DESCRIPTION OF THE STEP TRAINEESHIP PROVIDER

We are a full-service Intellectual Property (IP) and Corporate Law
Firm, Bermeo & Bermeo, with over 75 years of experience. Our firm
primarily assists international businesses at every stage of their entry
into the Ecuadorian and South American markets. We specialize in
intellectual property, corporate law, compliance, and litigation, with
particular expertise in trademark prosecution, patent law, product
compliance, and enforcement. Our team works closely with clients to
help them protect and develop their assets, manage legal risks, and
navigate the complexities of doing business in the region.
Our firm’s commitment to reliability allows us to offer high-quality legal
solutions to local and global clients. For more information, please visit
our website.

WEBSITE

www.bermeolaw.com

TYPE OF THE STEP TRAINEESHIP PROVIDER

Law firm

TRAINEESHIP TASKS

Trainees will assist in various IP, Corporate, and General Legal matters
based on their interests, abilities, and workflow availability. They’ll
contribute to projects in one or both of our key departments.

Intellectual Property Department Tasks:
• Assist in prosecuting cases at the Intellectual Property Office.
• Support infringement matters, including gathering and analysing
evidence;
• Help develop litigation strategies and draft transactional agreements
for trademark matters;
• Provide support to the IP team, focusing on trademarks, and assist
with legal procedures at public entities and notary offices for
legalisations;
• Draft responses to office actions and supporting documentation


Corporate and General Legal Practice Department Tasks:
• Assist in cross-border corporate transactions and international legal
matters;
• Collaborate with attorneys on high-stakes commercial litigation;
• Review contracts and corporate documentation;
• Support corporate and litigation cases, including debt collections;
• Assist with legal procedures at public entities and provide general firm
support

Join our team to gain hands-on experience in Intellectual Property,
Corporate, and General Legal Practice. You'll work alongside
experienced attorneys, interact with high-profile international clients,
and develop valuable legal skills.

ORGANISING ELSA GROUP

ELSA International

PLACE OF THE TRAINEESHIP

Quito, Ecuador

TRAINEESHIP FORMAT

On-site

EARLIEST START DATE

01/07/2026

LATEST END DATE

01/01/2027

MIN DURATION

Minimum 6 weeks month/s

MAX DURATION

6 month/s

REMUNERATION

USD 482.00 per month
Other: Work Schedule Flexibility

REQUIRED STUDY LEVEL

Undergraduate

LEGAL SKILLS REQUIRED

Administrative Law - General
Commercial Law - General
Company Law - General
Competition and Economic Law - General
Industrial & Intellectual Property Law - Advanced

LANGUAGE SKILLS REQUIRED

English - Fluent
OR
Spanish (Castilian) - Good

NUMBER OF TRAINEES

2

NUMBERS OF HOURS PER WEEK

40

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Additional Requirements for the Trainee(s):
• Currently enrolled in a law degree programme or recently graduated
(ideally focusing on intellectual property or corporate law);
• Strong interest in trademarks, infringements, and corporate law
matters;
• Knowledge of the Microsoft Office Package and Google One

Information About the Traineeship:
• Gain hands-on experience in trademark prosecution, infringements,
corporate law, debt collection, and general legal practice;
• Work closely with experienced attorneys and participate in real cases
with renowned international clients, expanding your professional
network;
• Experience Ecuador’s legal landscape and rich culture;
• Receive ongoing support and mentorship from seasoned attorneys;
• Grow professionally while gaining a global legal perspective.