Attorney – IP & Corporate/Commercial Litigation

Law Firms; Delaware; On-site; USD 190,000 - 290,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

HSA with employer contribution match

Long-term disability insurance

Life insurance

Discretionary profit-sharing plan

Discretionary year-end bonus

CLE and professional membership dues

Job summary

Law Firms in Delaware is seeking an Attorney - IP & Corporate/Commercial Litigation to join its respected boutique team. The role focuses on high-stakes IP disputes and corporate matters with direct client contact and opportunities for substantial responsibility.

The firm emphasizes Delaware Court of Chancery practice, cross‑firm collaboration, and a merit‑based track. 2+ years of experience and Delaware Bar eligibility are required; IP background preferred.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of litigation experience; IP background preferred for the IP role
• Delaware Bar admission or ability to obtain promptly
• Strong writing, research, and analytical skills

Responsibilities

• Manage litigation matters - IP disputes or corporate/commercial matters from strategy through trial
• Serve as Delaware counsel alongside national law firms on complex matters
• Appear before the Delaware Court of Chancery, District of Delaware, and other Delaware courts
• Communicate directly with clients and co-counsel on case strategy and status

Skills

Litigation

Legal writing

Client communication

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Job Title:

Attorney - IP & Corporate/Commercial Litigation

A respected Delaware litigation boutique with a reputation for sophisticated, high-stakes work is expanding its team and hiring for Litigation Associate roles in Intellectual Property and Corporate/Commercial Litigation. This firm regularly serves as Delaware counsel alongside leading national law firms on complex matters, with deep bench strength before the Delaware Court of Chancery and other Delaware courts. Attorneys here are consistently recognised for professional excellence, including AV Preeminent ratings and national Chambers rankings - offering the kind of substantive, high-level responsibility typically reserved for much larger platforms, without the bureaucracy.

Responsibilities:

• Manage litigation matters - IP disputes (patent, trademark, trade secret) or corporate/commercial matters (fiduciary duty, business torts, contract disputes) - from strategy through trial
• Serve as Delaware counsel alongside national law firms on complex, high-stakes matters
• Appear before the Delaware Court of Chancery, District of Delaware, and other Delaware courts
• Communicate directly with clients and co-counsel on case strategy and status

Qualifications:

• 2+ years of litigation experience (specific range depends on practice area - IP litigation background preferred for the IP role, ideally including ANDA/Hatch-Waxman experience; Chancery Court or corporate litigation exposure preferred for the Commercial role)
• Delaware Bar admission (or ability to obtain promptly)
• Strong legal writing, research, and analytical skills

Salary and Other Compensation:

The annual salary for this position is between $190,000 - $290,000. Factors which may affect pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• HSA with employer contribution match
• Long-term disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Discretionary profit-sharing plan
• Discretionary year-end bonus
• CLE and professional membership dues covered