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Austin office of an AmLaw firm seeks cybersecurity litigator with 6+ years of experience. The candidate will advise clients on a wide range of state, federal and international laws and regulations regarding data protection and breach notification. Will assist with incident response plans and information security agreements to meet the needs of companies safeguarding their data. Must preferably have experience representing clients in litigation involving cybersecurity, data protection and privacy issues. A book of business of $500,000+ is preferred. Legal

The candidate should have a JD degree from an ABA accredited law school. Must have excellent academic credentials. Superior verbal, written, and interpersonal skills are essential. Valid authorization to work in the U.S. is needed.

Built on client focus, this firm has been nationally ranked in 15 practice areas by US News. This firm provides strategic, sophisticated, affordable counsel across the country and internationally. Attorneys at this firm focus on their clients? entire organization, not just on the legal matters. They work in collaborative, cross-practice teams which focus not only on legal and regulatory matters, but also on operational issues, market opportunities, and competitive advantage. Additionally, the attorneys at this firm have a deep understanding and experience in a number of industries subject to unique regulatory or rapidly changing market conditions.

Litigation - General/Commercial, Data Privacy

Full-Time

Austin office of an AmLaw firm seeks corporate associate attorney with 2+ years of investment funds experience. Legal

The candidate should have a strong academic background.

This Amlaw firm is best known for allowing its associates to find a balanced work load that best suites them. As a result, the company operates with an entrepreneurial culture, offers flexible face-time, and values diversity and a work space inclusive of everyone. This firm is also one that values pro-bono work?encouraging their associates to gain real-life experience and take charge of their own opportunities and success.

Corporate - Investment Company Act

Full-Time

Austin office of an AmLaw firm seeks senior associate attorney with ideally 4-6 years of experience in development of renewable energy projects, with a particular focus on power purchase agreements. The candidate should preferably have experience with virtual power purchase agreements, commercial and industrial (C&I) customers and FTC Green-Guides. Must have renewable energy transactional experience, including with EPC and equipment supply agreements, project finance, tax equity financing and/or mergers and acquisitions transactions. Legal

The candidate must possess excellent oral and written communication skills, demonstrate initiative and potential for business development and have the judgment and confidence to work independently with clients and colleagues.

A serious Big Law heavyweight with an especially solid reputation in the Pacific Northwest and the Mid-Atlantic regions, this firm excels in multiple arenas, from billion-dollar transactions to high-stakes litigation, and everything in between. These days, the firm is prioritizing international expansion, with offices opening across Europe, the Middle East, South America, and Asia, in a move that is sure to bring more cross-border work and multinational clients. Known for its friendly culture, working at this firm means collaborating with brilliant minds and extraordinary individuals.

Energy and Oil & Gas

Full-Time

Austin office of our client seeks life sciences patent agent with experience. The candidate will perform highly complex and sensitive client work requiring a high level of professional capability and skill. Will prepare draft patent applications in particular incorporating scientific aspects of inventions. Prepare draft responses to communications from U.S. and foreign patent offices with regard to factual and other scientific matters. Discuss the scientific aspects of inventions with clients and inventors and thereafter provide attorneys with a report on those discussions. Communicate with, and act as liaison between, inventors and Patent and Trademark Office in connection with all aspects of patent application process. Evaluate and report on the technological aspects of inventions and other scientific matters. Advise attorneys on general and specific technologies and investigate those technologies as needed. Draft, organize, analyze, review and summarize documents. Review and analyze client and other files. Conduct regulatory and factual research. Communicate face-to-face, by e-mail and by telephone with staff, clients, vendors, and PTO and agency personnel. Coordinate workflow with outside service providers. Organize and prioritize numerous tasks and complete them under time constraints in an efficient and cost effective manner. Identify and analyze complex patent issues and problems and implement solutions. Interact professionally with clients, lawyers, and employees at all levels and provide information with ordinary courtesy and tact while safeguarding confidentiality. Provide direction and guidance to legal support staff on specific issues, as appropriate. Stay abreast of technology trends and make recommendations regarding technology needs. Undertake continuing education, and remain abreast of current patent prosecution issues and trends, as required to maintain appropriate accreditation in the field. Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned. Assist attorneys in the delivery of quality legal services to clients in an efficient and cost effective manner. Must have a Bachelor's degree and an advanced degree in the life sciences field, with an emphasis on immunology, organic chemistry, biochemistry, molecular biology or genetics. Must preferably be licensed to practice before the USPTO. Knowledge of principles, procedures, and standards for drafting a range of complex patent documentation in area of expertise is needed. Knowledge of and use of time management and project management strategies is essential. Legal

The candidate should have a high level of professional capability and skill. Should have: Ability to analyze, interpret, and draw inferences from research findings, and prepare reports; Ability to provide operational guidance and leadership to technical staff in area of specialty. Strong investigative and problem resolution skills are essential. Must have: Ability to effectively communicate complex factual, technical information; Ability to develop and maintain recordkeeping systems and procedures; Ability to use independent judgment and to manage and impart confidential information. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of individuals are essential. Must have advanced oral and written communication skills. Should have ability to organize and prioritize numerous tasks and complete them under time constraints; Ability to learn and capably use various software packages; Ability to operate standard office equipment; Ability to facilitate individual and group meetings; Ability to understand and comply with confidentiality issues and ethical responsibilities; Ability to travel to private and public buildings via private or public conveyance to assist in attending to client needs on legal matters.

