Senior Patent Attorney – Electrical/Computer Tech | Multiple Offices (TX, TN, Tampa FL, Raleigh[...]

BCG Attorney Search; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Business development support

Structured professional growth

Cross-office resources

Job summary

A leading legal recruitment firm is seeking a Senior Patent Attorney to join its top-tier IP group. This role involves preparing patent applications and building client relationships in Texas, Tennessee, or other specified states. The position offers a partner-track opportunity with access to sophisticated clients and support for business development. Candidates should have 6+ years of relevant experience and an existing portable practice.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in patent preparation and prosecution.
• Must have State Bar in the office location (TX, TN, FL, NC, or AL).
• Strong business acumen and autonomy in managing a docket.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and prosecute U.S. and international patent applications.
• Craft portfolio strategies and manage office-action responses.
• Engage in client development and deepen relationships.

Skills

Patent litigation

Computer science litigation

Engineering patent disputes

Client development

Research skills

Education

State Bar certification

Job description

Senior Patent Attorney – Electrical/Computer Tech | Multiple Offices (TX, TN, Tampa FL, Raleigh NC, Birmingham AL) - 381213

Job ID: 381213

Practice area: IP - Patent - Computer Science, IP - Patent - Electrical Engineering, IP - Patent - Hard Science General

Keywords: patent litigation, hard sciences, semiconductor, software litigation, hardware patent, computer science litigation, engineering patent dispute

Overview

Join a top-tier IP group as a Patent Attorney focused on electrical/computer innovations. Lead patent preparation and prosecution, build client relationships, and grow a portable practice in Texas, Tennessee, Tampa, Raleigh, or Birmingham. This is a partner-track opportunity with nationwide exposure.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and prosecute U.S. and international patent applications across electrical, computer science, and related technologies
• Craft portfolio strategies, office-action responses, appeals, and examiner interviews
• Collaborate on freedom-to-operate, patentability, and due-diligence projects
• Engage in client development; deepen relationships with existing and new technology clients
• Manage a substantial docket with autonomy and deliver high-quality work product

Qualifications

• 6+ years of hands-on patent preparation and prosecution experience in relevant technologies
• State Bar required in the office location (TX, TN, FL, NC, or AL)
• Demonstrated ability to operate independently and manage a busy docket
• Portable business of $500k+ strongly preferred
• Exceptional research, writing, and communication skills; patent attorney mindset with business acumen

Culture & Firm Appeal

Attorneys describe a collaborative, entrepreneurial culture with resources typical of a top-tier law firm and the flexibility to grow a practice across multiple markets. Expect sophisticated clients, cross-selling opportunities, and meaningful marketing support—hallmarks of a platform consistently recognized for IP excellence.

Why This Role Is Unique

• Multiple office options and a national platform to scale a partner-track position
• Direct access to technology-driven clients and diversified industry work
• Strong internal referrals across corporate, litigation, and licensing teams
• Business development budget and support to expand a Patent Attorney practice

• Structured professional growth, mentoring, and training

• Access to cross-office team-building resources and BD support

Calls to Action

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Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Legal

Industries

• Legal Services and Law Practice

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