Abogado Consultor en Propiedad Intelectual

Placements24; Morelia; Hybrid; MXN 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an innovative Abogado Consultor en Propiedad Intelectual to join a fully remote legal team. You will advise clients on patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets, conduct IP due diligence, and draft and prosecute applications, while managing global IP portfolios. Fluency in Spanish is required with English advantageous.

The role emphasizes independent work, strategic IP planning, and collaboration across clients in diverse sectors within a remote-first framework.

Qualifications

• Law degree with specialization in intellectual property.
• Minimum 6 years of IP-focused experience including prosecution, enforcement, and transactions.
• Strong drafting, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Fluency in Spanish; English skills advantageous; Bar Association membership is required.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on IP law across patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets.
• Conduct IP searches, analyses, and due diligence.
• Draft and prosecute patent and trademark applications.
• Manage registration and maintenance of IP portfolios globally.

Skills

Drafting

Negotiation

Communication

Analytical thinking

Remote collaboration

Education

Law degree (IP-focused)

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an innovative and dedicated Abogado Consultor en Propiedad Intelectual to join their fully remote legal team. This role is ideal for a legal professional passionate about protecting and leveraging intellectual assets, offering strategic advice to businesses operating across various sectors. You will be instrumental in managing patent, trademark, copyright, and trade secret portfolios, ensuring robust protection and strategic utilization. The successful candidate will possess a keen understanding of intellectual property law, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to provide clear, actionable advice to a diverse clientele. This is a unique opportunity to contribute significantly to the success of businesses by safeguarding their most valuable intangible assets, all within a flexible remote-first framework. We are looking for a proactive individual committed to excellence in IP law.

Key Responsibilities

• Advise clients on all aspects of intellectual property law, including patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets.
• Conduct IP searches, analyses, and due diligence.
• Draft and prosecute patent and trademark applications.
• Manage the registration and maintenance of IP portfolios globally.
• Develop IP strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Negotiate and draft IP-related agreements, such as licensing, joint development, and assignment agreements.
• Represent clients in IP disputes, infringement cases, and opposition proceedings.
• Provide legal opinions on IP validity, infringement, and registrability.
• Monitor market trends and competitor IP activities.
• Ensure compliance with relevant IP laws and international treaties.

Requirements

• Law degree (Licenciatura en Derecho) with a specialization or significant experience in intellectual property law.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience focused on IP law, including prosecution, enforcement, and transactions.
• Deep understanding of Mexican IP laws and international IP agreements.
• Proven experience in managing patent and trademark portfolios.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to work independently, manage time effectively, and collaborate seamlessly in a remote setting.
• Fluency in Spanish is required; proficiency in English is highly advantageous.
• Membership in the relevant Bar Association.

Benefits

• This fully remote position offers a competitive salary, a comprehensive benefits package, and the flexibility to work from anywhere.
• You will have the opportunity to engage with cutting-edge technologies and innovative businesses, contributing to their growth and success by protecting their intellectual property.
• Our client fosters a culture of continuous learning and professional development, providing an excellent platform for career advancement in the field of IP law.
• Join a forward-thinking team dedicated to providing exceptional IP legal services to clients nationwide, based out of the Michoacán region.