IP Associates

Patent Counsel – Engineering (2+ years)
Location: Multiple offices across the U.S. (Austin, Chicago, Dallas, Denver, Houston, Los Angeles, Minneapolis, New York, San Antonio, San Francisco, St. Louis, Washington, D.C.)

A leading global law firm is seeking a Patent Counsel to join its established and growing Patents practice, with a focus on high-value patent prosecution across advanced and emerging technologies.

This is an opportunity to work with sophisticated clients on the development and management of complex patent portfolios, particularly within cutting-edge areas such as wireless communications and artificial intelligence. The team is known for its technical depth, collaborative culture, and strong client relationships across a range of industries.

The firm offers a well-supported environment with clear progression pathways, including advancement to Senior Counsel and potential long-term consideration for partnership.

Key Responsibilities:

Drafting and prosecuting patent applications across a range of complex technologies
Advising clients on patent strategy, portfolio development, and lifecycle management
Working closely with clients to build and maintain long-term IP strategies
Supporting innovation across areas such as wireless technologies, AI, and advanced computing systems

Requirements:

Minimum of 2+ years’ patent prosecution experience
Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field
Registered with the USPTO (or eligible to register)
Admitted to practice in a U.S. jurisdiction (or eligible to waive in)
Strong technical background in areas such as 5G, Wi-Fi, AI, processor and memory systems, image processing, or RF front-end technologies
Excellent academic credentials with strong analytical and communication skills

Additional Experience (Preferred):

Experience managing and developing client patent portfolios
Exposure to technologies such as autonomous vehicles, robotics, natural language processing, wireless communications, or computer vision

Compensation:

$225,000 – $315,000 for key markets including New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Denver, with variation across other locations depending on market conditions, plus a discretionary bonus

Working Arrangements:

Flexible, multi-office platform with hybrid working and strong cross-office collaboration