Legal Counsel, Intellectual Property (Trademark, Copyright, Patent), Global e-Commerce Platform

ABOUT THE ROLE

Crossian is a high-growth technology-driven e-commerce business. Behind our success is our people. As a start-up formed in 2020, we have created a fast-paced and dynamic environment, enabling our people to reach a cumulative average growth rate of over 1000% in just under 3 years. Our mission now is to build direct-to-consumer brands and increase customer lifetime value.

As our Legal Executive, you will take full ownership of all legal matters with a heavy focus on Intellectual Property and contracts in a high-growth e-commerce/fashion company. You will be the frontline defender of our brands, leading patent and trademark registrations, aggressively executing takedown processes against copycats, and ensuring every partnership contract is airtight. Your expertise will directly support our rapid expansion into the US market by securing patents/trademarks and removing counterfeit listings at scale, allowing the business to move fast without legal exposure.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Provide legal advice to the business and its leaders based on excellent understanding on the local law context and business needs.
• Lead patent and trademark registration for all apparel products and build a strong, defensible global IP portfolio.
• Lead end-to-end documents drafting, review, negotiation, and execution with focus on language, terms, and wording to minimize risk.
• Own and aggressively execute the full Copy right/Patent/Trademark violate takedown process.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for external law firms: independently decide when to escalate unfamiliar or complex cases, brief counsel, control costs, and implement advice effectively.
• Review and finalize Terms & Conditions, Privacy Policies, vendor agreements, influencer contracts, marketplace policies, and all partner-facing documents to ensure maximum legal protection and full alignment with business objectives.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• A Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) and Juris Doctor is required; A Master of Laws (LL.M) is a plus.
• Candidate who attend international or joint programs covering US law will have a strong advantage.
• Minimum 7 years of legal (IP/trademark/patent) experience, preferably in-house at a high-growth e-commerce, fashion, or at a law firm.
• Deep knowledge of US intellectual property (trademark, copyright, patent) or patent law and contract law, including DMCA regulations.
• Hands-on experience in US market IP protection: successfully registering and defending trademarks and patents, combined with aggressive execution of takedowns process.
• Excellence in English (equivalent to IELTS 7.5+) for drafting agreements and direct communication with international counsel and platforms.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT

At Crossian, our people are the key to our success. We believe in creating an attractive total compensation package (TCP) that not only retains employees but allows them to excel in their profession. These include:

1. Total Compensation Package:

• Monthly Salary Range: up to $4,000 (depending on experience)
• Total Annual Compensation: Up to USD 120,000 (including salary + bonuses).

2. Full salary during probation

3. Global health insurance

4. Training & Development budget

5. Team building budget

6. 5-star company events

7. 15+ days Work-from-home allowance & much more

8. Other benefits in accordance with the Company's Policy and Vietnam Labor Law