Associate/Attorney – Trademark Associate

Watts & Associates Recruitment (on behalf of a Chambers‑ranked international IP firm); Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 250,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus potential

Comprehensive benefits

Remote work across the United States

Job summary

Watts & Associates Recruitment is discreetly recruiting for a mid‑level Trademark Associate on behalf of a Chambers‑ranked international IP firm. The role is based in Washington, DC with a remote‑working arrangement across the United States.

The ideal candidate holds a JD or LLM, is admitted in their resident state, and has 3+ years of hands‑on trademark clearance and prosecution experience, with fluency in Spanish and English.

Qualifications

• 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).
• Fluency in written and spoken Spanish and English.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Spanish language

English language

Trademark clearance & prosecution

Docket management

Coordination with foreign counsel

Education

J.D. (JD)

LL.M.

Job description

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.