Patent Litigation Counsel

Job Title
Patent Litigation Counsel

Job Overview
A prestigious law firm based in New York City, NY, is seeking an experienced and highly motivated Senior Patent Litigation Counsel to join its dynamic Intellectual Property practice. This role offers an exciting opportunity to lead complex patent litigation matters across a wide range of technologies and to make meaningful contributions to high-profile, career-defining cases. The firm places a strong emphasis on mentorship, collaborative thinking, and professional growth within a diverse and inclusive work environment.

Duties

• Lead and manage sophisticated patent litigation cases from pre-filing through trial and appeal

• Draft and respond to complaints, answers, counterclaims, and motions in federal court

• Prepare claim construction briefs and present arguments in Markman hearings

• Develop invalidity and infringement contentions, including claim charts

• Oversee and conduct patient-specific discovery including expert and fact-witness depositions

• Handle inter partes review (IPR) and other post-grant proceedings

• Prepare and present trial materials, including motions in limine, exhibit lists, jury instructions, and witness prep

• Draft appellate briefs and manage matters before the Federal Circuit

• Mentor and supervise junior team members and associates

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and maintain effective communication with clients and co-counsel

Requirements

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in patent litigation

• Demonstrated leadership in managing complex IP matters through trial and appeal

• In-depth experience with U.S. district court patent litigation procedures

• Strong knowledge of PTAB practice and IPR proceedings

• Proven ability to handle high-stakes legal work independently

Education

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school

Certifications

• Active membership in good standing with a state bar

• USPTO registration is highly preferred

Skills

• Strong legal research and writing skills

• Superior oral advocacy and courtroom presence

• Excellent strategic thinking and litigation planning abilities

• Highly effective interpersonal communication skills

• Capable of working in fast-paced, high-pressure legal environments

• Technically adept in areas such as Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related disciplines (or equivalent experience)

Job Location

• New York City, NY

This firm has gone through countless mergers to end up where it is today: a national full-service firm. The New York office has the advantage of having both suburban East Coast offices and branches in several major cities, which allows the firm to accommodate a spectrum of needs and clients. In the city, the practice is strongly litigation and intellectual property oriented, with a particularly popular employment section. Associates here have the benefits of a smaller firm attitude with the offices and paychecks of a large firm. Pulling down lots of hours, but not unreasonable amounts, the associates get good responsibility and on the job training.