Senior Patent Litigation Associate — Tech Innovations

Hogan Lovells; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 260,000 - 390,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Top-of-market compensation

Discretionary bonuses

Fringe benefits

Job summary

A global law firm is seeking a Patent Litigation Associate in San Francisco. The role involves managing complex patent litigation cases and requires a minimum of 3 years of experience, a law degree, and strong technical expertise. Candidates must have a U.S. Bar membership and be confident in direct client interactions. This position offers competitive compensation with a salary range of $260,000 to $390,000, depending on experience, plus potential bonuses and benefits.

Qualifications

• Mid‑ to senior‑level associate with at least 3 years of experience.
• U.S. Bar membership required; registration to practice before the USPTO preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage patent litigation cases including driving contentions.
• Engage with partners and clients on legal matters.
• Contribute to complex legal challenges for global tech firms.

Skills

Patent litigation case management

Technical discussion with engineers

Interacting with tech companies

Education

Law degree from an ABA-accredited law school

Degree in technology-related engineering, applied physics or mathematics, computer science

Job description

A global law firm is seeking a Patent Litigation Associate in San Francisco. The role involves managing complex patent litigation cases and requires a minimum of 3 years of experience, a law degree, and strong technical expertise. Candidates must have a U.S. Bar membership and be confident in direct client interactions. This position offers competitive compensation with a salary range of $260,000 to $390,000, depending on experience, plus potential bonuses and benefits.