Trademark Paralegal

Firm Overview:

Cantor Fitzgerald, with over 16,000 employees, has been a leading global financial services firm at the forefront of financial and technological innovation since 1945.

Cantor is a preeminent investment bank serving more than 5,000 institutional clients around the world, recognized for its strengths in fixed income and equity capital markets, investment banking, SPAC underwriting, PIPE placements, commercial real estate, and for its global distribution platform. Capitalizing on the firm’s financial acumen and technology prowess, Cantor’s portfolio of businesses also includes Prime Brokerage, Asset Management, and other businesses and ventures. Cantor has consistently fueled the growth of original ideas, pioneered new markets, and provided superior service to clients. Cantor operates trading desks in every major financial center globally, with offices in over 30 locations around the world.

As one of the few remaining private partnerships on Wall Street, Cantor has the distinct ability to focus on long-term value creation and solid relationship building. Our structure allows us to respond quickly to client needs, develop solutions that address complex challenges, avoid the limitations of bureaucracy, and attract talented individuals who are driven to succeed.

Responsibilities:

Reporting to the Chief Technology and IP Counsel, this role supports the company’s intellectual property portfolio by managing trademark and domain name activities, ensuring accurate filings, timely follow‑up, and effective coordination with internal and external stakeholders.

• Prepare and file trademark applications and related documents; track and follow up on prosecution activity
• Conduct domain name research and assist with domain name registrations and renewals
• Monitor, manage, and maintain trademark and domain name deadlines using appropriate docketing systems
• Maintain accurate trademark and domain name records and databases
• Prepare reports and provide status updates related to trademark and domain portfolios
• Coordinate and communicate with external counsel and internal clients regarding trademark and domain matters
• Perform additional administrative and IP-related tasks as assigned

Qualifications:

• Strong follow-up skills with exceptional attention to detail
• Proficiency in Excel and strong written and verbal communication skills are critical
• Ability to act on detailed instructions, remain highly organized, and demonstrate good judgment
• Proven ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information
• Familiarity with the USPTO trademark filing interface is required
• Experience with CPI or other IP docketing and maintenance systems for trademarks and domain names is a plus

Educational Qualifications:

• Successful candidates should have a Paralegal Certification, Bachelor’s degree or demonstrated relevant work experience. If you are a law school student, you should have completed at least two (2) full years of law school.

Salary: $80,000 - $105,000k base

The actual base salary will be determined on an individualized basis considering a wide range of factors including, but not limited to, relevant skills, experience, education, and, where applicable, licenses or certifications held. In addition to base salary and a competitive benefits package (including health, vision, and dental insurance, paid time off and a 401(k) retirement), this position may be eligible for additional types of compensation including discretionary bonuses and other short- and long-term incentives (e.g., deferred cash, equity, etc.).

We do not accept unsolicited resumes, candidate referrals, or outreach from third-party recruiters or staffing agencies. Any such submissions will be considered property of Cantor Fitzgerald and will not be eligible for any placement fee. Recruiters must have a signed agreement with our Talent Acquisition team and be invited to submit candidates for a specific role. Direct contact with hiring managers or employees is strictly prohibited.