Patent Associate — Flexible Path to Partnership

BCG Attorney Search; Irvine (CA); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote/hybrid options

Partnership track

Modern Irvine office

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search is seeking a Patent Associate Attorney for a California-based law firm with at least three years in IP transactions. Irvine, CA-based role with strong partnership potential and a collaborative, low-ego environment.

The ideal candidate will handle patent transactions, portfolio management, and IP counseling for startups and Fortune 500 clients while collaborating with a skilled IP team and maintaining client relationships.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience handling intellectual property transactions.
• Prior law firm experience with a robust IP practice preferred.
• Proven ability to manage client relationships and handle complex IP matters.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in a wide range of IP matters, with a focus on patent transactions.
• Draft, review, and negotiate IP-related agreements.
• Assist with patent prosecution and manage patent portfolios.
• Provide strategic counseling on IP matters involving innovation, licensing, and commercialization.
• Collaborate with attorneys and paraprofessionals across the IP practice group.
• Engage with clients ranging from early-stage companies to multinational corporations.

Skills

IP Transactions

Patent Drafting

Negotiation

Client Management

Legal Research

Team Collaboration

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Job description

BCG Attorney Search is seeking a Patent Associate Attorney for a California-based law firm with at least three years in IP transactions. Irvine, CA-based role with strong partnership potential and a collaborative, low-ego environment.

The ideal candidate will handle patent transactions, portfolio management, and IP counseling for startups and Fortune 500 clients while collaborating with a skilled IP team and maintaining client relationships.