IP Litigation Associate #22636 Silicon Valley

Vanguard Intellectual Partners, LLC; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanguard Intellectual Partners, LLC seeks a highly qualified IP attorney to join its Palo Alto office. Must hold a Juris Doctor and be admitted to the bar in good standing, with strong patent litigation experience and a STEM background.

The ideal candidate possesses excellent drafting, communication, and negotiation skills, commercial awareness, and the ability to manage multiple matters with composure. A USPTO admission is a plus, and long-term interest in business law is valued.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor required with admission to the bar in good standing.
• STEM degree preferred (physics or electrical engineering).
• Strong drafting, communication, and negotiation skills essential.
• Ability to manage multiple matters with composure and meet deadlines.
• Long-term interest in business law and professional growth.

Skills

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Drafting skills

Time management

Initiative

Business acumen

Education

Juris Doctor or equivalent degree

STEM undergraduate degree (physics or electrical engineering preferred)

Job description

Requirements

• Juris Doctor or equivalent degree
• Admission to the bar and in good standing
• Relevant law firm or in-house patent litigation experience
• Undergraduate degree or higher in a STEM field, preferably in physics or electrical engineering
• Admission to practice before the US Patent & Trademark Office is a plus
• Strong academic record and intellectual curiosity, creative thinker
• Commercial and business awareness
• Outstanding communication and negotiation skills
• Strong time management skills, ability to stay calm under pressure when juggling multiple projects
• Excellent drafting skills
• Driven by professional growth
• Proactive, resourceful, takes initiative
• Long-term interest in business law
• Fluency in English
• International experience a plus

Summary

Vanguard Intellectual Partners (Vanguard-IP) specializes in the placement of IP/Patent professionals nationwide.

Our sole focus on intellectual property enables us to more deeply understand our clients’ technical needs, and our candidates’ individual talents and career interests. Our broad network of long-term client relationships gives us a competitive edge.

Our recruiters all have 10+ years of IP recruiting experience, and an exceptional record of success. We have superior knowledge of the IP job market, and offer trusted career advice for our candidates. We also have the resources and high-level contacts to get your resume noticed by the people who matter.

We look forward to speaking with you, and learning more about what you are seeking in your next opportunity.

Confidentiality

At Vanguard-IP, we respect the confidentiality of every candidate who contacts us. Furthermore, we will always obtain expressed authorization before submitting your resume to any of our clients.