This Texas-headquartered elite firm is appealing for associates interested in energy work. The firm is serious about its career development. Junior associates are assigned a senior associate mentor and formal training at the firm is guaranteed. Associates confirmed the firm has an encouragement aspect and all workers strive to the best job they can do. This firm has gained important recognition in the community for its diversity efforts. Pro bono is popular among the attorneys and most have devoted over 100 years each year to pro bono efforts. The firm pays top-of-market compensation.

Patent Agents - Genetics, Patent Agents - Chemistry, Patent Agents - Biology, Patent Agents - Biochemistry

Full-Time

Austin office of our client seeks patent agent with experience. The candidate will prepare draft patent applications and draft responses to communications from the USPTO. Will assist attorneys in the delivery of quality legal services to clients in an efficient and cost effective manner. Prepare draft patent applications in particular incorporating scientific aspects of inventions. Prepare draft responses to communications from U.S. and foreign patent offices with regard to factual and other scientific matters. Discuss the scientific aspects of inventions with clients and inventors and thereafter provide attorneys with a report on those discussions. Communicate with, and act as liaison between, inventors and Patent and Trademark Office in connection with all aspects of patent application process. Evaluate and report on the technological aspects of inventions and other scientific matters. Advise attorneys on general and specific technologies and investigate those technologies as needed. Draft, organize, analyze, review and summarize documents. Review and analyze client and other files. Conduct regulatory and factual research. Communicate face-to-face, by e-mail and by telephone with staff, clients, vendors, and PTO and agency personnel. Coordinate workflow with outside service providers. Organize and prioritize numerous tasks and complete them under time constraints in an efficient and cost effective manner. Identify and analyze complex patent issues and problems and implement solutions. Interact professionally with clients, lawyers, and employees at all levels and provide information with ordinary courtesy and tact while safeguarding confidentiality. Provide direction and guidance to legal support staff on specific issues, as appropriate. Stay abreast of technology trends and make recommendations regarding technology needs. Undertake continuing education, and remain abreast of current patent prosecution issues and trends, as required to maintain appropriate accreditation in the field. Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned. Must have a Bachelor's degree in computer science, computer engineering or electrical engineering. Must be licensed to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office. Knowledge of principles, procedures, and standards for drafting a range of complex patent documentation in area of expertise is essential. Knowledge of and use of time management and project management strategies is needed. Legal

The candidate will analyze, interpret, and draw inferences from research findings, and prepare reports. Will provide operational guidance and leadership to technical staff in area of specialty. Ability to effectively communicate complex factual, technical information. Ability to develop and maintain recordkeeping systems and procedures. Ability to use independent judgment and to manage and impart confidential information. Ability to organize and prioritize numerous tasks and complete them under time constraints. Ability to learn and capably use various software packages. Ability to operate standard office equipment. Ability to facilitate individual and group meetings. Ability to understand and comply with confidentiality issues and ethical responsibilities. Ability to travel to private and public buildings via private or public conveyance to assist in attending to client needs on legal matters. Within the resident office, there is daily contact with partners, associates, paralegals, and office personnel at all levels. There is a moderate amount of contact with these same groups in other offices. Outside the Firm, there is a moderate amount of contact with clients, vendor representatives and agency personnel. Additional hours will be required when necessary to meet established deadlines or stay current with occasional peaks in workload. Flexibility in working overtime evenings and weekends as required by assigned or overflow work. May require local and out of town travel. Must be a self-starter and have a can-do attitude, possess excellent administrative skills and must have excellent academic credentials. Strong investigative and problem resolution skills are needed. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of individuals are essential. Advanced oral and written communication skills are needed.

This Texas-headquartered elite firm is appealing for associates interested in energy work. The firm is serious about its career development. Junior associates are assigned a senior associate mentor and formal training at the firm is guaranteed. Associates confirmed the firm has an encouragement aspect and all workers strive to the best job they can do. This firm has gained important recognition in the community for its diversity efforts. Pro bono is popular among the attorneys and most have devoted over 100 years each year to pro bono efforts. The firm pays top-of-market compensation.

Patent Agents - Electrical Engineering, Patent Agents - Computer Science, Patent Agents - Computer Engineering

Full-Time

Austin office of an AmLaw firm seeks intellectual property attorney with 2-4 years of experience. The candidate must have solid patent litigation and transactional big law firm experience. Must be eligible for registration to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office; registered practitioners preferred. Legal

The ideal candidate will have attained a high level of academic achievement. Should have strong writing and communication skills.

