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INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY - TRADEMARK, COPYRIGHT & MEDIA | MID-LEVEL ASSOCIATE (3+ YRS): Our client, an AmLaw100 firm, is seeking a mid-level Associate to join its nationally recognized Trademark, Copyright & Media practice. This opportunity offers the chance to advise leading global brands on sophisticated intellectual property, advertising, marketing, and commercial transactions while working as part of a collaborative, cross-disciplinary team serving clients across a wide range of consumer-facing industries.
The Associate will counsel clients on the development, protection, commercialization, and enforcement of intellectual property assets, with a particular emphasis on trademark, copyright, advertising, and marketing matters. Responsibilities include drafting and negotiating a broad range of commercial and intellectual property agreements, including licensing, co-branding, sponsorship, influencer, talent, content production, marketing, and digital media agreements, as well as advising clients on product launches, promotional campaigns, and strategic brand initiatives.
The role also includes providing trademark and copyright clearance analyses, advising on registration, licensing, portfolio management, and enforcement strategies, reviewing advertising and marketing materials for intellectual property and regulatory compliance issues, and supporting corporate, technology, media, and other commercial transactions involving intellectual property assets. Candidates should be comfortable managing multiple client matters, collaborating across practice groups, and delivering practical, business-oriented legal advice in a fast-paced environment.
The ideal candidate will have broad experience counseling clients on trademark, copyright, advertising, marketing, and commercial transactional matters, along with exceptional drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills. Experience representing consumer products, retail, technology, media, entertainment, or advertising clients is highly valued. This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney seeking sophisticated client-facing work, significant responsibility, and long-term professional growth within a premier intellectual property practice.
REQUIRED: J.D. from an accredited law school; active bar admission in the jurisdiction of intended practice; 3+ years of experience handling transactional trademark, copyright, advertising, marketing, and commercial counseling matters; strong academic credentials; exceptional research, writing, analytical, and communication skills; and prior law firm experience. Experience drafting and negotiating commercial and intellectual property agreements, advising on trademark and copyright counseling, advertising and marketing law compliance, brand licensing, sponsorship and influencer agreements, trademark clearance and portfolio management, copyright licensing and fair use, and intellectual property aspects of commercial transactions is preferred.
TO APPLY: Please submit a resume, cover letter, and academic transcripts in PDF format.