Electrical Patent Associate

BCL Legal Limited; United States; Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

BCL Legal Limited seeks an Electrical Patent Associate to join its acclaimed IP practice across the U.S., focusing on semiconductor technologies. You will draft and prosecute patent applications, advise on portfolio strategy, and support high-stakes litigation, working with leading technology companies.

Candidates should have 2–4 years in semiconductor patents, USPTO registration, and an Electrical Engineering degree (MS/PhD preferred).

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of semiconductor patent experience.
• At least 1 year direct semiconductor industry experience.
• USPTO registration.
• Admission to practice in a state with an office.
• Electrical Engineering degree; MS/PhD preferred.
• Strong technical writing and client-facing skills.

Responsibilities

• Draft and prosecute patent applications relating to semiconductor devices, fabrication processes, and emerging chip technologies.
• Advise clients on patent portfolio development, IP strategy, and protecting key innovations.
• Support complex patent litigation, post-grant proceedings, and other patent disputes.
• Work closely with leading technology companies, inventors, and engineering teams on cutting-edge semiconductor advancements.
• Collaborate with attorneys and technical professionals on high-value, business-critical intellectual property matters.
• Analyze complex technical concepts and translate them into robust patent protection strategies.

Skills

Semiconductor patents

Technical writing

Client facing

Analytical skills

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

MS/PhD preferred

Tools

USPTO registration

Job description

The Firm

One of the highest regarded Intellectual Property boutiques is seeking an Electrical Patent Associate to join their growing Electrical Practice Group in one of their offices across the U.S. This opportunity is ideal for attorneys with direct semiconductor industry experience who bring a deep understanding of the technical, commercial, and practical aspects of semiconductor technologies, including design, manufacturing, fabrication processes, and related innovations. The firm works some of the world's leading technology companies on sophisticated intellectual property matters and offers exposure to cutting-edge developments at the forefront of the semiconductor industry.

What You Will be Doing day-to-day

• Draft and prosecute patent applications relating to semiconductor devices, fabrication processes, and emerging chip technologies.
• Advise clients on patent portfolio development, IP strategy, and protecting key innovations.
• Support complex patent litigation, post-grant proceedings, and other patent disputes.
• Work closely with leading technology companies, inventors, and engineering teams on cutting-edge semiconductor advancements.
• Collaborate with attorneys and technical professionals on high-value, business-critical intellectual property matters.
• Analyze complex technical concepts and translate them into robust patent protection strategies.

What You Will Have

• 2-4 years of experience working with semiconductor-related patents.
• At least 1 year of direct semiconductor industry experience.
• Registration to practice before the USPTO.
• Admission to practice in a state where the firm maintains an office.
• A degree in Electrical Engineering or a closely related technical discipline.
• Advanced technical degrees (M.S. or Ph.D.) are strongly preferred.
• Strong technical writing, analytical, and client-facing skills.

Why Join?

• Work on cutting-edge semiconductor technologies with some of the industry's most innovative companies.
• Gain exposure to the full spectrum of patent matters, including drafting, prosecution, portfolio strategy, litigation, and PTAB proceedings.
• Join a highly regarded intellectual property practice with a collaborative and supportive culture.
• Enjoy flexibility to be based in any U.S. office while working on nationally significant matters.
• Accelerate your career alongside leading IP practitioners in one of the most dynamic areas of technology and innovation.

This is a rare opportunity to join a premier patent practice and work at the cutting edge of semiconductor innovation, advising on complex, business-critical IP matters.