Job Description

Mid-Level Associate – Intellectual Property (Patent) Transactions

Practice Group: Intellectual Property
Location: Remote (U.S.-Based)
Class Year: 3rd–5th Year Associate

Position Overview

A leading AmLaw firm is seeking a highly motivated mid-level associate with a minimum of three years of experience in intellectual property transactions, with a demonstrated focus on patent acquisition and licensing matters.

This role supports a nationally recognized IP practice serving multinational corporations, emerging growth companies, private equity sponsors, and financial institutions on complex, high-value patent transactions. The associate will work closely with partners across offices on sophisticated domestic and cross-border matters while operating in a fully remote capacity within the United States.

The ideal candidate combines strong technical legal skills with commercial awareness and the ability to manage significant responsibility in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Core Responsibilities

• Draft, structure, and negotiate complex:

  • Patent acquisition and divestiture agreements

  • Exclusive and non-exclusive patent and technology license agreements

  • Joint development, research, and collaboration agreements

  • Strategic alliance and technology transfer agreements

  • IP assignments and portfolio transfer documentation

• Lead and manage IP due diligence for:

  • Domestic and cross-border M&A transactions

  • Private equity investments

  • Venture financings

  • Public company transactions

• Advise clients on patent portfolio monetization, commercialization strategies, and risk mitigation

• Analyze ownership chains, encumbrances, prior licenses, and related obligations

• Coordinate with corporate, tax, litigation, antitrust, and regulatory teams on integrated transactional matters

• Support IP-driven settlement and restructuring transactions

Required Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school with strong academic credentials

• Admission to at least one U.S. state bar

• Minimum of three (3) years of intellectual property transactional experience at a major law firm

• Demonstrated experience handling patent acquisition and licensing transactions

• Experience conducting and managing IP due diligence in M&A or financing transactions

• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills

• Ability to manage multiple complex matters independently in a remote environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Technical degree (engineering, computer science, life sciences, or related discipline)

• USPTO registration

• Experience with international IP transactions

• Prior experience advising technology, life sciences, semiconductor, AI, pharmaceutical, or manufacturing clients

Professional Attributes

• Strong commercial judgment and business acumen

• Ability to work effectively in a remote, multi-office team structure

• High level of responsiveness and accountability

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Commitment to delivering exceptional client service

Compensation & Benefits

• Market-competitive salary aligned with national BigLaw compensation scale (commensurate with class year)

• Performance-based bonus eligibility

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, retirement, and wellness benefits

• Structured mentorship and professional development programs