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Trademark Lawyer

Ottawa, ON
Hybrid
Posted Apr 15, 2026
1 position

$132,500–$150,000 / year

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Mid-level · 2+ years
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week

Job summary

The Trademark Lawyer will provide legal services related to the usage, protection, and enforcement of intellectual property. They will work within a dynamic team environment to manage trademark prosecution and enforcement matters.

Job details

ABOUT GOWLING WLG At Gowling WLG, our commitment to excellence begins with our people. As an international law firm with offices in Canada, the U.K., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia, we’re proud to recruit and retain top talent who bring energy, insight, and a singular focus on delivering exceptional experiences – for our clients and each other. We’re intentional about building a workplace that’s both high-performing and supportive, ensuring that everyone is empowered to do their best work and reach their full potential. Our culture is grounded in our shared values: Raise the Bar, Embrace Differences, and Thrive Together. These values shape how we collaborate, lead, and succeed – across teams, time zones, and career paths. Whether you’re pursuing a role in law or business services, explore what’s possible and make your mark with Gowling WLG. PROFILE Gowling WLG’s Ottawa office is currently seeking a motivated Trademark Lawyer to join its dynamic Intellectual Property Group. The Intellectual Property Department provides a variety of legal services with respect to the usage, protection and enforcement of intellectual property. The ideal candidate should have at least 3 to 5 years trademark prosecution and trademark enforcement experience. The candidate must have excellent writing and communication skills and be prepared to work in a fast-paced team environment APPLICATION DETAILS Interested candidates should forward their resume, along with a cover letter, and academic records, in confidence via the career page on our website. Gowling WLG’s total rewards program is designed to foster a culture where high performance and personal well-being go hand-in-hand. We support your career and life with: * 100% employer-paid health, dental, and mental health coverage, plus an annual lifestyle spending allowance * Benefits coverage for Firm members and their dependents from day one! * 20+ vacation days and hybrid work flexibility * Parental leave top-up for 26 weeks (after 12 months of full-time employment) * Financial protection through short & long-term disability, life, accident & critical illness insurance * Employee & Family Assistance Program, guided CBT, and an internal network of 120+ trained Mental Health First Aid responders * Recognition awards, appreciation events, and a supportive, collaborative work culture * Perks and preferred pricing programs, referral bonuses and more The starting range for this role is $132,500 to $150,000. Starting salary will be determined based on an applicants year of call, individual skills, competencies and unique qualifications. Gowling WLG employees have the potential to exceed this range based on tenure and performance. This position is currently vacant and is open to both internal and external candidates. Gowling WLG is recruiting for this role to support ongoing firm needs and team operations. This employer may use tools within our applicant tracking system that include artificial intelligence–supported features, such as automated candidate matching. These tools do not make hiring decisions; all screening, assessments, and selections are reviewed and completed by human recruiters and hiring managers. Gowling WLG is dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. If you are in need of accommodation or support at any time during the recruitment process, please let us know.

What you’ll do

Requirements

The ideal candidate must have at least 3 to 5 years of experience in trademark prosecution and enforcement. Excellent writing and communication skills are required to succeed in this fast-paced legal role.

Benefits

• Health insurance • Dental insurance • Mental health coverage • Lifestyle spending allowance • Vacation days • Hybrid work flexibility • Parental leave top-up • Short-term disability insurance • Long-term disability insurance • Life insurance • Accident insurance • Critical illness insurance • Employee & family assistance program • Guided CBT • Mental health first aid responders • Recognition awards • Referral bonuses