Department: Finance
Reports to: Head of Legal – Arc’teryx & Amer Sports IP Director
Location: Hybrid, on-site and/or remote – Vancouver (preferred) Or Portland. This role requires periodic travel between Vancouver HQ, the Portland Footwear Office, and other Arc'teryx and Amer Sports locations and events.
Your Opportunity at ARC'TERYX: As the Intellectual Property (IP) Lawyer for Arc’teryx, you will serve as a key member of IP Team making significant contributions to the advancement and development of Arc’teryx valuable intellectual property asset. You will help lead IP strategy globally for our design and product-led company, working closely with our Advanced Concepts and product development teams on cutting-edge innovations that push the boundaries of outdoor performance. You will work as an integral part of the IP Team in developing and supporting the IP needs of the Arc’teryx brand including trademark and patent prosecution. This position offers an exceptional opportunity for the "new type of in-house lawyer" – entrepreneurial, business-oriented, and excited to help shape the future of IP protection at a lean, fast-growing brand. You will have the potential to build and lead a team as our function scales, while establishing yourself as a trusted advisor who translates complex IP concepts into actionable business guidance. This is a unique opportunity to work with amazing people on cool innovations, operating with the IP Team to determine what's best for Arc'teryx's competitive advantage.
This role is based in our Vancouver (preferred) or Portland offices and is open to hybrid remote work. Candidates must be eligible to work in Canada (preferred) or the United States.
Meet Your Future Team: Legal sits within the Finance Organization at Arc'teryx as well as the Global Amer Sports IP Legal Team. We are dedicated to providing strategic legal advice and IP protection across all departments, fostering a collaborative culture that drives innovation. You will work closely as part of the Amer Sports IP team, and add to the dedicated Amer Sports IP Team including patent counsel, trademark specialists, and brand protection resources across a portfolio of world-class outdoor and sporting goods brands. We work together to protect Arc'teryx's groundbreaking innovations and iconic brand, ensuring compliance while propelling the business forward with cutting-edge IP strategies that support Arc'teryx's mission to create the highest quality products for outdoor enthusiasts worldwide
Equal Opportunity
Arc’teryx is committed to actively creating and fostering a culture of inclusivity where voices are heard, people are seen, and values are respected. We care about the uniqueness of our applicants, employees, and guests, and we do so in a safe space fueled by curiosity and acceptance.
Creating an inclusive workplace is connected to our core value Do Right while also having the added benefit of helping make our business better. We believe inclusion helps us to create a healthier, happier workplace, drive creativity and innovation, and reflect the communities where we operate.
All applicants, employees, and guests can expect equality of opportunity and fair treatment in alignment with our values.
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