Overview
A global legal team is seeking an experienced attorney specializing in trademark, copyright, and brand protection to join their intellectual property practice. This role involves managing a broad range of IP issues including trademark prosecution, enforcement, domain name management, and copyright matters for multiple brands within the organization.
Responsibilities
- Handle escalated notice and takedown cases related to user-generated content on the platform; proactively manage risk, identify patterns, improve workflows, and support the team through quality control, training, and process development.
- Manage ongoing prosecution and maintenance of global trademark, domain name, and copyright portfolios for the organization and its acquired brands.
- Oversee trademark enforcement and intellectual property dispute matters, including direct correspondence with third parties misusing the company’s marks and negotiating dispute resolutions.
- Advise internal partners on legal risks and viability of proposed trademarks and domain names, including conducting trademark searches and providing guidance on use and registration.
- Collaborate with a fast-paced, high-performing team on IP strategy and program management.
- Proactively manage and audit trademark and domain name portfolios, aligning them with business objectives in partnership with internal stakeholders.
- Consult with marketing, product, and commercial counsel on trademark, copyright, and right of publicity issues.
Requirements
- Juris Doctor (JD) degree and a minimum of five (5) years of legal practice experience, including substantial experience in trademark, copyright, domain name, and brand protection counseling.
- Relevant in-house experience with leading global technology companies is a plus.
- Strong working knowledge of the platform, evolving product lines, and competitive landscape.
- Experience with intellectual property platform liability issues, the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA), and the Digital Services Act (DSA), in litigation or advisory contexts.
- Demonstrated ability to execute trademark, copyright, domain name, and brand protection strategies and workflows, and identify opportunities for process improvements.
- Experience advising on trademark clearance, prosecution, and enforcement for a global company.
- Excellent communication and listening skills; highly collaborative team player.
- Ability to deliver timely, accurate, thorough, and concise legal analysis.
- Capacity to develop realistic assessments of legal risks and provide clear, pragmatic, business-oriented advice.
- Proven ability to perform beyond expectations in a fast-paced, high-growth environment, including multitasking and prioritization.
- High level of integrity, professionalism, intellectual curiosity, and willingness to grow.
- Organized and detail-oriented.
- Member in good standing of a state bar.
Compensation & Benefits
- Base salary range: $196,000 to $230,000 USD.
- Eligibility for bonus, equity, benefits, and employee travel credits.
- Actual base pay depends on factors such as training, transferable skills, work experience, business needs, and market demands.
Location
- This position is US - Remote Eligible.
- Occasional work at an office or attendance at offsites may be required as agreed with management.
- Candidates must reside in a US state where the employer has a registered entity; certain states are excluded.
Inclusion & Accessibility
- The organization encourages applications from all qualified individuals and is committed to diversity and inclusion.
- A disability-inclusive application and interview process is provided.
- Reasonable accommodations are available for candidates with disabilities who require assistance during the recruiting process.