Job Description

Paralegal, Trademark Specialist (In-House) | High End Luxury Watch Brand

Location: Midtown Manhattan | Hybrid

Team: Legal / Intellectual Property

Compensation: $120,000-$150,000 + exceptional benefits

We are partnering with a prestigious global luxury watch brand to hire a Trademark Specialist and IP, Paralegal to help build and shape a newly established in-house intellectual property function. This is a rare opportunity to step into a role that feels similar to outside counsel, while having the stability, influence, and long-term growth of an internal position.

You’ll work closely with the Director of Intellectual Property and legal leadership to design processes, migrate portfolios, and bring trademark enforcement in-house for the first time.

Why this role stands out

• Be part of a newly formed in-house IP team
• High visibility and autonomy; your work will help define how the function operates
• Strong partnership with leadership and external counsel
• Meaningful exposure to luxury, fashion, and premium consumer brands

Key Responsibilities

• Support all aspects of U.S. and international trademark prosecution and enforcement
• Prepare and file USPTO trademark applications, renewals, statements of use, and related filings
• Manage trademark and domain name portfolios, including portfolio migration
• Draft cease & desist letters and manage enforcement matters under attorney supervision
• Coordinate with and oversee outside counsel and vendors
• Monitor deadlines, office actions, watch notices, and potential infringement
• Support TTAB matters, oppositions, cancellations, and anti-counterfeiting efforts
• Help implement and manage a new case management/docketing system

What we’re looking for

• 5+ years of trademark/IP paralegal experience (law firm or in-house)
• Experience working with luxury, fashion, retail, or premium consumer brands
• Background supporting or partnering with outside counsel
• Hands-on experience with USPTO filings and trademark portfolio management
• Strong conflict management skills (including cease & desist drafting)
• Highly collaborative, low-ego, team-first mindset ➡️ cultural fit is critical
• Comfortable building structure and process where none previously existed

Compensation & Benefits

• $120,000-$150,000 base salary
• 100% employer-paid medical benefits (employee coverage)
• Paid parental leave for both parents
• 401(k)
• Generous PTO and paid holidays
• Hybrid schedule (3 days onsite / 2 remote)

If you’re a trademark professional who thrives in luxury environments , enjoys building processes, and wants to make a lasting impact inside a growing legal team, this role offers a truly unique opportunity.

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