Patent Attorney (Mechanical Arts) - St. Louis

LPM Institute; St. Louis (MO); Hybrid; USD 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

LPM Institute seeks a highly motivated Patent Attorney (Mechanical Arts) for its St. Louis, Missouri office. This role involves drafting and prosecuting U.S. and foreign patent applications, as well as reviewing intellectual property agreements. The ideal candidate should have a Juris Doctor, 7+ years of experience in patent law, and a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Biomedical Engineering. The salary range for this position is $200,000 – $250,000, along with a discretionary merit bonus. A hybrid work environment is available.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in patent preparation and prosecution in the mechanical arts.
• Licensed to practice law in Missouri.
• Excellent academic credentials and skills in research, writing, and organization.

Responsibilities

• Draft and prosecute U.S. and foreign patent applications in mechanical engineering.
• Review intellectual property and technology related agreements.
• Conduct patentability and freedom to operate assessments.

Skills

Patent preparation and prosecution

Mechanical engineering knowledge

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Juris Doctor or equivalent in Law

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or similar

Job description

Patent Attorney (Mechanical Arts) - St. Louis

Job Category: Attorney

Requisition Number: PATEN002323

• Posted : April 24, 2026
• Full-Time
• Hybrid

Location

Clayton, St. Louis, 7700 Forsyth Blvd, Suite 1100, Clayton, MO 63105, USA

Stinson LLP is seeking a highly motivated patent attorney to join its St. Louis, Missouri office. At Stinson, we believe complex legal challenges are best approached with sharp insight and creative solutions. With over 500 attorneys in 16 offices nationwide, we take pride in our collaborative approach, our lasting relationships and our unique perspectives. Stinson clients are diverse—ranging from individuals to universities to start‑up technology companies to large publicly traded industry leaders.

Stinson's patent attorneys advise companies on every aspect of intellectual property law, including patent protection and strategy, enforcement and client counseling. We also defend clients against claims of infringement.

The major clients that we advise include companies in the following industries: medical devices, consumer devices, transportation, construction, agribusiness, sports and recreation, cannabis, heat, ventilating and air conditioning, infrastructure protection and repair, manufacturing equipment, and electrical and fiber optic connectors.

Responsibilities

This position's responsibilities would include drafting and prosecuting U.S. and foreign patent applications in the mechanical engineering fields, drafting and reviewing intellectual property and technology related agreements and licenses, and providing patentability, freedom to operate, and due diligence assessments.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor, higher degree, or equivalent in Law
• 7+ years of experience in patent preparation and prosecution in the mechanical arts.
• Bachelor of Science or higher degree in Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Civil Engineering, or similar engineering degree and/or work experience
• Excellent academic credentials and excellent research, writing, analytical, organizational, and communication skills are required.
• Ability to work well under pressure, multi‑task efficiently and be an independent thinker.
• Licensed to practice law in Missouri.

Compensation

Our attorney compensation structure has two components: (1) a base salary and (2) a discretionary merit bonus based on performance. The salary range for this role is $200,000 – $250,000. The range is provided as an initial approximation at the time of posting and may vary based on the individual’s unique qualifications and experience.

EEO Statement

Stinson LLP is an equal employment opportunity (EEO) employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran, disabled, and other diverse candidates to apply to be considered for open positions. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package. We conduct criminal background checks on all individuals offered employment. Information gathered through applicant voluntary self‑identification will be used for statistical reporting and to measure the effectiveness of our EEO outreach efforts. All information is requested on a voluntary basis and will be kept confidential. We will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.

Applicants with a disability that are in need of an accommodation to complete the Stinson LLP application process should contact Human Resources at 316.268.7962 or [e-mail].