Trademark Lawyer

Gowling WLG; Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 133,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/dental/mental health coverage

Hybrid work flexibility

Vacation days

Job summary

Gowling WLG's Ottawa office is seeking a motivated Trademark Lawyer to join its Intellectual Property Group. The role centers on trademark prosecution and enforcement, client matters, and collaborating with cross-functional teams across our firm.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of hands-on experience, excellent writing and communication skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment. This position offers hybrid work flexibility and a comprehensive rewards program.

Qualifications

• At least 3–5 years of trademark prosecution/enforcement experience.
• Strong writing and communication abilities.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative team.

Responsibilities

• Handle trademark prosecution and enforcement matters for clients.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams within the Intellectual Property Group.

Skills

Trademark prosecution

Trademark enforcement

Excellent writing

Communication skills

Job description

About Gowling Wlg

At Gowling WLG, our commitment to excellence begins with our people. As an international law firm with offices in Canada, the U.K., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia, we’re proud to recruit and retain top talent who bring energy, insight, and a singular focus on delivering exceptional experiences – for our clients and each other.

We’re intentional about building a workplace that’s both high-performing and supportive, ensuring that everyone is empowered to do their best work and reach their full potential. Our culture is grounded in our shared values: Raise the Bar, Embrace Differences, and Thrive Together. These values shape how we collaborate, lead, and succeed – across teams, time zones, and career paths.

Whether you’re pursuing a role in law or business services, explore what’s possible and make your mark with Gowling WLG.

Profile

Gowling WLG’s Ottawa office is currently seeking a motivated Trademark Lawyer to join its dynamic Intellectual Property Group. The Intellectual Property Department provides a variety of legal services with respect to the usage, protection and enforcement of intellectual property.

The ideal candidate should have at least 3 to 5 years trademark prosecution and trademark enforcement experience. The candidate must have excellent writing and communication skills and be prepared to work in a fast-paced team environment.

Total rewards program

Gowling WLG’s total rewards program is designed to foster a culture where high performance and personal well-being go hand-in-hand. We support your career and life with:

• 100% employer-paid health, dental, and mental health coverage, plus an annual lifestyle spending allowance
• Benefits coverage for Firm members and their dependents from day one!
• 20+ vacation days and hybrid work flexibility
• Parental leave top-up for 26 weeks (after 12 months of full-time employment)
• Financial protection through short & long-term disability, life, accident & critical illness insurance
• Employee & Family Assistance Program, guided CBT, and an internal network of 120+ trained Mental Health First Aid responders
• Recognition awards, appreciation events, and a supportive, collaborative work culture
• Perks and preferred pricing programs, referral bonuses and more

The starting range for this role is $132,500 to $150,000. Starting salary will be determined based on an applicants year of call, individual skills, competencies and unique qualifications. Gowling WLG employees have the potential to exceed this range based on tenure and performance.

This position is currently vacant and is open to both internal and external candidates. Gowling WLG is recruiting for this role to support ongoing firm needs and team operations.

This employer may use tools within our applicant tracking system that include artificial intelligence–supported features, such as automated candidate matching. These tools do not make hiring decisions; all screening, assessments, and selections are reviewed and completed by human recruiters and hiring managers.

Gowling WLG is dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. If you are in need of accommodation or support at any time during the recruitment process, please let us know.