Associate, Trademark

**Location**:
Thailand
**Department**:
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This position is for an intellectual property lawyer to assist clients with legal issues related to trademark. The lawyer is expected to have strong expertise and legal knowledge in the field and capabilities in rendering professional advice and managing complex legal issues.

**Areas of Responsibility**

**Legal Practice**
- Conduct trademark searches and provide opinion on the registrability of marks or any recommendation to get the marks registered.
- Prepare the necessary forms for execution by clients in respect of any instructions.
- Report to clients and provide recommendations in case of Office Actions.
- Prepare documents for and assist in opposition proceedings/cancellation actions.
- Formulate legal strategies, provide legal opinions and analytical responses to clients, and act as the primary point of contact for clients.
- Perform other necessary and required tasks related to IP matters and/or other administrative tasks.

***Client Development and Work and Relationships Management**
- Take initiative in designing and implementing business development and marketing plans for Intellectual Property practice group for Thailand office and the firm’s overseas offices in the region.
- Regularly publish articles and give presentations that increase the firm’s visibility, which results in new business opportunities.
- Participate in crafting proposals and pitch for new business from current or prospective clients.
- Identify and participate in relevant conferences as agreed partner(s)/department heads.
- Take full ownership of work with mínimal oversight from partner(s).
- Effectively and efficiently manage projects and matters well.

***Administrative Tasks**
- Manage other administrative tasks in professional and timely manners such as time recording, invoicing, billing and chasing aged-debt, matter opening, conflicts of interest, etc.

***Specification**

**Knowledge and Experience**
- Knowledge of Intellectual Property law.
- At least 2-3 years of experience handling IP and/or trademark-related matters preferred.
- Experience in conducting legal research and drawing legal conclusions.

***Skills & Attitudes**
- Communication skills - have excellent written and spoken skills in both Thai and English.
- Organizational skills - be able to effectively manage multiple assignments and prioritize work.
- Persuasion skills - be able to confidently persuade, articulate, and discuss legal issues, transactions, and strategies.
- Service mindset - demonstrate true commitment in achieving positive matter outcomes for clients and be able to build and maintain client relationships.
- Commercial thinking - possess strong business acumen, keep up to date with market trends, and be able to identify business opportunities for the firm.

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