Descripción de la oferta
HYPE is a fast-growing international functional products company operating across Energy Drinks and Nutrition. We are looking for an experienced, commercially minded In-House Legal Counsel to provide practical legal support across the business. The In-House Legal Counsel acts as a trusted advisor to Management and the CEO, to align legal advice with the company’s strategic and commercial objectives.
Key Responsibilities
Commercial & Corporate Law
Act as the company's primary legal advisor across all business functions.
Draft, review and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements, including distribution, manufacturing, supply, licensing, consultancy, sponsorship, marketing, logistics, confidentiality and service agreements.
Support and negotiate international commercial transactions and cross-border business deals.
Partner with internal teams and international stakeholders to provide practical legal advice and facilitate global business operations.
Identify legal risks and provide commercially sound, business-oriented solutions.
International Legal & Compliance
Support HYPE’s international operations across multiple jurisdictions.
Coordinate and manage external legal counsel and international advisors to ensure timely, practical and commercially focused legal support.
Monitor legal and regulatory developments, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and internal policies.
Support dispute resolution, employment-related legal matters, data protection and other legal issues together with external specialists where required.
Manage HYPE’s global trademark portfolio, including registrations, renewals, oppositions and enforcement.
Coordinate with external trademark attorneys and oversee the maintenance, protection and strategic development of the company’s intellectual property portfolio.
Advise on trademarks, copyright, licensing and brand protection matters.
CEO & Strategic Projects
Partner closely with the CEO on strategic, commercial and corporate initiatives.
Support acquisitions, partnerships, international expansion, new business ventures and other confidential projects.
Conduct legal research and provide practical advice on complex business matters.
Lead or support cross-functional projects and legal process improvements across the organisation.
Requirements
Qualified lawyer with 10+ years’ experience in an international business environment.
Extensive experience drafting and negotiating complex commercial contracts and international business agreements.
Knowledge of real estate law would be considered a plus.
Experience managing trademark portfolios and working with external IP counsel.
Proven ability to manage external legal advisors and collaborate with international business partners across multiple jurisdictions.
Excellent legal drafting and negotiation skills in English (and Spanish).
Commercially minded, proactive, highly organised and able to balance legal risk with business objectives.
High level of integrity, discretion and professionalism.
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