Trademark Counsel (Brand Protection & Enforcement)

Priori; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Priori is reimagining legal work for today’s market, connecting top legal talent with in-house teams through our flexible, vetted network. The Global F100 engagement seeks a trademark and brand protection attorney with 5+ years’ experience for a 12-month, full-time engagement starting as soon as possible.

The attorney will lead the client’s global trademark and brand enforcement program, coordinating attorneys, paralegals, vendors, and outside counsel, reporting to the Lead IP Counsel, Brand

Qualifications

• 5+ years of trademark and brand enforcement experience.
• At least 3 years in-house supporting a large technology, software, or IT company.
• Experience handling high volumes of trademark and brand protection matters.
• Deep knowledge of trademark law, online brand protection, and global enforcement strategies.
• Leadership and team management experience coordinating attorneys, paralegals, vendors, and outside counsel, including mentoring junior team members.
• Ability to drive a high-volume program with minimal supervision, applying strong judgment to prioritize and escalate risks.
• Excellent project management and written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the client's global trademark and brand enforcement activities
• Manage trademark watch reviews and enforcement assessments
• Conduct domain name enforcement investigations and develop strategy
• Manage website, marketplace, and social media takedown programs
• Draft and file UDRP complaints and manage related proceedings
• Perform naming clearance reviews and trademark risk assessments
• Draft responses to USPTO office actions
• Support oppositions, cancellations, and other adverse proceedings
• Provide routine trademark portfolio management and brand protection support
• Coordinate with outside counsel, vendors, and internal stakeholders on global trademark matters

Skills

Trademark enforcement

Leadership

Project management

Written and verbal communication

Job description

At Priori, we’re reimagining legal work for today’s market, connecting top legal talent with leading in-house teams through our flexible, vetted network.

The Priori Talent Marketplace, which includes both Flexible Talent and Law Firms, helps legal departments find the right legal professionals at the right price for any need. Our network of 8,000+ attorneys supports short-term engagements, leave coverage, overflow work, and specialized projects, as well as traditional law firm support such as local counsel in all 50 states, 70+ countries, and niche areas of expertise.

Attorneys on our platform work on high-impact projects with Fortune 500 companies, high-growth startups, and global organizations, and retain control over when, how, and where they work.

About the Opportunity

A Global F100 Tech Company is looking for a trademark and brand protection attorney with 5+ years' experience in trademark and brand enforcement for a 12-month, full-time engagement starting as soon as possible.

The work will involve leading the client's global trademark and brand enforcement program and providing broader trademark support. The attorney will act as the enforcement lead and coordinate the work of attorneys, paralegals, vendors, and outside counsel, while reporting to the client's Lead IP Counsel, Brand Protection and Copyright Registration.

Responsibilities

• Lead the client's global trademark and brand enforcement activities
• Manage trademark watch reviews and enforcement assessments
• Conduct domain name enforcement investigations and develop strategy
• Manage website, marketplace, and social media takedown programs
• Draft and file UDRP complaints and manage related proceedings
• Perform naming clearance reviews and trademark risk assessments
• Draft responses to USPTO office actions
• Support oppositions, cancellations, and other adverse proceedings
• Provide routine trademark portfolio management and brand protection support
• Coordinate with outside counsel, vendors, and internal stakeholders on global trademark matters

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of trademark and brand enforcement experience
• At least 3 years in-house supporting a large technology, software, or IT company
• Demonstrated experience handling high volumes of trademark and brand protection matters while maintaining quality and responsiveness
• Deep knowledge of trademark law, online brand protection, and global enforcement strategies
• Leadership and team management experience coordinating attorneys, paralegals, vendors, and outside counsel, including mentoring junior team members
• Ability to drive a high-volume program with minimal supervision, applying strong judgment to prioritize and escalate risks
• Excellent project management and written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience drafting responses to CIPO trademark office actions
• Background in a large technology company environment
• Located in or near Armonk, New York and able to work on-site
• Location: Hybrid. Preference for candidates in or near Armonk, New York who can work on-site; remote candidates based in the Eastern time zone will also be considered.
• Schedule: Full-time (40 hours per week)
• Duration: 12 months, starting ASAP
• Engagement Type: W-2

Required:

• Based in the Eastern time zone
• Amenable to W-2 employment by a workforce solutions company for the duration of the engagement

Why Join the Priori Network

Gain access to:

• High-quality engagements with top in-house legal teams
• Flexible work opportunities that align with your schedule and goals
• A streamlined platform experience with no endless proposals or bidding wars
• A dedicated team that advocates for your success, from matching to payment

At Priori, we believe great lawyers deserve a third path. One that combines sophisticated work, autonomy, and support. If this sounds like the kind of opportunity you’re looking for, we’d love to hear from you.

Priori is an equal opportunity organization. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all network professionals.