Boston | Hybrid

Intellectual Property Associate Attorney

AmLaw 100 Opportunity

Compensation

$235,000 – $390,000

A highly respected AmLaw 100 firm is seeking an Intellectual Property Associate Attorney to join its Boston office.

This opportunity is ideal for an attorney interested in representing innovative technology, life sciences, healthcare, manufacturing, and consumer products companies in sophisticated intellectual property matters, including patent, trademark, copyright, trade secret, licensing, and commercial transactions.

Ideal Background

• 2–5 years of intellectual property experience gained at a sophisticated law firm

• Experience advising clients on patent, trademark, copyright, trade secret, and unfair competition matters

• Experience drafting and negotiating intellectual property licenses, technology agreements, research and development agreements, confidentiality agreements, software agreements, and other commercial IP transactions

• Experience supporting mergers and acquisitions, private equity transactions, financings, and other corporate transactions through intellectual property due diligence

• Experience counseling clients on intellectual property strategy, portfolio management, commercialization, licensing, and risk management

• Experience with technology transactions, software licensing, SaaS agreements, joint development agreements, and strategic collaborations is preferred

• Experience with intellectual property disputes, enforcement, or litigation support is a plus

• Strong drafting, negotiation, analytical, and client counseling skills

• Ability to independently manage sophisticated intellectual property matters while maintaining significant client interaction

• Excellent academic credentials

• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school required

• Massachusetts bar admission required or ability to become admitted

Why This Opportunity

✅ Nationally recognized Intellectual Property practice

✅ Sophisticated intellectual property counseling, licensing, and transactional work

✅ Opportunity to represent innovative companies across technology, life sciences, healthcare, and other growth industries

✅ Significant client interaction and early responsibility

✅ Strong mentorship, professional development, and partnership-track opportunities

✅ Collaborative AmLaw 100 environment with competitive compensation and benefits

Interested?

Aligned Talent Acquisition is currently working with firms seeking talented attorneys with this type of background.

Even if you're not actively looking or aren't sure this opportunity is the right fit, let's connect for a confidential conversation. Many attorneys find it helpful to understand what opportunities are available and how the current market compares before they begin considering a move.

I'm happy to provide additional information regarding compensation, billable expectations, partnership track, and how this opportunity compares to others currently on the market.

Confidential inquiries are always welcome.

Devney Ayers
Director of Legal Recruiting
Aligned Talent Acquisition

devney@alignedtalentacquisition.com
(216) 710-5174