IP Legal Counsel

Joom

. Handle escalated IP infringement claims from rights holders involving trademarks, designs, and copyright; assess each claim and own the outcome—removal, settlement, or defence .

Posted 10/22/2026full-timeLisbon • PortugalMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in handling IP infringement claims, managing pre-litigation and court proceedings, and advising on merchant authorization and platform liability. Proficient in negotiating commercial agreements and ensuring compliance with GDPR and data protection regulations.

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IP Infringement Claims ManagementTrademark and Copyright EnforcementExternal Counsel ManagementCommercial Agreement NegotiationGDPR Compliance Knowledge

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Hard Skills

IP Rights Holder DisputesTrademark RegistrationCopyright AssessmentLegal English ProficiencyPre-Litigation ManagementCourt Proceedings ManagementRisk Mitigation AssessmentSaaS Agreement NegotiationNDA ReviewData Protection Compliance

Soft Skills

Independent JudgmentDecision MakingCollaboration with Product Teams

Industry Keywords

IP Asset Portfolio ManagementMerchant AuthorizationPlatform LiabilityContent ModerationPrivacy Matters

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Handle escalated IP infringement claims from rights holders involving trademarks, designs, and copyright; assess each claim and own the outcome—removal, settlement, or defence
Manage pre-litigation and court proceedings in the EU, instructing and working with external counsel
Build and maintain IP enforcement workflows with moderation and product teams
Ensure court orders and rights holder demands are implemented on the platform
Advise the business on merchant authorisation, assortment risks, and the platform’s intermediary status
Manage the group’s IP asset portfolio, including identifying, recording, and registering internally created IP such as trademarks and software where legally or fiscally relevant
Review and negotiate commercial agreements, including SaaS, NDA, and outstaffing agreements, with EU and US counterparties
Support privacy matters across Joom products

Requirements

What you’ll need

4–6 years of hands-on IP experience with a strong focus on rights holder disputes and enforcement
Practical understanding of trademark and copyright infringement in the context of merchant-uploaded content, and platform liability
Ability to work with the product team to assess, explain, and help mitigate risk
Ability to work independently and make judgment calls without ongoing supervision
Experience instructing and managing external counsel in contentious proceedings
Legal English at a professional level
Working knowledge of GDPR and understanding of data protection compliance is a great plus
Degree in private law is a plus

Benefits

Comp & perks

Compensation package: base salary and performance-based bonuses
Office-first: flexible hours with the possibility to work remotely 52 days per year
22 days of paid annual leave
Health insurance (including dental care) for employees and their children
Daily meal allowance
100% paid sick leave
Licenses and access to a wide range of AI tools
Opportunities for promotions, professional training, and English courses
Annual team-building activities
Knowledge-sharing workshops
Collaboration with colleagues across Portugal, Brazil, Latvia and China