IP Manager Area International (1 year fixed-term contract)
Job Location: SENNINGERBERG
Company description
Ferrero is a family-owned company with a truly progressive and global outlook and iconic brands such as Nutella®, Tic Tac®, Ferrero Rocher®, Raffaello®, Kinder Bueno® and Kinder Surprise®. As the love for our brands continues to grow, so too does our global reach. Represented in more than 50 countries, with products sold in more than 170, the Ferrero Group is loved by generations around the world. The secret to our global success? 40,000 dedicated employees who celebrate care and quality to craft a business, careers and brands we are proud of. Join us, and you could be one of them.
Diversity Statement
Ferrero is committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture in which all employees feel welcomed and appreciated and have the same opportunities. We believe all of our people are equally talented in their own way. In nurturing the curiosity and natural abilities of our employees, we provide them, generation after generation, the means to succeed personally and professionally, enabling them to craft their journey at Ferrero. The diversity of our talents is what makes our work environment multicultural, innovative and highly rewarding.
About the Role:
Thanks to your collaboration with the IP Manager, you will contribute to managing intellectual property (IP) activities across the Latin America, the UK and Russia ensuring effective coordination and support for IP-related processes.
You will oversee tasks related to IP management, including maintaining accurate documentation, supporting compliance with relevant regulations, and liaising with internal and external stakeholders to facilitate efficient operations.
You will rely on your organizational skills and ability to manage priorities to ensure the smooth execution of IP projects, while working closely with the team to meet the company’s objectives.
Main Responsibilities:
Thanks to your expertise, you will draft and review agreements related to intellectual property (IP), ensuring they align with the company’s objectives and standards.
You will coordinate and provide instructions to both in-house teams and external counsel, manage IP infringement cases, and offer guidance on IP matters for marketing and sales activities.
You will also assist in implementing internal compliance programs related to IP and, occasionally, may be required to travel internationally to support the company’s global initiatives.
Who we are looking for:
Thanks to your academic background, including an MSc in Law or a related field (a Master’s in IP is considered a plus), you bring at least 5 years of experience in Intellectual Property law gained in-house, at a law firm, or within public administration. Experience with IP matters related to Latin America, the UK, and Russia will be highly valued.
You will use your strong communication skills and ability to manage stakeholders effectively to collaborate with different teams.
You will use your proficiency in MS Office tools, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word, to support your work efficiently.
Fluency in English is essential for this role, while knowledge of Italian or French will be considered an advantage.
How to be successful in the role and at Ferrero:
Consumers, quality and care are at the heart of everything we do. So, to be successful at Ferrero, you’ll need to be just as consumer and product centric as we are - dedicated to crafting brilliant results for consumers around the world.