Talent Solutions, part of Manpower Group, for an important pharmaceutical client based in Florence, is currently recruiting aLegal 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.
Master's degree in Law; 2 years of experience in IP matters and/or commercial litigation; fluency in English