Counsel, Intellectual Property

About the Role

The Counsel, Intellectual Property role sits within the Copyright & Trademark team, providing strategic legal guidance on IP issues from content production, brand development, and global expansion — with a particular focus on Universal Destinations & Experiences, including consumer products matters.

What You'll Do

• Advise senior creative, business, and legal executives on trademark, copyright, domain name, and related IP matters
• Clear trademarks, titles, character names, and other nomenclature and assets
• Manage prosecution and enforcement of trademarks and other IP assets, domestically and internationally
• Conduct due diligence and advise on IP-related contractual terms for licenses, M&A, and joint ventures
• Collaborate with IP colleagues across regions on brand protection and enforcement worldwide
• Manage domain name acquisitions and UDRP proceedings

Requirements

• 4+ years of experience in trademark/IP law, at a law firm or comparable corporate setting
• JD or LLM from an accredited law school
• Member in good standing of the California State Bar, or eligible to register as in-house counsel in California
• Entertainment industry experience strongly preferred

Schedule

Hybrid — minimum four days per week from the Universal City, CA office.

Pay & Benefits

$140,000–$170,000/year, bonus and long-term incentive eligible, plus medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and other benefits.