Associate/Attorney – Trademark Associate
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jobs Verified: 29 Sept 2026 Washington, DC (remote within the United States)
Associate/Attorney – Trademark Associate
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Organising Institution / Firm
Watts & Associates Recruitment (on behalf of a Chambers‑ranked international IP firm)
Rolling Basis (Official)
Washington, DC (remote within the United States)
$250,000 – $320,000 per year (base salary)
- JD or LLM with strong academic credentials
- Bar admission in the candidate’s resident state
- Minimum 3 years of direct trademark clearance and prosecution experience (U.S. and international)
- Proven ability to manage a high‑volume docket
- Fluency in written and spoken Spanish and English
Contextual Overview
Watts & Associates Recruitment is conducting a discreet search for a mid‑level Trademark Associate on behalf of a Chambers‑ranked international full‑service law firm with a highly regarded intellectual‑property practice. The role is based in Washington, DC with a remote‑working arrangement across the United States.
Key Eligibility Criteria
- JD or LLM degree with strong academic credentials.
- Bar admission in the candidate’s resident state.
- At least 3 years of hands‑on trademark clearance and prosecution experience (U.S. and international).
- Fluency in written and spoken Spanish and English.
- Ability to manage a high‑volume docket and coordinate with foreign counsel.
Responsibilities & Scope of Work
- Lead complex U.S. and international trademark clearance projects for major brand portfolios.
- Manage domestic and global trademark prosecution, including strategy, filings, and office‑action responses.
- Provide day‑to‑day counseling on brand selection, risk assessment, and portfolio optimisation.
- Coordinate with foreign counsel and internal teams in Spanish and English on multi‑jurisdictional matters.
- Collaborate directly with senior partners while handling a high‑volume docket.
Stipend, Compensation & Mode
Base Salary: $250,000 – $320,000 per year (depending on experience).
Bonus: Performance‑based bonus opportunity.
Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package typical of leading U.S. law firms.
Work Mode: Remote within the United States.
FAQs
- Is the role fully remote? Yes, the position is remote within the United States, but the firm’s office is located in Washington, DC.
- What language skills are required? Fluency in both written and spoken Spanish and English is mandatory.