Intellectual Property Transactions Attorney

Salt Lake City office of a BCG Attorney Search Top Ranked Law Firm seeks an intellectual property transactions attorney with 1-5 years of experience with high technology and IP-related transactions, including licensing agreements, M&A, or commercial agreements, or 1-5 years of experience in high technology patent prosecution or litigation. The candidate should preferably have a BS or MS degree in electrical engineering or computer science. Experience with privacy and data protection is desired. Membership in good standing in the AK, CA, DC, ID, MN, OR, UT, or WA Bars is required.

The candidate must have a JD degree from an accredited law school. Should have an uncompromising commitment to professional ethics, client service, and team success. Strong communication and writing skills, including the ability to listen actively, think critically, and communicate complex concepts concisely to multiple audiences, are required. Must have excellent judgment and the ability to make clear decisions. Should be able to drive thoughtful, risk-optimized, solution-oriented legal advice weighing real and theoretical business risks to help the business make informed decisions. Strong contract drafting, collaboration, teaming, and negotiation skills are essential. A desire to develop client relationships is needed. Should be detail-oriented with the ability to produce client-ready documents.

This large, rapidly growing, full-service law firm is making big strides in the global realm of telecommunications, e-commerce and dot coms in addition to having a very notable practice in international commerce, corporate and contract litigation. It is located in the Pacific Northwest with branches sprouting all over the country. Associates are encouraged to pursue community involvement to enhance their well-rounded approach to law and life. Billable hours credit is given for Pro Bono work, and the firm's hours requirements are very reasonable. Strong mentoring and training programs are present.