Trademark Practice Leader & IP Strategist

ISHE; Tallahassee (FL); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Sagacity Legal seeks a high-energy Trademark Attorney to lead and expand the trademark practice, reporting to the CEO and Head of IP Practice. You will direct global portfolios, oversee clearance and enforcement, and drive revenue growth through client engagements.

The role combines top-tier legal execution with practice leadership, requiring 5+ years of trademark experience, deep Lanham Act knowledge, and a proven ability to mentor teams and manage a fast-moving docket.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school and active state bar membership.
• 5+ years specializing in trademark prosecution, TTAB practice, enforcement, and portfolio development.
• Growth mindset with a proven history of driving client retention, cross-selling, or new business opportunities.
• Deep command of the Lanham Act, USPTO procedures, and global filing systems.
• Excellent communication, attention to detail, and ability to manage a fast-moving docket.

Responsibilities

• Oversee, expand, and direct domestic and international trademark portfolios through the USPTO, Madrid Protocol, and local counsel.
• Direct clearance and prosecution, draft availability/infringement opinions, and clear complex USPTO Office Actions.
• Lead enforcement strategies, manage TTAB appeals, opposition and cancellation proceedings, and non-compete/settlement actions as needed.
• Grow the practice through business development, pitch prospective clients, publish thought leadership, and participate in webinars.
• Collaborate on licensing, assignments, and brand acquisition deals with the Head of IP Transactions.
• Mentor and supervise junior attorneys, paralegals, and IP specialists; optimize docketing and workflow.

Skills

Trademark prosecution

Portfolio strategy

Client counseling

Business development

Mentorship

Communication skills

Project management

Education

J.D. degree

Active state bar

Job description

Position Overview Sagacity Legal is not your standard law firm. We are a high-growth IP practice looking for a high-energy, entrepreneurial Trademark Attorney to take the reins of our Trademark Practice and build alongside us. Reporting directly to our CEO and Head of IP Practice, this role is a hybrid of top-tier legal execution, practice leadership, and practice expansion. If you are a mid-to-senior-level trademark strategist who thrives on commercial growth, loves working directly with diverse founders and brands, and wants a real stake in driving firm revenue, this is your launchpad.

What You’ll Do (Key Responsibilities)

Practice Leadership & Portfolio Strategy

• Drive Global Brand Portfolios: Oversee, expand, and strategically direct complex domestic and international trademark portfolios through the USPTO, Madrid Protocol, and local counsel.
• Lead Clearance & Prosecution: Direct IP specialists through comprehensive searches, draft high-stakes availability/infringement opinions, and clear complex USPTO Office Actions.
• Protect & Enforce: Direct enforcement strategies, manage TTAB appeals, opposition and cancellation proceedings, negotiate coexistence/settlement agreements, and send high-impact cease-and-desist actions.

Entrepreneurial Growth & Client Counseling

• Grow the Practice: Actively fuel business development initiatives, pitch prospective clients, publish thought leadership, and participate in webinars to position the firm as the premier IP partner.
• Commercial Strategy: Partner with our Head of IP Transactions to structure licensing, assignments, and brand acquisition deals.
• Client Engagement: Serve as the primary trademark trusted advisor to business leaders, guiding them through audit programs, brand launches, and long-term IP defense.

Team & Operational Mentorship

• Scale the Team: Mentor, develop, and supervise junior attorneys, paralegals, and IP specialists.
• Innovate Operations: Optimize docketing, workflow automation, and search tool efficiency

• Education & Credentials: J.D. from an accredited law school and active state bar membership in good standing.
• Experience: 5+ years specializing in trademark prosecution, TTAB practice, enforcement, and portfolio development (firm or in-house).
• Growth Mindset: A proven history of driving client retention, cross-selling legal services, or generating new business opportunities.
• Expertise: Deep command of the Lanham Act, USPTO procedures, and global filing systems.
• Execution: Superb communication skills, razor-sharp attention to detail, and the autonomy to manage a fast-moving docket.