Job Description

CONTRACT IP AND COMPLIANCE ATTORNEY (4-6 MONTHS)

WHO ARE WE AND WHAT DO WE DO?

Edible Arrangements® is a leader in the gifting category with delicious, hand-crafted offerings which we’ve expanded to a range of gifts and treats for every moment including our new treat business, Incredible Edibles®. From our signature Edible Arrangements® Fruit Bouquets, Dipped Fruit® boxes, fresh fruit smoothies and more, Edible’s exceptionally crafted gifts and treats continue to fill the world with goodness. Through Edible’s 1,000 independently owned franchise locations, the mission of the brand - no matter how big it gets - is to WOW you with every piece of fruit that’s dipped, box that’s filled or arrangement that’s hand-delivered. 

Through all of our incredible years, we’ve remained committed to our 5Ps: OUR PROMISE–To WOW each and every customer. OUR PRODUCTS–Natural, novel and delicious. OUR PLACES–Stores, vans and edible.com. OUR PEOPLE–Both our corporate and in-store employees. OUR PURPOSE–To celebrate what’s good in life.

WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR: 

The Contract IP & Compliance Attorney will aggressively and passionately defend and expand our brand. Your principal duties will include trademark and copyright portfolio management, strategic advice to our executive management team, and counseling to our highly experienced research and development team on all intellectual property, licensing, branding, marketing, labeling, and enforcement matters. You will be responsible for the management of our entire intellectual property portfolio, including international matters with foreign associates, and you must be willing to take ownership of brand protection. 

Additionally, you will be responsible for all advertising and marketing review to confirm FTC and FDA compliance and to clear any new trademarks utilized (whether slogan or product names) as well as additional items which may arise, including, but not limited to, assisting with basic contract drafting and assistance with litigation matters. You must be versatile, enthusiastic, enjoy working hard and being challenged, and have sound judgment, particularly in ambiguous situations. You will report to the Corporate General Counsel.

AND HERE’S WHAT WE THINK YOU’RE LIKE:

• You must have at least 5 years of experience in US and international intellectual property law with primary emphasis on domestic and international trademark and copyright application prosecution and responding to USPTO examiner and other actions.
• Experience advertising compliance, FTC, FDA, etc.
• Basic understanding of contract negotiations and drafting. Litigation experience preferred but not required.
• Very strong conversational, negotiation and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills, ability to manage multiple matters at once, follow through and meet deadlines.
• Self-starter with ability to think and work independently and in a group environment.
• Highest personal standards of excellence and integrity.
• Superior academic credentials.
• Bar registration in at least one (1) state, preferably Georgia.
• A practical, hands on approach to handling legal matters.
• Local candidates preferred.

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Competitive Salary and Benefit plans
• Healthcare Plan including health/dental/vision insurance
• 401K Plan
• Section 125 Flexible Spending Account
• Life Insurance
• Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays

We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer. Applicants for employment are considered without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, age, and disability, status as a veteran, Vietnam Era Veteran, or being a member of the Reserves or National Guard.