Remote Patent Attorney: IP, Tech Transfer & Data Rights

Department of Energy Headquarters; Golden (CO); Remote; USD 90,000 - 197,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Energy Headquarters seeks a registered patent attorney to advise on IP, data rights, technology transfer, and commercialization involving DOE-funded research, National Laboratories, and Department programs. You will represent DOE's interests across transactions, program designs, and laboratory engagements, ensuring compliance and alignment with DOE priorities and policies.

This telework-eligible role is based in Colorado (Golden) and requires a law degree with bar admission, plus a

Qualifications

• JD from ABA-accredited school and bar admission required.
• Four-year STEM degree or equivalent in science/engineering for Patent Attorney track.
• Experience advising on IP, data rights, and tech transfer within a federal or government setting.

Responsibilities

• Advise DOE on IP, data rights, technology transfer, and commercialization.
• Prepare analyses, draft/review terms, and negotiate agreements to advance DOE missions.
• Provide legal guidance on statutes and policies like Bayh-Dole and laboratory partnering authorities.

Skills

IP knowledge

Contract negotiation

Regulatory acumen

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Bar admission

Job description

Department of Energy Headquarters seeks a registered patent attorney to advise on IP, data rights, technology transfer, and commercialization involving DOE-funded research, National Laboratories, and Department programs. You will represent DOE's interests across transactions, program designs, and laboratory engagements, ensuring compliance and alignment with DOE priorities and policies.

This telework-eligible role is based in Colorado (Golden) and requires a law degree with bar admission, plus a