Director, Legal

Director, Legal - Intellectual Property page is loaded## Director, Legal - Intellectual Propertylocations: Oakland, CA - USAtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: 20030Clorox is the place that’s committed to growth – for our people and our brands. Guided by our purpose and values, and with people at the center of everything we do, we believe every one of us can make a positive impact on consumers, communities, and teammates. Join our team.**Your role at Clorox:**The Clorox Company is seeking a strategic and experienced legal leader to join our Legal team as Director, Legal – Intellectual Property. This role will lead our global intellectual property legal function overseeing trademarks, patents and other IP related matters to achieve business goals across a diverse portfolio of consumer brands. You will manage a high-performing team of attorneys and IP professionals aligning the team and its strategy with the objectives of Clorox’s business units. This role will report into the Vice President & Deputy General Counsel.**In this role, you will:*** Be a strategic partner on all IP-related matters, focusing on securing, leveraging and enforcing IP assets to achieve business goals across a diverse portfolio of consumer brands.* Effectively communicate IP considerations across multiple levels of leadership with a business-focused strategy.* Drive the integration of the IP team within the business and align the team and its strategy proactively to the business objectives.* Set the focus and direction for developing the company’s IP strategy in partnership with Clorox’s business units, R&D and other business functions.* Set the team’s IP initiatives, oversee the management of the global IP portfolio, and drive and be accountable for the performance and outcomes of the IP program.* Lead and develop a global high-performing and experienced team of 8 people (lawyers, specialists, and paralegals).* Lead IP enforcement and litigation in close collaboration with the litigation team.**What we look for:*** J.D. from an accredited law school and admission to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.* Minimum of 8-15 years of legal experience with increasing responsibility in both patents and trademarks, with portfolio oversight responsibility.* Proven leadership and people management experience.* Background in both a top-tier law firm and in-house legal department strongly preferred.* Excellent communication, collaboration, and strategic thinking skills.**Workplace type:**Hybrid: This position is based in the Oakland office, and the individual will work 3 days onsite and 2 days remotely.**Our values-based culture connects to our purpose and empowers people to be their best, professionally and personally. We serve a diverse consumer base which is why we believe teams that reflect our consumers bring fresh perspectives, drive innovation, and help us stay attuned to the world around us. That’s why we foster an inclusive culture where every person can feel respected, valued, and fully able to participate, and ultimately able to thrive.** **.****[U.S.]Additional Information:**At Clorox, we champion people to be well and thrive, starting with our own people. To help make this possible, we offer comprehensive, competitive benefits that prioritize all aspects of wellbeing and provide flexibility for our teammates’ unique needs. This includes robust health plans, a market-leading 401(k) program with a company match, flexible time off benefits (including half-day summer Fridays depending on location), inclusive fertility/adoption benefits, and more.–Zone A: $175,100 - $360,700–Zone B: $160,500 - $330,700–Zone C: $145,900 - $300,600All ranges are subject to change in the future. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your location during the hiring process.This job is also eligible for participation in Clorox’s incentive plans, subject to the terms of the applicable plan documents and policies.Please apply directly to our job postings and do not submit your resume to any person via text message. Clorox does not conduct text-based interviews and encourages you to be cautious of anyone posing as a Clorox recruiter via unsolicited texts during these uncertain times.To all recruitment agencies: Clorox (and its brand families) does not accept agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to Clorox employees, including any members of our leadership team. Clorox is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.**Who we are.**We champion people to be well and thrive every single day. We’re proud to be in every corner of homes, schools, and offices—making daily life simpler and easier through our beloved brands. Working with us, you’ll join a team of passionate problem solvers and relentless innovators fueled by curiosity, growth, and progress. We relish taking on new, interesting challenges that allow our people to collaborate and thrive at work. And most importantly, we care about each other as multifaceted, whole humans. Join us as we reimagine what’s possible and work with purpose to make a difference in the world.**This is the place where doing the right thing matters.**Doing the right thing is the compass that guides every decision we make—and we’re proud to be globally recognized and awarded for our continuous corporate responsibility efforts. Clorox is a signatory of the United Nations Global Compact and the Ellen MacArthur Foundation's New Plastics Economy Global Commitment. The Clorox Company and its Foundation prioritize giving back to the communities we call home and contribute millions annually in combined cash grants, product donations, and cause-marketing. For more information, visit and follow us on social media at @CloroxCo.**Our commitment to diversity, inclusion, and equal employment opportunity.**We seek out and celebrate diverse backgrounds and experiences. We’re always looking for fresh perspectives, a desire to bring your best, and a nonstop drive to keep growing and learning. Learn more about our Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Allyship (IDEA) journey .The Clorox Company and its subsidiaries are an EEO/AA/Minorities/Women/LGBT/Protected Veteran/Disabled employer. Learn more to .Clorox is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants with disabilities and disabled veterans during the hiring and interview process. If you need assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please contact us at people@clorox.com. Please note: this inbox is reserved for individuals with disabilities in need of assistance and is not a means of inquiry about positions/application statuses.
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