Senior trademark Counsel

Senior Trademark Counsel (Oral Health)Contract: 3-4 Month ContractLocation: London (2 days per week onsite)Rate: Up to £700 per day via UmbrellaOverview We are seeking an experienced Senior Trademark Counsel to provide strategic intellectual property and trademark support within a global consumer healthcare environment. This is a senior-level position partnering closely with commercial, legal, brand, marketing, innovation, and regional teams to protect and maximise brand value across a global portfolio.Key Responsibilities • Act as a trusted legal advisor on trademark and intellectual property matters.• Provide strategic counsel on trademarks, copyright, domain names, design rights and related IP issues.• Develop and execute global trademark strategies.• Manage clearance, filing, prosecution, enforcement and portfolio management activities.• Advise on trademark risks associated with new product launches.• Lead global trademark enforcement and litigation strategies.• Draft and negotiate trademark-related agreements and licensing arrangements.• Support M&A, divestitures, joint ventures and restructuring activities.• Manage external counsel and legal spend.• Deliver IP training and guidance to business stakeholders.Required Experience • Qualified Solicitor (UK) or qualified lawyer in a recognised European or US jurisdiction.• Significant experience practising intellectual property law.• Deep expertise in trademark and copyright law.• Experience managing global trademark portfolios.• Strong stakeholder management and commercial awareness.Desirable Experience • Domain names and online brand protection.• Design rights.• Licensing and commercial agreements.• Privacy and publicity rights matters.• Consumer healthcare, FMCG or multinational experience.