Senior IP Litigation Associate - Frontline Trial & IPR

Caldwell; Boston (MA); On-site; Full time

Job description

Position: Intellectual Property (IP) Senior Associate - Litigation

Location: Boston, Massachusetts or Los Angeles, California

Onsite - Hybrid

About Caldwell:

We are a fast-growing global law firm, with offices in Boston, Los Angeles, London, and Tokyo. We specialize in a broad range of practice areas including corporate law, mergers and acquisitions, private equity, venture capital, intellectual property, complex commercial litigation, antitrust, securities, regulatory compliance, and strategic advisory services. Our attorneys advise clients across diverse industries such as technology, life sciences, healthcare, financial services, fintech, consumer goods, energy, aerospace, media and entertainment, and several emerging growth sectors.

We are seeking an experienced IP patent litigator to join our Litigation practice.

About the role:

This is a frontline litigation position on the team offering:

• Immediate responsibility in an active district court case
• Direct involvement in case strategy, depositions, motion practice, and trial preparation
• Meaningful courtroom exposure and client interaction
• Active docket, not pipeline speculation
• Streamlined litigation team = real responsibility, not layers
• Direct partner access and decision-making authority
• Strategic growth seat within a scaling global platform

We are seeking an experienced IP Litigator to join our Boston office as part of the continued expansion of our litigation platform. Experience in patent litigation and inter partes review (IPR) proceedings before the PTAB is required. The role involves managing high-stakes patent disputes and advising sophisticated clients on complex intellectual property matters. Experience in other areas of IP litigation, trade secret disputes, and complex commercial litigation is preferred but not required. You will collaborate closely with colleagues across offices and practices, including corporate, life sciences, and technology, and will play an active role in the growth and strategic direction of the firm’s IP litigation practice.

Responsibilities:

• Manage intellectual property disputes from inception through trial, including patent litigation and post-grant proceedings such as inter partes review (IPR) before the PTAB
• Advise clients on risk assessment, litigation and trial strategy, IPR petition strategy and defense
• Assist in discovery, including fact and expert discovery, ESI strategy, depositions, and discovery motion practice
• Draft and argue dispositive and non-dispositive motions, including claim construction, summary judgment, and Daubert motions
• Cultivate and expand client relationships, actively contributing to business development and practice growth initiatives

Qualifications:

• Experience with IPR proceedings is required.
• JD and admission to the MA state bar or admission eligible; CA or NY preferred but not required.
• Minimum 5+ years of litigation experience, ideally from a large law firm or recognized litigation boutique.
• Demonstrated experience with hearings, trials, and case management.
• Strong track record of managing intellectual property disputes and managing client relationships.
• Exceptional writing, analytical, and oral advocacy skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a high-performing, client-focused team.
• Portable book of business is not required, but preferred.

What We Offer

• Elite Platform: A truly global platform that provides access to cross-border collaboration, sophisticated enterprise clients, and infinite runway for practice growth.
• Competitive Compensation: A top-of-market compensation structure tailored to your experience, seniority (Partner, Lead, Counsel, Associate), and origination potential, discretionary bonuses, trial bonuses eligible
• Culture: A collaborative, high-performing environment that prioritizes innovation, mentorship, and client-driven outcomes over traditional firm bureaucracy.
• Autonomy & Growth: A culture that treats you like a future partner, giving you the runway to build your own brand and practice