Patent Litigation Associate (3–6 Years)

Hexagon Advocates LLP; New York (NY); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Hexagon Advocates LLP in New York seeks a Patent Litigation Associate with 3–6 years of experience to join their IP Litigation practice. The role involves handling patent infringement and validity disputes across U.S.

courts, with exposure to PTAB and the Federal Circuit, and advising on licensing strategies. You will work directly with partners and clients, coordinating with technical experts to translate complex technology into persuasive advocacy while handling high-stakes matters for

Qualifications

• J.D. from a top U.S. law school with a strong academic record.
• 3–6 years of patent litigation experience, ideally at a large or well-regarded IP litigation practice.
• Excellent writing, analytical and oral advocacy skills.
• Admission to the New York or D.C. bar, or eligibility for prompt admission.
• Initiative, sound judgment, and enthusiasm for complex technology.
• Foreign language proficiency (e.g., French, Spanish, German, Japanese) is a plus.
• Patent Bar admission and/or a judicial clerkship is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Litigate patent infringement and validity disputes in U.S. district courts, with related work before the PTAB and the Federal Circuit.
• Handle every phase of a case: infringement and invalidity contentions, claim construction, fact and expert discovery, depositions, dispositive motions, trial and appeal.
• Work closely with technical experts and turn complex technology into clear, persuasive advocacy.
• Advise clients on technology-driven disputes, licensing matters and litigation strategy, often for foreign clients and on cross-border matters.
• Take on substantial responsibility early, working directly with partners and clients.

Education

J.D. from a top U.S. law school

Job description

Hexagon Advocates is an elite litigation boutique with offices in New York and Washington, D.C. We represent international clients in high-stakes business disputes. Our lawyers trained at leading global firms, and we offer that same caliber of advocacy in a nimble, client-focused setting. Our IP and technology disputes practice handles complex patent matters for innovators and companies around the world.

We are looking for a Patent Litigation Associate with 3–6 years of experience to join our IP Litigation practice.

What you’ll do

• Litigate patent infringement and validity disputes in U.S. district courts, with related work before the PTAB and the Federal Circuit.
• Handle every phase of a case: infringement and invalidity contentions, claim construction, fact and expert discovery, depositions, dispositive motions, trial and appeal.
• Work closely with technical experts and turn complex technology into clear, persuasive advocacy.
• Advise clients on technology-driven disputes, licensing matters and litigation strategy, often for foreign clients and on cross-border matters.
• Take on substantial responsibility early, working directly with partners and clients.

What we’re looking for

• J.D. from a top U.S. law school with a strong academic record.
• 3–6 years of patent litigation experience, ideally at a large or well-regarded IP litigation practice.
• Excellent writing, analytical and oral advocacy skills.
• Admission to the New York or D.C. bar, or eligibility for prompt admission.
• Initiative, sound judgment, and enthusiasm for complex technology.

Strongly preferred

• An undergraduate or advanced degree in electrical engineering or computer science, or equivalent technical experience.
• Professional proficiency in one or more foreign languages, such as French, Spanish, German, Japanese or another language relevant to international clients.
• Patent Bar admission and/or a judicial clerkship a plus.

Why Hexagon

• Sophisticated, technology-driven patent work for global clients, with the access and responsibility a boutique offers.
• Close mentorship from partners who trained at leading international firms.
• A dynamic, supportive and inclusive environment for lawyers who value intellectual rigor and elite advocacy.

Hexagon Advocates is an equal opportunity employer.