Associate Attorney - Patents & IP Transactions
Jobot
Irvine, CA
JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$200,000–$225,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Alliance/Partner Management, Attorney, Compensation and Benefits, Due Diligence, Health Plan, IP (Internet Protocol), Intellectual Property (IP), Legal, License Agreements, Licensing Negotiations, Mentoring, Mergers and Acquisitions, Open Source, Patents, Post Closing, Risk Analysis, Software Licenses, Software as a Service (SaaS), Team Player, Trademarks, Venture Capital
LOCATION
Irvine, CA
POSTED
3 days ago
This Jobot Job is hosted by: Ken Clarke
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Salary: $200,000 - $225,000 per year
A bit about us:
Our client, a leading full-service California law firm, is actively recruiting for a career-oriented Patent Associate to join their established and expanding IP practice in Irvine. This is an exceptional opportunity to advance your career at an AmLaw 200 firm recognized for excellence, collaboration, and work-life balance
We are seeking attorneys with 3+ years of experience in intellectual property transactions. Academic background from a top law school and comparable firm experience will play a factor in consideration. Core responsibilities include:
- Draft and prosecute patent and trademark applications before the USPTO
- Structure and negotiate complex IP licensing agreements, technology transfers, and joint development agreements
- Draft and negotiate software licenses, SaaS agreements, and open-source compliance strategies
- Manage IP aspects of M&A transactions, including due diligence and post-closing integration
- Advise on patent, trademark, and copyright portfolio strategies and monetization
- Counsel clients on IP provisions in commercial agreements and strategic partnerships
- Support venture capital and private equity transactions with IP valuations and risk assessments
The firm is consistently recognized as one of California's best legal employers and has a reputation for high retention, collaborative practices, and promoting from within. This is a full-time role with a competitive base salary (200k-225k), annual bonuses, firm sponsored healthcare benefits, realistic path to partnership, hybrid strong mentorship programs, PTO, and much more.
Interested in learning more? Please apply directly to this post, email a copy of your resume and transcripts to https://jobot.com/apply/associate-attorney-patents-and-ip-transactions/2116337441?utm_source=Monster or call/text Ken Clarke directly at (949) 946-5491 for more information.
Why join us?
- One of California's largest full-service law firms
- AmLaw200
- Award-winning collaborative workplace culture
- Strong base compensation, comprehensive benefits, and lucrative bonus structure
- 401(k) program with profit sharing
- Unlimited PTO for attorneys
- High retention, low-turnover environment where careers blossom
- Clear path to partnership and other senior-level roles
Job Details
Interested candidates must have 2+ years of IP experience and be admitted to practice in California and before the USPTO. Attorneys must live within a commutable distance to the firm's Irvine offices. Please contact Ken Clarke https://jobot.com/apply/associate-attorney-patents-and-ip-transactions/2116337441?utm_source=Monster or (949) 946-5491) for more information!
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COMPANY SIZE
100 to 499 employeesINDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
FOUNDED
2018
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