Intellectual Property Associate Attorney

Platinum Legal Search Group, LLC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 350,000 - 2,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible structure for growth

Collaborative and innovative legal team

Job summary

A leading legal recruitment firm is seeking a motivated Intellectual Property Associate Attorney to join their innovative team. This role involves working on high-impact IP matters such as patent and trademark applications, advising on IP portfolio strategies, and litigation support. The ideal candidate will have a JD, an active bar license, and 3-6 years of relevant experience. The firm emphasizes a collaborative work environment, offering opportunities to grow within various areas of IP practice.

Qualifications

• 3–6 years of IP experience (litigation, prosecution, or transactions).
• USPTO registration preferred for patent work.

Responsibilities

• Draft and prosecute patent and/or trademark applications.
• Conduct IP due diligence and freedom-to-operate analyses.
• Advise on licensing, portfolio strategy, and IP enforcement.
• Support litigation efforts including motion practice and trial prep.
• Negotiate and draft IP-related agreements (licensing, development, confidentiality).

Skills

Strong writing

Analytical skills

Client-facing skills

Technical background in engineering, computer science, or life sciences

Experience in trademark prosecution and enforcement

Tech transactions

Open-source compliance

Licensing

Education

JD from an accredited law school

Active bar license

Job description

Intellectual Property Associate Attorney

We’re seeking a motivated and detail-oriented IP attorney to join a leading IP. This is an opportunity to work on high-impact matters involving IP prosecution, transactions, and litigation across a wide range of industries and technologies.

Salary

Base pay range: $350,000.00/yr - $2,500,000.00/yr (Platinum Legal Search Group, LLC).

Responsibilities

• Draft and prosecute patent and/or trademark applications
• Conduct IP due diligence and freedom‑to‑operate analyses
• Advise on licensing, portfolio strategy, and IP enforcement
• Support litigation efforts including motion practice and trial prep
• Negotiate and draft IP-related agreements (licensing, development, confidentiality)

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school
• Active bar license; USPTO registration preferred for patent work
• 3–6 years of IP experience (litigation, prosecution, or transactions)
• Strong writing, analytical, and client‑facing skills
• Technical background in engineering, computer science, or life sciences preferred
• Experience in trademark prosecution and enforcement
• Tech transactions, open‑source compliance, and licensing
• Supporting IP in M&A and corporate transactions

Why This Role?

• Work on cutting‑edge IP issues with top‑tier clients
• Join a collaborative and innovative legal team
• Build deep expertise across litigation, prosecution, and transactional IP
• Flexible structure for growth in your chosen area of IP practice

Interested?

Apply today or reach out confidentially to learn more about this exciting opportunity to advance your IP career.