Sophie Morriën
Consultant Executive Search
smorrien@legalpeople.com
020-6125522
Founded in Paris in 1895, Le Cordon Bleu is the largest network of culinary and hospitality schools in the world with more than 35 institutes in 20 countries and 20,000 students of over 100 nationalities are trained every year. Le Cordon Bleu combines innovation and creativity with tradition through its certificates, diplomas and bachelor’s and master’s degrees, including an online degree in gastronomic tourism. For the Amsterdam office, we are seeking to recruit a
Corporate Intellectual Property Counsel
passionate about gastronomy and intellectual property law
passionate about gastronomy and intellectual property law
In this position you are mainly responsible for protecting the company’s trademarks portfolio. You register intellectual property, defend infringements and actively monitor IP laws and regulations in relevant jurisdictions. You work closely together with international colleagues from across the business and provide management with advice on IP strategy. As a minor responsibility you advise on various aspects of international contract law and corporate law.
Profile
- 5+ years of work experience within an internationally oriented law firm and/or as an inhouse legal counsel
- excellent knowledge of intellectual property law
- experience with commercial contracts hands-on, self-starting and strong communication skills
- strong affinity with the gastronomic world
- fluent in English, proficiency in French is a plus
Proposition
- unique opportunity to work with one of the world’s most renowned culinary and hospitality schools
- close cooperation with the company’s management
- centrally located in the heart of Amsterdam, flexibility to work hybrid and parttime
- personal development opportunities
