Legal Service Associate

Protecting and building a future shaped by original ideas, innovations, and creativity.

From counterfeits and pirated content to fraudulent sites and unauthorized sellers, MarqVision provides end-to-end brand control across 1,500+ platforms in 118+ countries. Our AI-powered managed service platform for brand control and intelligence enables rapid, scalable enforcement—so your team can move faster, protect revenue, and preserve brand equity across every digital touchpoint. Founded by Harvard Law graduates in 2020, MarqVision is backed by Peak XV (formerly Sequoia Capital India), HSG (formerly Sequoia Capital China), Salesforce Ventures, Altos Ventures, DST Global Partners, Y Combinator, Softbank and Atinum Investments. Recognized with an LVMH Innovation Award and the Inc 5000 Fastest Growing Companies award in 2025, MarqVision continues to push boundaries in brand control, ensuring that innovation, creativity, and trust remain safeguarded in a rapidly evolving digital world.

 

How You'll Make an Impact at MarqVision

MarqVision’s Legal & Expert Services team (MARQ Law) leads the rapid execution of offline and online-to-offline enforcement actions, in response to the increasing number of global IP infringement cases involving trademarks and designs.

The Legal Service Associate supports global IP enforcement activities across multiple jurisdictions, especially in China and in the U.S. This role coordinates test purchases, C&D letters, Schedule-A litigations, customs enforcement, and offline investigations and raids. This position also serves as a key liaison between local partner law firms, investigative agencies, and local enforcement authorities. This role reports directly to the Director of Legal & Expert Services, based in China.

We welcome candidates who are motivated to advance their careers in the global IP and legal field, and who are interested in contributing to long-term innovation in technology-driven enforcement and service solutions within the IP/Legal industry.

 

What You’ll Achieve

1. Test Purchase Operations

• Manage test purchase initiatives, including oversight of a major global TP project for our customer.

2. C&D Letters and IP Inquiry Review

• Review and analyze customer IP-related inquiries (e.g., IP registration status, seller/website verification, listing assessments).
• Collect and organize supporting evidence (proof of infringement, documentation).
• Coordinate with local partner law firms to conduct eligibility assessments.

3. U.S. Schedule-A and Civil Litigation Support

• Identify and evaluate potential targets for legal action.
• Conduct eligibility assessments in collaboration with U.S. partner law firms.
• Review draft complaints prior to filing and highlight areas requiring correction or clarification.
• Monitor case progress and provide timely updates to customers.

4. Customs and Offline Enforcement – Korea

• Coordinate cooperation opportunities and customs training with TIPA and Korean customs authorities.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for customers pursuing offline enforcement actions in Korea.
• Work with private investigators/agencies on target identification, test purchases, product verification, and—when applicable—participate in offline raids.
• Liaise with local police and enforcement agencies to support product verification requests.

 

Skills You'll Need to Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Law, or related field.
• Licensed to practice law in Korea or in the U.S.
• Experience in IP enforcement, brand protection, compliance, or legal operations preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communications in Korean and English is a must.
• Ability to manage cross-border cases and multiple stakeholders simultaneously.
• Ability to adapt to a fast-changing and dynamic environment.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to details.

 

Nice to Have

• 3–5 years of experience as an IP attorney, gained either at a law firm or within a corporate legal team.

 

Additional Reference

• MarqVision Company Blog
• Leadership Team

 

Equal Opportunity

At MarqVision, we believe real growth comes with attracting the brightest minds, motivating them to succeed in their position, and ensuring plenty of fun along the way. If you think this position is for you, apply now! MarqVision is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applicants of all backgrounds to apply. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the customers and communities we serve.

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