Shell

Trademark Legal Counsel

Houston - EP Center Americas · Part-time

Sponsorship not specified$178k-$266kDetected 22 days ago

Stakeholder ManagementIntellectual PropertyCommunication

About the role

Shell's trademarks play a critical role in protecting the company's brand, reputation, and heritage.
The Trademark Licensing & Portfolio team within Legal Services provides specialist legal advice on trademark portfolio management, licensing, and brand protection.
This role requires providing commercially focused, outcome-driven, cost effective, and risk-based legal advice to businesses.

The Trademark Legal Counsel will support the management and protection of Shell's global trademark portfolio, including licensing activities and anti-counterfeiting efforts.
We also own the #1 brand of motor oil in the U.S. - Pennzoil® - made from natural gas.
You'll have the opportunity to develop the skills you need to grow in an environment where we value honesty, integrity, and respect for one another.
Collaborate with experienced colleagues with unique expertise

Must have legal authorization to work in the US on a full-time basis for anyone other than current employer
Law degree and licensed to practice law in Texas
At least 10 years of experience in trademark law, including trademark portfolio management, licensing, brand protection and trademark litigation
Experience drafting and negotiating licenses, working with or managing external counsel, and service providers, and trademark litigation
Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, including ability to work across cultures and geographies
Ability to handle complex trademark matters with appropriate supervision and escalate where required
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Individual pay will be based on various factors, such as relevant work experience, education, certifications, skill level, seniority, and internal equity.
Employees also participate in a company pension plan and a 401(k) plan.
Paid leave includes up to 6 weeks of paid vacation time, up to 11 paid holidays, and parental leave offering 16 weeks of paid leave for birthing parents, and 8 weeks of paid leave for non-birthing parents.
Additionally, employees are eligible for short-term disability leave for up to 26 weeks at 100% or 50% of base pay as well as Long-Term Disability insurance.
Shell also offers other compensation such financial reimbursement for adoption, wellness, education, and personal learning expenses, and some roles are eligible for discretionary long-term incentives.
Additional information on Shell's US benefit programs can be found at https://www.shell.us/careers/about-careers-at-shell/rewards-and-benefits.html.
Perform at your best with a competitive starting salary and annual performance related salary increase - our pay and benefits packages are considered to be among the best in the world.
Take advantage of paid parental leave, including for non-birthing parents
Benefit from flexible working hours, and the possibility of remote/mobile working

We reach our customers through our 13,000 branded retail stations, and we are number 1 in gasoline sales.
We are excited to play a key role in the move to net carbon emissions while providing the oil and gas needed by society for many decades to come.

It is the policy of Shell in the U.S. ("Shell") to provide equal opportunity to all individuals, employees and all qualified applicants for employment consistent with employment requirements and qualifications.
All employees are expected to support this policy and contribute to an environment of equal opportunity.

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