Senior IP & Tech Patent Litigation Analyst

Latham & Watkins LLP; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k plan

Paid holidays

PTO days

Well-being programs

Professional development

Employee discounts

Job summary

Latham & Watkins in New York City seeks a Senior Analyst, Intellectual Property & Technology to support the litigation team in IP cases, especially patent litigation. The role combines technical analysis of software, electronics and semiconductor technologies with the ability to explain complex concepts to non‑scientists.

Located in NY/ DC/ SF offices with potential hybrid schedule; requires PhD in EE/CS and 5+ years IP experience, including post‑graduate IP work; patent bar preferred.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or equivalent in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Minimum of five (5) years’ relevant experience.
• A minimum of two (2) years’ post‑graduate IP‑related experience.
• Patent bar qualification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Consult with technical experts to analyze hardware and software technologies and patents.
• Draft and review technical reports and analyses in support of litigation.
• Distill complex scientific concepts into explanations understandable to non‑scientists.
• Assist with the preparation of technical witnesses for deposition and trial, and develop exhibits for trial.
• Review and analyze patents in complex technical fields.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Teamwork

Customer service

Education

Ph.D. or equivalent in Electrical Engineering/Computer Science

Job description

Latham & Watkins in New York City seeks a Senior Analyst, Intellectual Property & Technology to support the litigation team in IP cases, especially patent litigation. The role combines technical analysis of software, electronics and semiconductor technologies with the ability to explain complex concepts to non‑scientists.

Located in NY/ DC/ SF offices with potential hybrid schedule; requires PhD in EE/CS and 5+ years IP experience, including post‑graduate IP work; patent bar preferred.