Legal Counsel - Intellectual Property & Commercial Litigation San Miniato

Legal Counsel - Intellectual Property & Commercial Litigation
San Miniato
Toscana, San Miniato

Talent Solutions , part of Manpower Group, for an important pharmaceutical client based in Florence , is currently recruiting a

Legal Counsel - Intellectual Property & Commercial Litigation

The candidate will join the Global Legal Affairs and General Affairs Department, Intellectual Property & Commercial Litigation.

In this role, you will play a vital part in the company's intellectual property (IP) and commercial dispute resolution initiatives, working on a diverse range of engaging and challenging projects. Responsibilities:

• Provide legal opinions on contentious and noncontentious IP matters (whether patent, trademark, copyright, or trade secret matters).

• Advise on legal issues related to unfair commercial practices, including advertising law and consumer protection.

• Draft, review and negotiate contracts involving IP rights, information and communication technology (ICT), and artificial intelligence (AI).

• Provide legal opinions on contentious and pre-contentious contractual matters.

• Manage in-court and out-of-court commercial disputes, collaborating effectively with outside counsel when necessary.

• Draft and negotiate comprehensive settlement agreements to resolve disputes in a cost-effective manner.

• Contribute to the creation of legal guidelines and procedures and to the training of internal departments on IP-related matters. Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Law.

• 2-4 years of experience in IP matters and/or commercial litigation, preferably gained within an international law firm with a strong life sciences practice or the legal department of a pharmaceutical company.

• Strong understanding of the legal landscape surrounding AI is highly desirable.

• Fluency in both spoken and written Italian and English is essential.

• Outstanding communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, prioritizing tasks and meeting deadlines effectively.

• Excellent negotiations skills and legal knowledge.