Counsel - Branding

The Counsel–Branding is responsible to assist with providing legal support to all aspects of the Company’s branding to include trademark, copyright, and related rights. The successful individual will provide best-in-class legal services efficiently, timely, and in a cost-effective manner by anticipating, addressing, and creatively resolving legal issues and providing counsel in a manner that optimizes business results. This role will also provide support and counsel related to general commercial matters and additional gaming matters as needed. The role is based in the U.S., at our Las Vegas, Nevada office or our Franklin, Tennessee office, with hybrid schedules currently available.

What You'll Do

Business Unit Support:

• Serve as a legal partner for day-to-day branding matters as directed by the supervising attorney
• Support the management and maintenance of the Company trademark portfolio to include trademark clearance searches, filing and prosecution of applications, oversight of oppositions/cancellations, and enforcement activities
• Support protection of the copyright portfolio to include identifying and strategically filing copyright applications, enforcement, and other take-down measures
• Assist with art, sound, and other asset review and clearance
• Provide accurate and timely legal services to business partners, including analyzing, researching, reviewing, interpretation, dispute resolution, drafting, and negotiating
• Assist with the assessment of proposed transactions and the development of deal structures to minimize legal and business risks
• Interpret and advise applicable business units concerning relevant laws and regulations
• Promote seamless teamwork and become an essential strategic partner to the business by aiding in their strategic goals and objectives, making internal customer experience a competitive advantage

General Support:

• Work on special projects where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of variable factors
• Analyze legal issues impacting the business, evaluate options and recommend mitigating actions
• Support and role model the Legal Team’s strategy
• Deliver timely and solution-focused legal services while managing cash flow and achieving budget targets
• Operate as a sustainability champion by providing advice and counsel to our business clients and ensuring that all initiatives meet legal requirements and advance our reputation
• Manage external counsel resources
• Champion a commitment to honesty, integrity, and responsible corporate behavior by fostering a compliance culture within the organization where employees feel comfortable reporting potential violations or misconduct
• Consistently demonstrate a commitment to the values of the Legal Team
• Consistently demonstrate a commitment to developing the core competencies of leading self, leading others, leading the business, leading the management of risk & compliance, and leading for the future

What We're Looking For

• A Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school and a member in good standing with a State Bar
• 3 years minimum experience as a trademark attorney either with a law firm, corporation, or both
• Ability to work autonomously as well as cross-functionally with other teams and to influence and build effective working relationships with individuals at all levels of the organization
• Ability to manage competing priorities, simultaneously drive numerous projects, identify, and resolve business issues, and earn the confidence of executive business partners
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, drafting and negotiation skills
• Exceptional business judgment and analytical skills
• Gaming industry experience preferred
• Strong investigative and IP research skills
• Ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced, metric-driven environment and adapt quickly to changing priorities
• Ability to uphold and demonstrate the highest level of integrity in all situations and recognize standards required by a regulated business

Why Aristocrat?

Aristocrat is a world leader in gaming content and technology, and a top-tier publisher of free-to-play mobile games. We deliver great performance for our B2B customers and bring joy to the lives of the millions of people who love to play our casino and mobile games. And while we focus on fun, we never forget our responsibilities. We strive to lead the way in responsible gameplay, and to lift the bar in company governance, employee wellbeing and sustainability. We’re a diverse business united by shared values and an inspiring mission to bring joy to life through the power of play.

We aim to create an environment where individual differences are valued, and all employees have the opportunity to realize their potential. We welcome and encourage applications from all people regardless of age, gender, race, ethnicity, cultural background, disability status or LGBTQ+ identity. We offer a range of flexible working options through all.flex, our flexible hybrid work model and invite you to have a conversation with us about flexible working. EEO M/F/D/V

• World Leader in Gaming Entertainment

• Robust benefits package

• Global career opportunities

Our Values

• All about the Player

• Talent Unleashed

• Collective Brilliance

• Good Business Good Citizen

The US based roles may require registration with the Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) and/or other gaming jurisdictions in which we operate.

Travel Expectations

Up to 25%

Pay Range

$131,950 - $245,051 per year

Our goal is to pay a market competitive salary focusing near the median of our pay ranges. However, final offers for all positions will be based on several factors such as experience level, education, skills, work location, and internal pay equity.