Interim Senior Trademark and Brand Protection Attorney

Major, Lindsey & Africa's Interim Legal Talent group has an immediate need for a senior Trademark and Brand Protection Attorney. Overview Our client is looking for a Senior Trademark & Brand Protection Attorney (Enforcement Lead) contractor for a 12-month period to join their Legal team. The contractor will be expected to have had 5+ years experience with substantial trademark and brand enforcement experience, ideally from a large technology company environment. This attorney would serve as the lead for the brand enforcement program and broader trademark support activities. Experience The successful candidate will be able to operate independently and reflect the responsibilities below. Location This role is fully remote anywhere on the East Coast; however, candidates must be licensed in the state of New York. Responsibilities Include Lead our client's global trademark and brand enforcement activities. Manage trademark watch reviews and enforcement assessments. Conduct domain name enforcement investigations and strategy development. Manage website, marketplace, social media, and other online takedown programs. Draft and file UDRP complaints and manage related proceedings. Perform naming clearance reviews and trademark risk assessments. Draft responses to USPTO trademark office actions. Experience drafting responses to CIPO trademark office actions is preferred. Support trademark 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. Qualifications Include Significant experience managing and executing large-scale trademark and brand enforcement programs for a global company. Minimum of three years of in-house experience 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. Demonstrated leadership and team management experience, including coordinating the work of attorneys, paralegals, vendors, and outside counsel. Ability to lead and drive a high-volume global brand enforcement program with minimal supervision. Strong judgment and ability to assess, prioritize, and elevate trademark and brand protection risks appropriately. Excellent project management and organizational skills. Proven ability to manage large volumes of work and competing priorities in a fast-paced environment. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Collaborative team player with the ability to build effective relationships across legal, business, marketing, security, and external service provider teams. Ability to mentor, train, and guide junior team members and service providers. Highly responsive, detail-oriented, and execution-focused. Information regarding benefits can be found on MLA's Website on the Consultant Resources Page: Major, Lindsey & Africa does not discriminate against applications on the basis of age, sex, race or any other protected characteristics pursuant to applicable state or federal laws. #J-18808-Ljbffr Major, Lindsey & Africa