibility for your life.
• Possess an entrepreneurial spirit and continuously innovate to achieve great results.
• Communicate with honesty and kindness and create the space for others to do the same.
• Lead with courage, knowing the possibility of greatness is bigger than the fear of failure.
• Foster connection by putting people first and building trusting relationships.
• Integrate fun and joy as a way of being and working, aka doesn’t take yourself too seriously.

Additional Notes
Authorization to work in Canada is required for this role.Compensation and Benefits Packagelululemon’s compensation offerings are grounded in a pay-for-performance philosophy that recognizes exceptional individual and team performance. The typical hiring range for this position is from $128,900 – $169,200 annually; the base pay offered is based on market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and internal equity. As part of our total rewards offering, permanent employees in this position may be eligible for our competitive annual bonus program, subject to program eligibility requirements.At lululemon, investing in our people is a top priority. We believe that when life works, work works. We strive to be the place where inclusive leaders come to develop and enable all to be well. Recognizing our teams for their performance and dedication, other components of our total rewards offerings include support of career development, wellbeing, and personal growth:

• Extended health and dental benefits, and mental health plans
• Paid time off
• Savings and retirement plan matching
• Generous employee discount
• Fitness & yoga classes
• Parenthood top-up
• Extensive catalog of development course offerings
• People networks, mentorship programs, and leadership series (to name a few)

Note: The incentive programs, benefits, and perks have certain eligibility requirements. The Company reserves the right to alter these incentive programs, benefits, and perks in whole or in part at any time without advance notice.workplace arrangementThis role is classified as Hybrid under our SSC Workplace Policy: In-person collaboration is important, and much of the role can be performed remotely. Work is performed onsite at least 3 days per week.#LI-Hybrid#LI-KM1Only those applicants under consideration will be contacted. Please accept our utmost appreciation for your interest. lululemon is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on merit and business needs, and not on race, color, creed, age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, marital status, medical condition, physical or mental disability, military service, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions or any other classification protected by federal, state or provincial and local laws and ordinances. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request. This Equal Employment Opportunity policy applies to all practices relating to recruitment and hiring, compensation, benefits, discipline, transfer, termination and all other terms and conditions of employment. While management is primarily responsible for seeing that lululemon equal employment opportunity policies are implemented, you share in the responsibility for assuring that, by your personal actions, the policies are effective.lululemon is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. If you would like someone from our team to contact you for individualized support, email us at . In your email, please include the position title, the location of the position and the nature of your request.

Expected salary

Location

Canada

Job date

Sun, 16 Mar 2025 03:09:16 GMT

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