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Trademark Law Attorney

Chicago, IL

My client, a highly respected boutique law firm, is seeking a Trademark Attorney (part time/full time) to join its nationally recognized IP & Trademark practice. This is a rare opportunity for a seasoned attorney to potentially step into a leadership role, and contribute to the continued growth of a highly successful IP & Trademark group.

About the Role

As a Trademark Attorney, you will have responsibility for handling a wide range of trademark matters, working closely with sophisticated commercial clients in various aspects of trademark transactions. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

• Monitoring and forcefully preventing infringement of their trademarks in the marketplace to stop infringement before it becomes a larger issue
• Enforcing clients rights through litigation, including seeking swift injunctive relief
• Assisting clients in establishing trade secret protection programs,, audit and correct holes in existing protection programmes, conduct trade secret exit interviews
• Prepare and review confidentiality-non-disclosure and non-compete agreements etc.

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years post JD
• Experience prosecuting trademark applications and managing trademark dockets
• For part-time the candidate must have their own book of business
• Full-time candidates can be considered even without an existing client base
• Licensed to practice law in Illinois or eligible for admission by waiver

Why Join This Boutique Firm?

This boutique firm offers the best of both worlds, sophisticated work and high-level clients, without the rigid structure of a large firm.

• No minimum billable hour requirement – The firm focuses on results, not arbitrary billing targets.
• Fair and collaborative culture – As long as you are doing the work asked of you, the firm provides genuine flexibility.
• Low turnover rate – Attorneys stay because they’re valued and enjoy the work they do.
• Cross-selling opportunities – The ability to expand your practice by collaborating with other firm departments.
• Hybrid work arrangement available – The firm supports a balance between remote and in-office work.

The firm offers a highly competitive compensation package, with a base salary ranging from $170K–$200K, plus additional earnings contingent on a portable book of business.

How to Apply

If you are a driven and experienced real estate attorney looking for a dynamic and growth-oriented environment, I encourage you to apply.

To express interest, please submit your resume and cover letter to ejpeacock@verrusgroup.com

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