Legal Counsel

vor 2 Wochen


Lausanne, Schweiz INTERNATIONAL OLYMPIC COMMITTEE Vollzeit

Department: Legal

Location: Lausanne, Switzerland

Contract Type: Open-ended

Activity Level: 100%

Application end date: 15.05.2024

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) is the guardian of the Olympic Games and the leader of the Olympic Movement. A truly global organisation, it acts as a catalyst for collaboration between all Olympic stakeholders. If the vision to build a better world through sports inspires you, this is a unique opportunity for you to become part of the Olympic Movement and join the IOC.

**Legal Counsel - Copyright and Trademark**

**Main responsibilities**:

- Assist with the global management and IP protection of the Olympic Properties, in connection with the IOC, the National Olympic Committees, the Organizing Committees for the Olympic and Youth Olympic Games and other members of the Olympic Movement.
- Provide legal advice in respect to trademarks, designs, domain names, copyright and other IP assets’ clearance, registration and protection.
- Provide legal advice on IP disputes related to IP registrations and other IP related matters (e.g. trademark oppositions, litigation, ambush marketing cases and other disputes).
- Assist with the development of global policies and guidelines related to the Olympic Properties.
- Assist with the drafting and negotiation of settlement, coexistence, license and other IP related agreements.
- Assist with any other tasks or projects as needed by the IP Division.

**Education; language and IT competences**:

- Law degree. Qualified lawyer (member of a bar). Postgraduate studies (LL.M or master’s degree) on IP.
- 7+ years of post-qualification proven, progressive and relevant experience working as in-house or external counsel (law firm) in relation to trademarks and other IP rights and in respect to global portfolios.
- Outstanding contractual drafting skills. Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- English or French fluency, with excellent writing and speaking skills. Other languages will be a plus (e.g. Spanish, German, Italian, etc.).

**Technical, organisational and personal competences**:

- Outstanding organisation and communication skills
- Business-oriented approach and ability to interact with professionals of different backgrounds and cultures and to develop strong relationships and partnerships with internal and external stakeholders
- Attention to detail and precision
- Ability to adapt to new situation and prioritise as well as to think ahead and anticipate problems.
- Come and join an organisation where the spirit of inclusion, gender equality and diversity is a top priority and which focuses on what unites us - a passion for sport and its values. Work in a flexible and rewarding environment which offers competitive employee benefits and numerous incentives to live a sustainable, healthy and active life. By joining us, you become part of the Olympic Movement and help to build a better world through sport. You will have the opportunity to work with people of more than 70 nationalities._



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