100% Remote - Senior Patent Attorney

Ascendion; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 250,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Ascendion is seeking a Senior Patent Attorney with 5+ years of drafting and prosecution experience to join our elite IP practice in Austin, TX, with hybrid or fully remote options. You will draft and prosecute U.S.

and international patents across complex technologies, shape strategic portfolios, and liaise directly with corporate IP leaders and USPTO examiners. The role offers a high base salary, a quarterly payout equal to 40% of billings, a 12-month safety net, and a streamlined 2-round

Qualifications

• 5+ years of dedicated patent drafting and prosecution experience.
• J.D. from an accredited law school and an undergraduate/advanced degree in engineering, hard sciences, or computer science.

Responsibilities

• Draft and prosecute high-quality U.S. and international patent applications across complex technology sectors.
• Formulate strategic global IP portfolios aligned with client business objectives.
• Interface directly with corporate IP leaders, decision-makers, inventors, and USPTO examiners.
• Manage freedom-to-operate analyses, patent landscape studies, and IP counseling.

Skills

Patent drafting

Patent prosecution

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Engineering/Hard Sciences/CS degree

Job description

Job Title:

Senior Patent Attorney (Hybrid / Remote Option)

Location:

Austin, TX (Hybrid) / Open to Fully Remote

We are seeking an experienced Senior Patent Attorney (5+ Years of Experience) to join an elite, boutique Intellectual Property law firm handling sophisticated, high-impact patent procurement and portfolio strategy for industry-leading global technology and materials clients.

This position is ideal for an accomplished patent practitioner seeking high-value work, generous financial reward, direct client interaction, and an environment that prioritizes practitioner autonomy over big-law bureaucracy.

Key Highlights & Compensation Structure

• High base salary paired with a performance-driven quarterly payout structure paying 40% of quarterly billings/collections.
• First-Year Financial Protection: Enjoy peace of mind with a 12-month safety net—no deficit carries or billing penalties during your first year.
• Workplace Flexibility: Modern office environment in Austin, TX with options for hybrid or 100% remote work.
• Streamlined Hiring Process: Efficient 2-round interview model.

Responsibilities

• Draft and prosecute high-quality U.S. and international patent applications across complex technology sectors.
• Formulate strategic global IP portfolios aligned with client business objectives.
• Interface directly with corporate IP leaders, decision-makers, inventors, and USPTO examiners.
• Manage freedom-to-operate (FTO) analyses, patent landscape studies, and IP counseling.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of dedicated patent drafting and prosecution experience.
• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school and an undergraduate/advanced degree in engineering, hard sciences, or computer science.
• Registered to practice before the USPTO and admitted to at least one State Bar in good standing.
• Proven track record in managing complex patent dockets with minimal supervision.

Salary and Other Compensation:

The annual salary for this position is between $250,000 – $300,000. Factors which may affect pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: