Intellectual Property Associate

BCG Attorney Search; Menlo Park (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Mental well-being programs

Family care benefits

Disability/Parental leave

401K plan

Flexible PTO

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search in Menlo Park, CA seeks an Intellectual Property Associate with 2–4 years of experience to handle AI, copyright, trademark, trade secret, and false advertising matters. You will manage litigation and enforcement, counsel clients on product development risks, and oversee discovery including e-discovery.

Candidates should have a JD, active State Bar membership, and strong writing/communication skills.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of experience in AI, trademark, copyright, false advertising, or trade-secret law.
• Strong knowledge of the Lanham Act, the Copyright Act, the DMCA, and CFAA.
• Trial experience preferred.
• Willingness to engage with a broad range of laws to support technology clients.
• Excellent academic credentials and superior writing/communication skills.
• Active state bar membership is required where applying.

Responsibilities

• Manage intellectual property and technology litigation and enforcement matters.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver legal solutions.
• Develop strategies for complex litigation and enforcement actions.
• Counsel clients on legal risks related to product development.
• Conduct legal research and analysis with strong writing skills.
• Manage the discovery phase of litigation, including e-discovery.
• Exhibit excellent verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrate strong client-facing skills and teamwork.

Skills

AI law

Copyright law

Trademark law

Trade secret law

False advertising law

Litigation management

E-discovery

Legal research

Legal writing

Client-facing

Team collaboration

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree

State Bar membership

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an Intellectual Property Associate with 2 to 4 years of experience to join their team in Menlo Park, CA. The ideal candidate will have expertise in AI, copyright, trademark, trade secret, and/or false advertising law, and will manage litigation and enforcement matters in these areas.

Duties

• Manage intellectual property and technology litigation and enforcement matters.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver legal solutions.
• Develop strategies for complex litigation and enforcement actions.
• Counsel clients on legal risks related to product development.
• Conduct legal research and analysis with strong writing skills.
• Manage the discovery phase of litigation, including e-discovery.
• Exhibit excellent verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrate strong client-facing skills and teamwork.

Requirements

• 2 to 4 years of experience in AI, trademark, copyright, false advertising, and/or trade-secret law.
• Strong understanding of the Lanham Act, the Copyright Act, the DMCA, and computer-access laws such as the CFAA.
• Trial experience is preferred.
• Willingness to engage with a broad range of laws to support technology clients.
• Highly motivated with excellent academic credentials.
• Superior writing and communication skills.
• Membership in the state bar where applying is required.

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree.

Certifications

Membership in the State Bar.

Skills

• Strong legal research and writing skills.
• Excellent verbal communication.
• Client-facing and teamwork abilities.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, and vision.
• Mental well-being programs.
• Child, family, elder, and pet care benefits.
• Short- and long-term disability and parental leave benefits.
• Health savings account contributions and flexible spending accounts.
• 401K program.
• Flexible Time Off program and paid holidays.