IP Litigation Associate

Sonder Consultants; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal recruitment firm is seeking an IP Litigation Associate for its Bay Area office. The role involves handling complex patent, trade secret, and copyright litigation across innovative sectors, with direct client engagement in Silicon Valley. Candidates should have 2–6 years of litigation experience, strong academic credentials, and preferably experience in patent litigation. This full-time position offers collaborative work and opportunities for trial experience.

Qualifications

• 2–6 years of litigation experience in a law firm or corporate legal department.
• Strong academic credentials from a reputable law school.
• Experience in patent litigation is highly valued.

Responsibilities

• Work on patent, trade secret, and copyright litigation cases.
• Engage with clients in the Silicon Valley area and global tech companies.
• Collaborate in a team-oriented environment with trial opportunities.

Skills

Litigation experience

Strong academic credentials

Patent litigation

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) or equivalent degree

Job description

Overview

We are partnering with an elite US firm to find a talented IP Litigation Associate for its Bay Area office. This group handles complex, high-stakes disputes at the intersection of technology and law.

The Role

• Work on patent, trade secret, and copyright litigation across cutting-edge sectors.
• Direct exposure to Silicon Valley clients and global tech leaders.
• Collaborative environment with opportunities for trial experience.

Requirements

• 2–6 years of litigation experience
• Strong academic credentials
• Experience in patent litigation highly valued.

Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Legal

Industries

• Legal Services