IP Litigation Associate #22638 Boston

Vanguard Intellectual Partners, LLC; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanguard Intellectual Partners, LLC in Boston seeks a registered patent attorney with a JD and strong patent litigation track record. Candidates should have bar admission, a STEM degree, and experience at a law firm or in-house IP team.

Fluency in English, excellent drafting, and sharp negotiation skills are essential. We value strategic thinking, commercial awareness, and a proactive, collaborative approach to advancing client matters in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 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.

Skills

Fluency in English

Communication & negotiation

Drafting skills

Time management

Commercial awareness

Proactive mindset

Initiative

Creative thinker

Intellectual curiosity

Long-term interest in business law

International experience

Education

Juris Doctor or equivalent degree

STEM 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.