Patent Agent (Electrical Engineering)

Norton Rose Fulbright; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 215,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Attorney Advantage benefits

Vacation Award

Job summary

Norton Rose Fulbright seeks a patent agent or technical adviser to join its Patents team. The ideal candidate has 2+ years of patent prosecution experience and a strong background in 5G, Wi‑Fi and other wireless technologies, AI, processors and memory systems, image processing and RF front‑end, with location flexibility across all US offices.

The full‑time role requires USPTO registration or eligibility, and offers the opportunity to work with a national client base on sophisticated patent

Qualifications

• Electrical Engineering degree (or equivalent) required.
• At least two years of patent prosecution experience.
• Registered with the USPTO or eligible to register.
• Strong background in 5G, Wi‑Fi, wireless tech, AI, processors/memory, image processing, RF front‑end.

Responsibilities

• Prosecute patent applications in core technology areas.
• Liaise with clients to develop and manage patent portfolios.
• Collaborate with cross‑office teams across the US.

Skills

Patent prosecution

5G technologies

AI

Memory systems

Image processing

RF front-end

Analytical skills

Written communication

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Job description

Norton Rose Fulbright is seeking a patent agent or technical advisor to join its Patents team. The ideal candidate will have 2+ years of patent prosecution experience and a strong background in n 5G, Wi‑Fi and other wireless technologies, artificial intelligence (AI), processor and memory systems, image processing and RF front‑end, with location flexibility across all US offices.

Key Requirements:

• Electrical Engineering degree (or equivalent).
• At least two years of patent prosecution experience.
• Registered with the United States Patent Trademark Office (USPTO) or qualified to register for the USPTO.
• Strong background in 5G, Wi‑Fi and other wireless technologies, artificial intelligence (AI), processor and memory systems, image processing and RF front‑end.
• Excellent academic credentials with strong analytical, verbal, and written communication skills.

Additional Skills:

• Experience liaising with clients to develop and manage portfolios.
• Preferred domain experience in autonomous vehicles, robotics, natural language processing, wireless communications, computer vision, or related AI fields.

Location:

This position may be based in any of our US offices (Austin, Chicago, Dallas, Denver, Houston, Los Angeles, Minneapolis, New York, San Antonio, San Francisco, St. Louis, or Washington, DC). Applicants should indicate their office(s) of interest in their application.

The full time base annual salary for this position in the New York City, Denver, Los Angeles, and San Francisco market is expected to range between $120,000- $215,000. This range represents the firm's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting for a position in New York City, Denver, Los Angeles, and San Francisco. Salaries in other markets will vary depending on market data. Bonus opportunities are non‑guaranteed and are dependent upon individual and firm performance.

About Norton Rose Fulbright

We are a global law firm with a powerful strategic focus and real momentum. Our industry‑focused strategy is seeing us take on pioneering work in places that others have yet to reach. Our shared values define our culture and our workplace. You will find us to be unusually collegial, team‑oriented, and ready to innovate. We work seamlessly across practices, offices and around the world. This elimination of boundaries has allowed us to evolve into a law firm that works as hard for its culture as it does for its clients.

Why Join Us

At Norton Rose Fulbright, lawyers work on sophisticated matters for leading clients while building their careers within a highly collaborative environment. We prioritize integrating new lawyers quickly into meaningful client work and providing opportunities to take on responsibility early. We continue to invest in the growth of our practices and support lawyers who want to develop their skills, expand their client relationships, and grow their practices within a global firm.

What sets us apart

• A collaborative global platform that supports cross‑office and cross‑practice client work
• Opportunities to grow your practice within expanding industry and practice teams
• Clear paths for long‑term career growth, including a transparent route to equity partnership
• Strong lateral integration support and access to firm‑wide client relationships
• Meaningful pro bono opportunities and community engagement
• Attorney Advantage benefits including family‑forming support, mental health resources, and a $2,500 Vacation Award

If you are looking to grow your practice, work with exceptional colleagues, and make an immediate impact, we would welcome the opportunity to connect.