Closing Date: 15th September, 2027
Description:
Who we are:ArentFox Schiff is an award-winning, globally recognized law firm that delivers sophisticated, innovative, and practical legal solutions to clients around the world. With more than 600 lawyers and policy professionals, ArentFox Schiff's expertise is sought out by Fortune 500s, start-ups, international governments, non-profits and trade associations, and private individuals. Our work spans highly complex, global matters as well as the deeply personal issues that shape the lives of individuals and communities.
Why join us:
At ArentFox Schiff, we know that diverse backgrounds produce different perspectives, richer thinking, and more creative solutions to the challenges our clients face. We hope you share that vision. Join us and take on the challenge of doing meaningful work while helping us build upon a culture that reflects our dedication to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We base all of our employment decisions on merit and do not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected characteristic.
Job Description and Salary
ArentFox Schiff LLP is seeking an associate in our Silicon Valley or San Francisco office to join the 2nd or 3rd year class for its Trademark & Copyright group. We are seeking a smart, self-motivated candidate with strong legal and analytical skills, sound judgment, and a client-focused approach to join our fast-paced and collaborative practice. The ideal candidate will have at least two years of experience handling trademark and copyright matters, including domestic and international trademark clearance, prosecution, portfolio management, and enforcement. Candidates should have experience counseling clients on trademark selection, use, and protection strategies and assisting with trademark disputes and brand protection matters. Experience with copyright counseling, licensing, domain name disputes, advertising and unfair competition issues, intellectual property agreements, and online brand enforcement is a plus. Exposure to technology, digital media, consumer products, retail, or internet-based businesses is strongly preferred.
The good faith base salary range for this position is a minimum of $225,000 to a maximum of $240,000 per year. The actual salary rate offered to candidates within that range will depend on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, years of relevant experience, education, applicable bar admissions, and the candidate's overall qualifications for the position as assessed by the Firm. In addition to a competitive base salary, we offer a comprehensive bonus program with opportunities for discretionary incentives that may include productivity, business development, and merit-based components, subject to applicable policies.
