Description:
The Opportunity:Hyatt seeks an enthusiastic intellectual property lawyer with meaningful trademark experience to join our legal team as a Corporate Counsel – Intellectual Property. In this new position, you will report to the SVP & Associate General Counsel – Marketing & Intellectual Property and support Hyatt's global trademark portfolio. You will handle trademark clearance, counseling, and enforcement matters around the world. You will collaborate with and counsel Hyatt's brand, development, and operations teams as well as other colleagues in Hyatt's legal department. You will manage outside trademark counsel to file, maintain, and enforce Hyatt's trademark rights. You will be part of a team that is passionate about our purpose, committed to nurturing curiosity and new skills, and building connections across the organization with colleagues, customers, and guests.
Who We Are:
At Hyatt, we believe in the power of belonging and creating a culture of care, where our colleagues become family. Since 1957, our colleagues and our guests have been at the heart of our business and helped Hyatt become one of the best, and fastest growing hospitality brands in the world. Our transformative growth and the addition of new hotels, brands and business lines can open the door for exciting career and growth opportunities to our colleagues.
As we continue to grow, we never lose sight of what's most important: People. We turn trips into journeys, encounters into experiences and jobs into careers.
Why Now?
This is an exciting time to be at Hyatt. We are growing rapidly and are looking for passionate changemakers to be a part of our journey. The hospitality industry is resilient and continues to offer dynamic opportunities for upward mobility, and Hyatt is no exception.
How We Care for Our People
What sets us apart is our purpose—to care for people so they can be their best. Every business decision is made through the lens of our purpose, and it informs how we have and will continue to support each other as members of the Hyatt family. Our care for our colleagues is the key to our success. We're proud to have earned a place on Fortune's prestigious 100 Best Companies to Work For® list for the last ten years. This recognition is a testament to the tremendous way our Hyatt family continues to come together to care for one another, our commitment to a culture of inclusivity, empathy and respect, and making sure everyone feels like they belong.
We're proud to offer exceptional corporate benefits which include:
- Annual allotment of free hotel stays at Hyatt hotels globally
- Flexible work schedule
- Work-life benefits including wellbeing initiatives such as a complimentary Headspace subscription, and a discount at the on-site fitness center
- A global family assistance policy with paid time off following the birth or adoption of a child as well as financial assistance for adoption
- Paid Time Off, Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K with company match
Who You Are:
As our ideal candidate, you understand the power and purpose of our culture of care, and embody our core values of Empathy, Inclusion, Integrity, Experimentation, Respect and Wellbeing. You enjoy working with others, are results driven and are looking for a variety of opportunities to develop personally and professionally.
Qualifications:
As Corporate Counsel – Intellectual Property, you will support Hyatt's global trademark portfolio that supports 36 brands and hotels in more than 80 countries. You will clear proposed trademarks, maintain Hyatt's trademark portfolio, counsel clients on legal risks, enforce Hyatt's trademark rights, and manage a global network of outside counsel. With responsibility for all aspects of Hyatt's trademark work, you will work directly with Hyatt's brand, development and operations colleagues, coordinate with top-notch outside counsel, and collaborate with talented colleagues across the global legal department and Hyatt's senior leadership.
Examples of responsibilities include:
- Review trademark search reports
- Evaluate risks and opportunities
- Manage outside counsel around the world
- Handle trademark and other IP enforcement matters
- Draft and negotiate trademark licenses and other IP agreements
- Counsel business leaders on legal risks
- Review marketing materials for compliance with trademark policies
Qualifications:
Experience Required:
- 5+ years of trademark experience in a law firm or in-house legal department
- Juris Doctorate degree and license to practice in a jurisdiction within the United States
- Ability to work both independently with minimal supervision and collaboratively as part of cross-functional teams
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to communicate clearly and concisely
- Responsible self-starter, capable of simultaneously handling multiple, multi-faceted projects and competing deadlines.
- Thinking collaboratively and creatively to reach solutions.
- Capable of defining issues, collecting relevant information, establishing facts, drawing valid conclusions, and exercising sound discretion and judgment in making decisions and guiding the business teams.
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to interface effectively and appropriately with individuals at all levels, both within and outside the company.
- Enthusiasm, passion, and a down-to-earth attitude with a “roll up your sleeves” approach
The salary range for this position is $145,000-$170,000. This position is also eligible to earn incentive awards, an annual bonus, monthly or quarterly incentives, etc.
The final pay rate/salary offered to the successful candidate will depend on experience, skill level and other qualifications for the role, as well as the location of the performance of work. Pay for the successful candidate will meet local requirements, including the local minimum wage rate.
The position responsibilities outlined above are in no way to be construed as all encompassing. Other duties, responsibilities, and qualifications may be required and/or assigned as necessary.
We welcome you:
Research shows that individuals tend to apply to jobs, only if they meet all the listed job qualifications. Unsure if you check every box, but feeling inspired to enhance your career? Apply. We'd love to consider your unique experiences and how you could make Hyatt even better.
We value our relationships with recruitment partners and require that agencies contact us first before submitting any candidates. Hyatt will not be responsible for any fees and obligations associated with unsolicited submissions unless a formal agreement is in place.
