Richemont Senior IP Counsel

Richemont is a global luxury goods group composed of renowned maisons across jewelry, watches, leather goods and accessories. The group places a premium on heritage, exceptional craftsmanship and long-term brand stewardship, operating through autonomous maisons while providing centralized legal, commercial and operational support across international markets.

1. Develop and execute global intellectual property strategy to protect and enhance the value of the group’s brands and designs.
2. Manage prosecution and maintenance of trademarks, designs and patents across multiple jurisdictions, in coordination with external counsels and local teams.
3. Lead enforcement actions including anti‑counterfeiting initiatives, oppositions, cancellations, customs recordations and domain disputes.
4. Provide pragmatic IP advice to product, marketing, commercial and e‑commerce teams on clearances, launches, branding, packaging and collaborations.
5. Draft, negotiate and review IP‑related agreements such as licensing, coexistence, confidentiality and technology transfer contracts.
6. Oversee outside counsel selection, budgets and litigation strategy for complex disputes and cross‑border matters.
7. Conduct IP due diligence for commercial transactions, retail partnerships and acquisitions; advise on risk mitigation.
8. Design and deliver IP training and policies to raise awareness and ensure consistent enforcement across regions.

1. Law degree (JD, LLB or equivalent) with admission to practice in a recognised jurisdiction.
2. Minimum of 7 years’ post‑qualification experience focused on intellectual property law, with a mix of private practice and in‑house exposure.
3. Proven experience managing global trademark and patent portfolios and leading enforcement actions.
4. Demonstrable experience negotiating IP and commercial agreements and managing contentious proceedings.
5. Strong commercial acumen, sound judgment and the ability to translate legal risk into business solutions.
6. Experience in luxury, fashion, consumer goods or high‑value brands preferred.

1. Trademark prosecution and portfolio management
2. Patent and design protection strategy
3. Enforcement & anti‑counterfeiting operations
4. IP litigation, oppositions and domain disputes
5. Drafting and negotiating licensing and commercial IP agreements
6. Outside counsel management and budget oversight
7. Cross‑border coordination and multi‑jurisdictional clearance
8. Legal training and policy development

At least seven years of post‑qualification experience with substantial exposure to trademark, patent and design matters; hands‑on experience in enforcement, litigation strategy and managing outside counsel across multiple jurisdictions. Prior work with luxury or consumer brands is highly valued.

Law degree (JD/LLB or equivalent) and admission to the bar or equivalent professional qualification.

Richemont fosters a culture that values craftsmanship, brand stewardship and long‑term thinking. The group combines the entrepreneurial spirit of independent maisons with a collaborative, multinational legal and commercial environment focused on protecting heritage and driving premium brand value.