Patents​/Counsel; Electrical Engineering

Our client is a global law firm with a powerful strategic focus and real momentum. Their industry-focused strategy is seeing them take on pioneering work in places that others have yet to reach. Their shared values define their culture and their workplace. You will find them to be unusually collegial, team-oriented, and ready to innovate. They work seamlessly across practices, offices and around the world.

This elimination of boundaries has allowed them to evolve into a law firm that works as hard for its culture as it does for its clients.

Our client (A Top AMLAW firm) is seeking a counsel lawyer with at least two years of patent prosecution experience. The candidate will have patent prosecution experience in 5G, Wi‑Fi and other wireless technologies, artificial intelligence (AI), processor and memory systems, image processing and RF front‑end. This position is open to Counsel and Senior Counsel. Both positions offer a vibrant and impactful career within a prestigious global law firm, ideal for those eager to contribute significantly in their field, and the potential for professional advancement.

Counsel has the opportunity to progress to Senior Counsel based on performance, contributions to the growth of the firm's practice, and professional achievements. Promotion to Senior Counsel opens the potential for future consideration for Partnership. Advancement decisions will consider multiple factors including the firm's needs, the market dynamics within your area of expertise, and broader economic conditions. This position is ideal for those looking to develop a long‑term career with prospects for significant professional growth.

• 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 for the USPTO
• Must be admitted to and in good standing of the Bar, or be eligible to waive in
• 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

This position may be based in any of their US offices (Austin, Chicago, Dallas, Denver, Houston, Los Angeles, Minneapolis, New York, San Antonio, San Francisco, St. Louis, or Washington, DC). Applicants should indicate their office(s) of interest in their application.

The full time base annual salary for this position in the New York City, Denver, Los Angeles, and San Francisco market is expected to range between $225,000- $315,000. This range represents the firm's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting for a position in New York City, Denver, Los Angeles, and San Francisco.

Salaries in other markets will vary depending on market data. Bonus opportunities are non‑guaranteed and are dependent upon individual and firm performance.