Mid to Senior-Level IP Litigation Associate

Overview

Choate’s IP litigation team is trusted by life sciences and technology companies to protect their most critical assets in high-stakes disputes, from Hatch-Waxman and biosimilar litigation to trade secret and licensing conflicts. With deep technical expertise and a collaborative, business-focused approach, we deliver strategic litigation solutions that align with our clients’ most important objectives.

• Represent companies in high-stakes intellectual property disputes.
• Manage all aspects of case development and presentation.
• Collaborate closely with partners and clients in a fast-paced, high-performing practice.

• Substantial experience (4 to 7 years) litigating intellectual property disputes.
• Trial and deposition experience.
• Excellent academic credentials.
• Strong analytical and writing skills.
• Enthusiastic team player who thrives in a collaborative environment.
• Large firm or elite boutique experience preferred.

The Firm is currently operating in a hybrid model, with the requirement that everyone should be in the office at least four days per week. This schedule is subject to change dependent on Firm, department and client needs, and will be routinely evaluated.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship by the Firm (either now or in the future).

Choate, one of the nation’s premier law firms, is different from most Big Law firms in ways we believe materially benefit our clients and our talent. All of our lawyers are under one roof in Boston, focused in areas where we practice at the top of the market, nationally and internationally, and represent clients in their largest and most significant matters.

Choate offers market-based compensation for its attorneys. The current base salary range for on-track attorneys is $225,000 for first year associates to $435,000 for Principal level attorneys, excluding bonus compensation and a generous benefits package.

The anticipated salary range for this role is listed below and represents our good faith and reasonable estimate of the salary range for this specific position at the time of posting. The actual offered salary for this position will be determined based on job-related, non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to qualifications and prior experience, attorney level placement, external market data, consideration of internal equity, and whether the role is on or off-track.

$310,000 - $420,000