Hogan Lovells Cadwalader US LLP seeks a patent prosecution associate who is excited to work on cutting-edge technology for the world’s top tech companies. The ideal candidate will be equally comfortable working on innovations ranging from rocket engines and satellite systems to next-generation artificial intelligence, machine learning, automation, robotics, and advanced software technologies. The successful candidate will possess the technical depth to engage credibly with engineers, scientists, and developers on complex technologies, while also demonstrating the professionalism and confidence to work directly with sophisticated clients and industry leaders. The position will involve a significant amount of direct partner and client interaction, and unique opportunities that come from working for a truly global law firm.

This position will primarily involve prosecution and patent counseling but will also have opportunity to support various other types of related legal work. The ideal candidate is a junior- to mid-level patent prosecution and counseling associate with at least 3 years of experience, preferably in our San Francisco or Washington D.C. offices. Applicants must have a degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, applied physics, computer science, or equivalent experience, and a law degree from an ABA-accredited law school. U.S. bar membership and registration to practice before the United States Patent & Trademark Office is also required. 

Compensation for this role will be top-of-market, with an annualized salary range of $260,000 to $390,000 for associates, depending on the candidate’s overall experience and other job-related factors permitted by law. This position may be eligible for a discretionary or an hours-based bonus, consistent with market practice. In addition, this position will be eligible for the firm’s fringe benefits as they currently exist.

We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law, including the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

To apply, please complete the online application, attaching a resume, law school transcript, and cover letter detailing why you are interested in this position. Cover letters may be addressed to: Ross Cummings, Legal Senior Recruitment Coordinator, Hogan Lovells Cadwalader US LLP, 4 Embarcadero Center, Suite 3500, San Francisco, CA 94111.

All search firm submissions should be sent to JoinHoganLovellsSF@hoganlovells.com, Attn: Ross Cummings, Legal Senior Recruitment Coordinator, Hogan Lovells Cadwalader US LLP, 4 Embarcadero Center, Suite 3500, San Francisco, CA 94111.

This job description sets forth the responsibilities of this position and may be changed from time to time as shall be determined.

Hogan Lovells Cadwalader is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, protected Veteran status, or other factors protected by law.

Hogan Lovells Cadwalader complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and candidates with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact our Benefits Department at LeaveofAbsence_US@hlc.com.