Associate Attorney - IP Litigation
We are a global law firm that advises clients on complex business challenges, high stakes disputes, and evolving regulatory matters. Our teams integrate litigation, investigations, and corporate capabilities with deep insight into policy and regulatory frameworks to deliver practical and strategic solutions. We foster a collaborative environment that supports professional growth, teamwork, and innovative problem solving.
Position Overview
We are seeking a motivated Associate to join our legal team supporting technology and chemistry-related matters. The Associate will work on litigation matters that intersect with software, technology and chemical industries, helping deliver legal strategy, case management, and technical analysis. This role is ideal for an attorney with litigation experience who is comfortable working with technical teams and translating complex technical concepts into practical legal solutions.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage and draft pleadings, motions, discovery requests and responses in civil litigation matters involving technology and chemical industry clients.
- Conduct factual and legal research, analyze complex technical documents and prepare memoranda summarizing findings for attorneys and clients.
- Collaborate with in-house counsel, outside experts, and cross-functional teams including software engineers and chemists to develop case strategy and technical understandings.
- Support case management tasks: organize document productions, review and code documents, prepare deposition summaries, and assist with witness preparation.
- Draft and negotiate contracts, licensing agreements, and confidentiality agreements with attention to technology and chemical IP and data considerations.
- Assist in pre-litigation counseling and dispute prevention by advising clients on compliance, risk mitigation, and best practices for software and chemical processes.
- Stay current on legal and technical developments in technology, software, and chemistry that could impact clients; contribute to client-focused trainings and materials.
- Communicate complex technical and legal issues clearly to clients and team members; maintain strong client relations and pursue matter development opportunities.
Qualifications
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school and active bar admission in the relevant jurisdiction.
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in science, engineering, or related technical field.
- Prior litigation experience (2+ years preferred) with demonstrated courtroom, deposition, or motion practice exposure.
- Familiarity with technology-related legal issues, including software licensing, data/privacy concerns, and technology transactions.
- Understanding of chemistry-related industry issues, product liability, regulatory frameworks, or experience working with chemical industry clients is a strong plus.
- Comfort working with technical teams and the ability to read and interpret technical documents; experience collaborating with software developers, engineers, or scientific experts.
- Strong legal research, writing, and oral advocacy skills; ability to synthesize complex technical and legal information into clear advice.
- Excellent organization and project management skills, with experience using e-discovery platforms, document review tools, or case management software.
- Demonstrated professionalism, client service orientation, and ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
Benefits
- Medical/Dental/Vision
- Health Savings Account (HSA) or Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Firm-paid life and accident insurance
- Critical Illness and Accident Insurance
- Short- and long-term disability
- 401k with 10% profit-sharing contribution that fully vests after 2 years
- Paid-time off (PTO)
- Holiday leave
- Paid parental leave
- Mental health tools
- Wellness incentive program
- ...and more!