Mid-Level Associate Role: IP Transactional Emerging Technologies Practice

This sought-after AM firm has been experiencing unprecedented growth in their IP practice group in every major market in the U.S over the last 5 years.  The firm has a reputation for being extremely well managed and tops the ranks in Associate and Partner satisfaction.  The firm’s mentoring and team environment approach to serving clients has contributed greatly to their high satisfaction.  The firm is among the best in the country in providing marketing dollar support to their attorneys.  The IP leadership is looking for a Mid- Level Associate to join the IP Emerging Technologies Practice Group.  This Associate will be involved in all aspects of IP transactional work including, licensing, due diligence, acquisitions, and opinions.  They will also provide technical support on District Court litigations for start-up and emerging technology companies.  Technical areas of servicing will encompass semiconductors devices, computer networking, data structures, digital systems, data imaging, cloud computing, open source software, electrical circuits, nanotechnologies, imaging technologies, video and sound compression.

The qualified Attorney should have 3 to 5 years’ experience in a Big Law or prestigious IP Boutique.  This position will be on an expedited partnership track as the group’s head count numbers at the partnership level are off.  The IP Leadership is looking to expand their Partnership ranks and are utilizing lateral recruiting to help expedite this process.

The qualified Attorney should hold a BS in Electrical or Computer Science/Engineering.  The firm may consider other technical degrees if the person possesses the relevant technical experience.  The qualified person should have excellent academics, along with superior verbal and written communications skills. This position’s compensation will be based on experience, not lockstep and the firm offers an above market compensation plan. This position is in Silicon Valley.