This Texas-headquartered elite firm is appealing for associates interested in energy work. The firm is serious about its career development. Junior associates are assigned a senior associate mentor and formal training at the firm is guaranteed. Associates confirmed the firm has an encouragement aspect and all workers strive to the best job they can do. This firm has gained important recognition in the community for its diversity efforts. Pro bono is popular among the attorneys and most have devoted over 100 years each year to pro bono efforts. The firm pays top-of-market compensation.

IP - Patent General, IP - Litigation General

Full-Time

Austin office of an AmLaw firm seeks corporate attorney with 4-6 years of experience. The candidate should preferably have experience with mergers and acquisitions (private equity is preferred) business entity matters, securities, public and private financings, and corporate governance. Must be admitted to the Texas Bar. Legal

The candidate should possess a strong academic background, superior drafting and research skills, negotiation skills, the ability to take on significant project responsibility. Should be diligent, detail-oriented, proactive, supportive, team-oriented and have a sense of humor.

The Texas-based office represents clients across the country. Thirteen well-informed attorneys make up the law office. There are two core practice industries namely insurance and managed care. A number of their clients consist of insurance companies; life-casualty, trade associations, and health insurance payers. Practice disciplines include securities litigation, governmental affairs, corporate-securities, and technology. Attorneys are proactive in various community service undertakings year long.

Corporate - Securities and Capital Markets, Corporate - Private Equity, Corporate - M&A

Full-Time

Austin office of an AmLaw firm seeks materials science patent agent with 1- 4 years of experience. The candidate must have degree in Materials Science (or Chemical Engineering with significant experience with materials science). Should preferably have experience with mechanical and electromechanical technologies, and experience with semiconductor devices and fabrication is preferred. Law firm experience preferred. Must be in good standing and an active member of the relevant State Bar. Must be registered to practice before the Patent Office. Legal

The candidate must have strong writing, research, and communication skills. Must hold a JD from an ABA-approved law school. Must have strong academic background.

A well-known, top-drawer firm with an especially strong health care practice, this firm offers offices across the U.S. in addition to European and Asian outposts. The firm is on an upward trajectory, with savvy acquisitions in hot markets marking the last decade. The accolades and honors keep rolling in for this firm, meaning that attorneys can be sure they will be among the best and the brightest. A full-service firm with excellence in business law, litigation, and intellectual property, this is an excellent place to start or accelerate one?s career.

Patent Agents - Life Science General, Patent Agents - Chemistry, Patent Agents - Mechanical

Full-Time

Austin office of an AmLaw firm seeks materials science patent attorney with 1- 4 years of experience. The candidate must have degree in Materials Science (or Chemical Engineering with significant experience with materials science). Should preferably have experience with mechanical and electromechanical technologies, and experience with semiconductor devices and fabrication is preferred. Law firm experience preferred. Must be in good standing and an active member of the relevant State Bar. Must be registered to practice before the Patent Office. Legal

The candidate must have strong writing, research, and communication skills. Must hold a JD from an ABA-approved law school. Must have strong academic background.

A well-known, top-drawer firm with an especially strong health care practice, this firm offers offices across the U.S. in addition to European and Asian outposts. The firm is on an upward trajectory, with savvy acquisitions in hot markets marking the last decade. The accolades and honors keep rolling in for this firm, meaning that attorneys can be sure they will be among the best and the brightest. A full-service firm with excellence in business law, litigation, and intellectual property, this is an excellent place to start or accelerate one?s career.

IP - Patent - Life Science General, IP - Patent - Chemistry, IP - Patent - Mechanical

Full-Time

Austin office of an AmLaw firm seeks biotech technology transactions associate attorney with 4-8 years of licensing/partnering experience. The candidate focuses on strategic partnering and other commercial transactions for biotechnology and other life science companies (including pharmaceutical, medical device, diagnostic, discovery tools and digital health), with significant client interaction and the potential to function in a broader counseling capacity with clients on day-to-day matters. A biological sciences, chemistry and/or business background, as well as in-house legal experience, will also be considered favorably. Legal

The candidate should have superior academic credentials and excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills.

This Vault Law 100 and one of the Best Law Firm in the Emerging Companies & Venture Capital firm boasts cutting-edge clients, pleasant people, and a flexible work/life balance. The firm is a global player with very deep tech roots and has been ranked among the top 10 M&A advisors in the nation. As the premier provider of legal services to technology, life sciences, and growth enterprises worldwide, the firm is appealing to associates for fostering an entrepreneurial and collaborative environment across its attorney ranks, emphasizing the importance of mentorship, career growth, and building leadership and relationship skills with clients and colleagues. Compensation at this firm is competitive with peer firms in the region.

Technology Transactions, IP - Patent - Biotechnology, IP - Patent - Biology

Full-Time