CHIEF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY COUNSEL

Overview: Clorox is seeking a dynamic Chief Intellectual Property (IP) Counsel to drive creative and practical strategies in a world-class legal organization. Reporting to the VP - Deputy General Counsel, this attorney will be a strategic partner on all IP-related matters to achieve business goals across a diverse portfolio of consumer brands. The Chief IP Counsel will set the focus and direction for IP initiatives, oversee the management of the global IP portfolio, and lead and develop a high-performing and experienced team of 8-10 IP professionals.

Company: Clorox is a global company with over 8,000 employees and a portfolio of leading brands that have become household names: its namesake bleach and cleaning products; Pine-Sol® dilutable cleaner; Fresh Step® cat litter; Kingsford® charcoal; Hidden Valley® and K C Masterpiece® dressings and sauces; Brita® water filtration products; Glad® bags, wraps and containers; Bees® natural personal care products; and RenewLife® and Natural Vitality CALM®. Clorox manufactures products in more than two dozen countries and markets them in more than 100 countries.

Clorox is a leader in corporate responsibility: a company where financial as well as environmental, social and governance (ESG) goals are integrated into its decision-making and long-term business strategy.

Experience: The successful candidate will have 15+ years of experience in the successful development and execution of brand-focused IP strategies, inclusive of trademarks, patents, trade secrets, and copyrights.

Location: Oakland, CA (The successful candidate must reside in the Bay Area, but Clorox offers a flexible/hybrid on-site work schedule.)  This is a national search.

Bar: Candidate must be a member of the California State Bar or otherwise qualified to practice law in California as registered in-house counsel.