Patents - Counsel; Electrical Engineering

Patents - Counsel (Electrical Engineering)

About the job:
The position includes a salary range of $225,000 - $315,000, based on year classification, and is offered to Counsel and Senior Counsel within a large national law firm. The role focuses on patent prosecution in 5G, Wi‑Fi, artificial intelligence, processor and memory systems, image processing, and RF front‑end technologies. Candidates who progress well may advance to Senior Counsel and potentially partnership.

• Electrical Engineering degree (or equivalent)
• At least two years of patent prosecution experience
• Registered with the United States Patent Trademark Office (USPTO) or qualified to register
• Must be admitted to, or in good standing of, the Bar, or be eligible to waive
• Strong background in 5G, Wi‑Fi and other wireless technologies, artificial intelligence (AI), processor and memory systems, image processing and RF front‑end
• Excellent academic credentials with strong analytical, verbal, and written communication skills

• Experience liaising with clients to develop and manage portfolios
• Preferred domain experience in autonomous vehicles, robotics, natural language processing, wireless communications, computer vision, or related AI fields

Minimum of two years of patent prosecution experience with a large national firm.

Seeking a counsel lawyer with expertise in 5G, Wi‑Fi, AI, processor and memory systems, image processing, and RF front‑end. The candidate will assist clients in developing and managing patent portfolios and collaborate across practice groups. The role offers the opportunity to progress to Senior Counsel based on performance, contributions to the firm’s growth, and professional achievements.

The base annual salary for this position in the New York City, Denver, Los Angeles, and San Francisco markets is expected to range between $225,000 and $315,000. Salaries in other markets will vary based on market data. Bonus opportunities are non‑guaranteed and dependent upon individual and firm performance.

• JD education required
• Accepted by the attorney admission board

Only lateral candidates from a large national firm (Top 350) currently practicing in this practice group are considered. School transcripts will be required for consideration.