IP & Expert Testimony Internship - Hybrid

J.S. Held LLC; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 41,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

Ocean Tomo, a part of J.S. Held, invites interns to join a hybrid Summer 2027 program in Chicago. You will build financial models, conduct tech and market research, and contribute to IP landscape analyses and client deliverables.

The role emphasizes rigorous analysis, professional communication, and hands-on experience with strategic advisory in IP consulting. Office presence 2–3 days weekly is expected.

Qualifications

• Pursuing undergraduate degree in finance, accounting or economics, engineering, or hard or computer science.
• Relevant work experience in investment banking, private equity, M&A, corporate finance, and/or intellectual property preferred.
• Excellent organizational skills with a high level of attention to detail and strong Excel/Office proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Construct financial analyses, including building complex models.
• Perform technology, industry, and company-specific research.
• Draft client presentations, pitch books, reports, letters, or memoranda.
• Assist with intellectual property landscape analysis and evaluation of patents/patent portfolios for salability.
• Identify and engage contacts at target companies.
• Interact with clients and management teams.

Skills

Excel

Financial modeling

Oral and written communication

Attention to detail

Ownership and urgency

Client presence

Education

Undergraduate degree in finance, accounting, economics, engineering, or computer science

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

Ocean Tomo, a part of J.S. Held, invites interns to join a hybrid Summer 2027 program in Chicago. You will build financial models, conduct tech and market research, and contribute to IP landscape analyses and client deliverables.

The role emphasizes rigorous analysis, professional communication, and hands-on experience with strategic advisory in IP consulting. Office presence 2–3 days weekly is expected.