IP Transactions Associate Attorney

A law firm is seeking a dedicated and experienced IP Transactions Associate Attorney to join its dynamic team in Washington, DC. The role requires drafting and negotiating IP and technology contracts and preparing and prosecuting patent applications in areas such as computer science, AI, fintech, and related technologies. The ideal candidate will have a robust academic background, strong analytical skills, and a passion for learning new technologies and their legal implications.

Job Duties:

• Draft and negotiate IP and technology contracts.
• Prepare and prosecute patent applications in computer science, AI, fintech, and related technologies.
• Conduct patentability and freedom-to-operate analyses.
• Provide strategic IP advice to clients.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support IP and technology transactions.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of evolving technologies and related legal issues.
• Ensure compliance with relevant IP laws and regulations.

Requirements:

• 4-9 years of experience in an IP and technology practice.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience, specifically in IP and technology contracts.
• Patent registration number or eligibility to take the Patent Bar.
• Experience in patent prosecution.
• DC Bar membership or eligibility to waive in.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Strong academic background with excellent analytical and writing skills.

Certifications:

• Patent Bar registration number or eligibility to take the Patent Bar.
• Membership with the DC Bar or eligibility to waive in.

Skills:

• Outstanding analytical ability.
• Excellent writing and communication skills.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Demonstrated leadership and initiative.
• Eagerness to learn and adapt to new technologies.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Strong client service orientation.

Location:

• Washington, DC

This firm's clientele ranges from government agencies to multinational corporations and individuals, with offices throughout the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. Due to its multinational presence, the firm celebrates diversity as its workforce represents ethnicities the world over, with strong support for women evident in all the firm's branches. The firm's areas of practice include banking & finance, energy, privacy & cybersecurity, and immigration, to mention a few. A large part of the firm's resources, human and financial, are devoted to charitable work. The firm is also committed to transparency and cost-efficiency. Consequently, its legal matters and project management policies are focused on affordable pricing.