Intellectual Property Counsel

Job Overview

Intellectual Property Counsel (IP Counsel) – works within Kimberly‑Clark’s International Family & Professional Care (IFP) business, acting as the senior subject‑matter specialist for intellectual property matters. The role focuses on trademark strategy, brand protection, and advanced involvement in patent‑related and innovation‑driven IP issues.

Location

Hybrid model – remote work from the UK or based at Walton Oaks Office.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the primary IP advisor for IFP trademark matters, owning day‑to‑day strategy, portfolio management, clearance, registration, maintenance and lifecycle decision‑making.
• Provide authoritative guidance to Growth (Marketing and Brand) teams on trademark use, naming, packaging, advertising and brand extensions, balancing legal protection with commercial objectives.
• Lead and coordinate trademark enforcement and brand protection actions, including counterfeiting...