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Summary

DLA Piper's nationally recognized Trademark, Copyright & Media Group is seeking a non-partnership track Attorney to join one of our offices, with a preference for Washington DC, Chicago, or San Francisco offices. We are looking for candidates with at least three (3) years of experience advising clients on advertising, marketing, trademark, copyright, and commercial transactions matters.

The ideal candidate will have substantial experience counseling clients on advertising and marketing campaigns, the development, protection, commercialization, and enforcement of intellectual property rights, and a focus on brand partnerships, media, technology, and consumer-facing transactions.

This role offers the opportunity to work with leading global brands on a broad range of sophisticated matters, including drafting and negotiating complex agreements, reviewing advertising and marketing campaigns, and providing strategic trademark and copyright counseling.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial and intellectual property agreements, including:

  • License agreements

  • Co-branding and brand partnership agreements

  • Sponsorship agreements

  • Influencer and talent agreements

  • Content creation and production agreements

  • Marketing and advertising agreements

  • Terms of use, website, and digital content agreements

• Advise clients on trademark, copyright, and advertising issues in connection with product launches, marketing campaigns, promotions, and digital media initiatives.

• Conduct trademark and copyright clearance analyses and provide risk assessments.

• Counsel clients regarding protection, use, registration, licensing, and enforcement of intellectual property assets.

• Review marketing and advertising materials for intellectual property, false advertising, endorsement, and promotional compliance issues.

• Support corporate, technology, media, and commercial transactions involving intellectual property assets.

• Collaborate with attorneys across practices on complex transactions and strategic business initiatives.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have

Strong analytical, drafting, and communication skills, as well as hands-on experience with:

• Drafting and negotiating commercial, marketing, and intellectual property agreements

• Trademark and copyright counseling

• Advertising and marketing law compliance

• Brand licensing and merchandising matters

• Sponsorship, influencer, celebrity endorsement, and promotional campaigns

• Trademark clearance, prosecution strategy, and portfolio management

• Copyright ownership, licensing, and fair use issues

• Intellectual property provisions in commercial and corporate transactions

• Reviewing and advising on advertising claims and marketing content

Education

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school

Bar Admission

• Licensed to practice law in the jurisdiction of the office to which the candidate is applying.

Experience

• Minimum of three (3) years of experience handling transactional trademark, copyright, advertising, marketing, and commercial counseling matters.

• Experience at a law firm representing consumer products, retail, technology, media, entertainment, or advertising clients is preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong contract drafting and negotiation skills.

• Ability to manage multiple matters and client relationships in a fast-paced environment.

• Experience working directly with marketing, legal, and business stakeholders.

• Demonstrated ability to provide practical, business-oriented legal advice.

Essential Job Expectations

While the specific job requirements of a DLA Piper position may vary depending upon scope of the job and area of specialty, there are certain universal requirements that are expected of all DLA Piper employees, which include but are not limited to:

• Effectively communicate, verbally and in writing, with clients, lawyers, business professionals, and third parties;

• Produce deliverables, answer phone calls, and reply to correspondence in an efficient and responsive manner;

• Provide timely, accurate, and quality work product;

• Successfully meet deadlines, expectations, and perform work duties as required;

• Foster positive work relationships;

• Comply with all firm policies and practices;

• Engage in both physical and sedentary activity, such as (a) working at a computer for extended periods of time, including on-screen reading and typing; (b) participating in digital/virtual conference calls; (c) participating in meetings as needed;

• Ability to work under pressure and manage competing demands in a fast-paced environment;

• Perform all other duties, tasks or projects as assigned.

Our employees are expected to embrace and uphold our firm values as a part of our DLA Piper culture. We are committed to excellence in how we represent our clients and develop our people.

Physical Demands
Sedentary work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.
Work Environment-The firm's work location requirements may be modified at the firm's discretion

• Hybrid - Regular in-office presence with some flexibility for work-from-home

Disclaimer

The purpose of this job description is to provide a concise statement of the work elements and to organize and present the information in a standardized way. It is not intended to describe all the elements of the work that may be performed by every individual in this classification, nor should it serve as the sole criteria for personnel decisions and actions. The job duties, requirements, and expectations for this position may be modified at the Firm's discretion at any time. This job description does not change the at-will nature of employment.

Application Process
Applicants must apply directly online instead of sending application materials via email. Reasonable accommodations may be made upon request to permit individuals with a disability to perform the essential functions and responsibilities of the position or to participate in the job selection process. If you have a request for an accommodation during the application process, please contact IPTTalent@us.dlapiper.com .

Search Firms

Per the terms of our agreement, all candidates must be submitted through the firm's agency portal for consideration. If you have an agreement with the firm, please log in to the agency portal. If you do not have an agreement with us and would like us to consider candidates, please send a blind candidate profile to IPTTalent@us.dlapiper.com.

Pay Transparency
The firm's expected hiring range for this position is $250,000 - $310,000 per year depending on the candidate's experience, skills, educational and professional background, and overall qualifications. We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, and 401(k).

Applicants who are not based in the jurisdiction in which this position is posted and who apply for this role are doing so voluntarily and are not eligible for relocation assistance. Any relocation benefits, if any, are provided only where a relocation is required at the firm's direction and in accordance with applicable policy and law.

DLA Piper is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.Job applicant poster viewing center.