Adidas LEGAL COUNSEL 

China, Shanghai, Yangpu District 

217892831

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage an efficient and cost-effective anti-counterfeiting strategy that aligns with the company’s business objectives and goals.

• Counsel the businesses on trademark enforcement for online and offline matters.

• Provide education and proactive counseling to the business to minimize risks and enhance intellectual property protection.

• Conduct Intellectual property clearance and legal risk analysis on business initiatives and counsel the business on the same.

• Support on intellectual property aspects of licenses, sports marketing contracts and other agreements.

• Draft contracts as needed.

• Support defense of intellectual property claims and litigation.

Key Relationships:

• Legal team

• Business clients, partners

• External law firms

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Proficient in trademarks and copyright

• Ability to provide strong customer service, demonstrate understanding of client’s needs and willingness to serve

• Ability to work in a fast paced department; ability to manage tight timelines

• Proficient in the internet

• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral, a must

• Self motivated; ability to work independently and with initiative but can also work as a team.

• Strong skills in research and investigation

Requisite Education and Experience / Minimum Qualifications:

• Law degree and bar admission

• 3-5 years law firm or in-house experience practicing in trademark brand protection