Openings
Intellectual Property Associate Attorney
Raleigh, NC US
Job Description
Junior to Mid-level Intellectual Property Associate - Raleigh
Our client is a top firm, seeking a junior to mid-level IP associate for its Technology Transactions & Intellectual Property Team in Raleigh. This position involves working with national and international clients within a broad range of industries. The role is in office on a hybrid schedule.
Qualifications
- 1-5 years of experience in trademark and copyright prosecution, as well as trademark infringements involving clearance searches and evaluations.
- Experience negotiating and drafting IP and technology agreements, such as collaboration agreements, software and patent license agreements.
- Strong academic credentials are required.
- Excellent writing, verbal and interpersonal skills; team focused.
- North Carolina bar admission is preferred, or ability to become admitted.
- All candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S.
About Us
Marina Sirras & Associates LLC is a boutique legal recruiting firm committed to connecting exceptional legal talent with top-tier law firms and in-house legal departments nationwide. With decades of experience and a personalized, relationship-driven approach, we take pride in understanding the unique needs of both our clients and candidates.
We are a proud member of the National Association of Legal Search Consultants (NALSC) and strictly adhere to the NALSC Code of Ethics. Marina Sirras, our founder, is a former President and Chairperson of the organization, reflecting our longstanding commitment to integrity and professionalism in legal recruiting.
To learn more about our team and services, please visit us at www.lawseek.com.
Meet Your Recruiter
Kate McNamara
National Legal Recruiter
kmcnamara@lawseek.com
Kate joined Marina Sirras & Associates in 2011. She is a national legal recruiter, specializing
in the placement of partners, counsel, and associates in all practice areas, including:
- Intellectual Property – lawyers and patent agents (patent prosecution, IP litigation,
trademark, and technology/life sciences transactional roles) - Corporate lawyers (funds, capital markets, M&A, securities, and finance)
- Litigation lawyers (commercial, securities, and arbitration)
Clients include major international law firms, midsized general practice firms, specialty boutique
firms, and corporations. Prior to recruiting, Kate worked as a legal assistant for several law
firms, including Pennie & Edmonds, a former intellectual property firm in New York City. She
earned a B.S. in Human Resource Management.