Legal Counsel (all genders) - Intellectual Property Law

At Zalando, our vision is to be inclusive by design. And this vision starts with our hiring – we do not discriminate on the basis of gender identity, sexual orientation, personal expression, ethnicity, religious belief, or disability status. You are welcome to leave out your picture, age, or marital status from your application. We only assess candidates on their qualifications and merit.

We want to provide you with a great candidate experience. Feel free to inform us of any accommodations you may need, so we can best support you throughout the hiring process.

WHAT WE’D LOVE YOU TO DO (AND LOVE DOING)

Advise internal stakeholders on IP, unfair competition and eCommerce law.

Protect Zalando’s trademark portfolio by addressing unauthorized third-party use.

Handle IP-related cease and desist letters directed at Zalando.

Support teams in the brand creation process, ensuring legal protection from the start.

Provide IP law guidance in the design creation and buying process for our private labels.

Manage opposition, court, and regulatory proceedings across multiple markets, working closely with external legal partners.

Coordinate and oversee external lawyers and service providers to ensure effective case management.

YOUR PROFILE

You have successfully completed state German exams with above-average results.

You have at least 2 years of professional experience from a law firm or a company in the area of IP law, Unfair Competition law and eCommerce.

You have experience and a talent to efficiently manage multiple local external advisors and the ability to translate their input into pragmatic and workable solutions for our Business teams.

You have an excellent command of English.

You are interested in familiarizing yourself quickly with the issues mentioned and a talent to manage different projects at the same time efficiently.

You are also interested in the economic and business context.

You enjoy taking on new challenges, thinking and acting quickly and managing and initiating projects independently.

If you think you have what it takes, we encourage you to apply even if you don\’t meet every single requirement. You may just be the right candidate for this or other roles!

OUR OFFER

Zalando provides a range of benefits, here’s an overview of what you can expect. Ask your Talent Acquisition Partner to learn more about what we offer.

1. Employee shares program
2. You can expect a competitive salary and rewarding perks.
3. 40% off fashion and beauty products sold and shipped by Zalando, 30% off Zalando Lounge, discounts from external partners
4. 2 paid volunteering days a year
5. Hybrid working model with 60% (or more) remote per week, actual practice is up to each team to best support their collaboration
6. Work from abroad for up to 30 working days a year
7. 27 days of vacation a year to start
8. Relocation assistance available (subject to prior agreement)
9. Family services, including counseling and support
10. Health and wellbeing options (including Gympass)
11. Mental health support and coaching available

Please note that all applications from this job page must be completed using the online form – we do not accept applications via e-mail. Once reviewed, our recruiters will contact applicants via an official Zalando email address (@zalando.de).

In some cases we also work with a selection of headhunters and agencies to fill specific roles. Please note that neither Zalando nor our recruiting partners will ask for any kind of payment to apply for a job or attend an interview.

If you have any questions about our recruitment process, please take a look at our FAQ page.

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