A career in Maison Valentino is your chance to grow in a reality where business and creativity meet and thrive in an inclusive, and open-minded community. 

Maison Valentino believes in a colleague-centric approach, where our contribution and behaviors as individuals are the secret of our success as a community. Each Valentino colleague is crucial to guarantee that every need in Valentino is met with mastery, creativity, uniqueness, and care.

Valentino is looking for a IP LEGAL COUSEL as a maternity cover based in ROME.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conducting comprehensive clearance searches for trademarks and designs to support the development of Valentino collections (Design & Naming).
• Performing trademark searches using major national and international databases, ensuring timely identification of potential conflicts or risks.
• Carrying out prior art searches and comparative analyses of existing designs and registered rights across key markets.
• Supporting internal stakeholders (including Creative, Marketing & Communication, Licensing, Customer Care & After Sales teams) on IP-related matters, offering clear and practical legal guidance.

Requirements:

• A law degree and strong academic background in legal studies, with a specialization or demonstrated interest in Intellectual Property.
• At least 1 year of professional experience within a legal or in-house department, ideally focused on IP matters in the fashion, luxury, or creative industries.
• Good knowledge of IP portfolio management, trademark clearance processes, and brand protection strategies.
• Proficiency in both English and Italian (written and spoken) is essential.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with a strong ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams and build relationships across departments.
• Detail-oriented and well-organized mindset.

The Valentino ecosystem is home to a wide and extraordinary pool of talents, each colleague contributing with their unique attributes, nurturing a culture of inclusivity and equity. Inspiring sense of belonging, passion and engaging colleagues are the bases of our inclusive and multifaceted world.