Trademark Associate Attorney (2–5 Years) – New York City, NY- 409810
23 hours ago
New York
Job ID: 409810 Practice area:- Intellectual Property - Trademark/Copyright - Transaction Trademark Associate Attorney (2–5 Years) – Branding, Copyright & Licensing | New York City, NY Keywords:- Trademark Associate Attorney, Trademark Attorney, Copyright Attorney, Branding Attorney, Intellectual Property Attorney, New York legal jobs, Attorney jobs NYC, NY Bar required, Law firm trademark associate, Partner-track position, lawyer,IP licensing, trademark assignment, content licensing, brand acquisition, media rights agreement A top-tier Am Law firm is seeking a Trademark Associate Attorney in New York City for a sophisticated branding, copyright, and licensing practice. This role offers strong client contact, portfolio management responsibility, and long-term growth in one of the most competitive New York legal jobs markets. Ranked as one of the Best Client Relationships firm and as one of the top Best Known Firms in the nation, the attorneys in this firm are invested in understanding their clients? businesses from all angels, including the risks, challenges, and issues affecting their industries. This AmLaw 100 firm values diversity and inclusion. Attorneys strive to build true partnerships with the firm?s clients. The firm invests in its associates by providing opportunities for professional development based on each person?s desired career path. The goal is to give each individual the opportunity to achieve their best and take pride in their performance and quality of work. Compensation at this firm is competitive with peer firms in the region. A highly respected Am Law firm is seeking a mid-level Trademark Associate Attorney to join its Trademark, Copyright & Branding Practice Group in New York City. This opportunity is ideal for an attorney with 2–5 years of experience who is looking to build a sophisticated intellectual property practice focused on trademarks, copyright counseling, branding strategy, and commercial transactions. This role offers a compelling mix of prosecution, counseling, TTAB work, trademark-specific litigation support, and licensing and acquisition agreements. For candidates seeking New York legal jobs, this is an exceptional chance to join a nationally recognized platform that values client relationships, professional development, and long-term advancement. This opportunity is actively interviewing and rarely opens at this level. Key Responsibilities • Conduct U.S. trademark clearance, prosecution, and portfolio management, • Handle trademark application strategy and ongoing brand protection matters, • Manage TTAB proceedings and support trademark-specific litigation matters, • Provide copyright counseling and assist with related legal issues, • Draft, review, and negotiate licensing and acquisition agreements, • Advise clients on branding strategy, risk management, and intellectual property protection, • Work closely with clients to understand business goals, market position, and brand priorities, • Contribute to the continued growth of a national intellectual property practice Qualifications • 2–5 years of relevant legal experience in trademark, copyright, and branding matters, • Active bar admission in the jurisdiction of practice, • Experience with U.S. trademark clearance, prosecution, and portfolio management, • TTAB experience and exposure to trademark-specific litigation preferred, • Experience with copyright counseling and related commercial matters, • International prosecution experience preferred, • Strong academic credentials, • Superb writing, communication, and analytical skills, • Team-oriented mindset with ambition, initiative, and drive Culture & Firm Appeal This top-tier law firm is widely recognized for building exceptional client relationships and maintaining a strong national reputation across industries. Attorneys are encouraged to understand client businesses deeply, including the risks, market pressures, and strategic goals that shape legal advice. The firm’s culture emphasizes inclusion, collaboration, and attorney development. Associates are given meaningful opportunities to shape their own professional path while receiving strong mentorship and support. For a Trademark Associate Attorney, this creates an environment where both technical skill and commercial judgment can grow quickly. The firm is also known for competitive compensation, high-quality work, and an investment in long-term career success. Candidates seeking New York legal jobs with sophisticated intellectual property work and a credible partner-track position will find this opportunity especially attractive. Why This Role Is Unique This is more than a traditional trademark prosecution role. The successful Trademark Associate Attorney will work across branding, copyright, TTAB matters, portfolio strategy, and transactional support, creating a broader and more marketable practice. The role is particularly attractive for attorneys who want hands-on client exposure and the chance to grow within an elite Am Law firm platform. It is also well suited to candidates coming from boutique or regional firms who want access to a deeper client base, more complex matters, and a stronger partner-track position. By year-end, the attorney in this role could be managing important portfolio matters, advising clients on key branding decisions, and taking on increased responsibility in licensing and acquisition agreements. Compensation & Benefits • Medical insurance, • Dental insurance, • Life insurance, • Disability insurance, • Voluntary insurance, including vision, • 401(k) plan, • Paid time off Call to Action Apply now for a confidential discussion with a BCG Attorney Search recruiter. Submit your resume to learn more about this prestigious role. Explore this exceptional Trademark Associate Attorney opportunity in New York City today. BCG Attorney Search is the industry leader for placing candidates in permanent positions in law firms. Since 2000, our recruiters have placed several thousand attorneys and enjoyed extraordinarily high success rates with our candidates. As a BCG Attorney Search candidate, you have access to more opportunities than any legal placement firm in the United States. We are able to offer the most in-depth insight in the legal recruiting market thanks to our dedicated team of over 150 employees who mercilessly research, study and analyze the legal market. The depth and breadth of our research empowers us to place attorneys at rates that are unparalleled at any placement firm in the United States. Many of our recruiters make 30 to 40 placements per year, while recruiters at competitor firms are likely to make four or five. 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