Partner-Level IP Attorney

Job Overview:
A partner-level Intellectual Property Attorney position for an experienced practitioner with an established client base in Washington, DC. This role focuses on managing sophisticated intellectual property matters while contributing to the continued growth of the practice through an existing book of business and strong client relationships.

Duties:

• Advise clients on intellectual property matters, including prosecution, protection, enforcement, and portfolio management
• Manage client relationships and serve as a trusted legal advisor
• Oversee and handle complex intellectual property transactions and disputes
• Develop legal strategies tailored to clients' business objectives
• Collaborate with attorneys and professionals across practice areas
• Contribute to business development initiatives and practice growth
• Mentor and support junior attorneys as appropriate

Requirements:

• Minimum of 7 years of intellectual property law experience
• Federal Court experience is required
• Demonstrated ability to manage client relationships and legal matters independently
• Established portable book of business of at least $500,000
• Strong business development and client retention skills
• Ability to contribute to the strategic growth of a legal practice

Education and Certifications:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school
• Active license to practice law in the applicable jurisdiction
• Additional intellectual property-related registrations or certifications, where applicable, are a plus

Skills:

• Strong intellectual property law expertise
• Business development and client relationship management
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Leadership and mentoring capabilities
• Negotiation and advocacy skills
• Ability to manage complex legal matters and competing priorities

Benefits:

• Competitive compensation structure
• Opportunities for partnership-level leadership and practice growth
• Professional support resources
• Collaborative and entrepreneurial work environment
• Comprehensive benefits package, where applicable
• Business development and cross-selling opportunities within the firm

This firm is the world's largest full-service law firm partnership. Providing exceptional service, tailored advice, and efficient solutions for the most complex legal issues, the firm specializes in corporate, intellectual property, litigation, employment, tax, executive compensation and benefits, and private client services. The nature of the partnership business model allows for working wherever and whenever clients need it. The firm has the brightest legal minds from some of the largest law firms and corporate legal departments. The partners earn equity-based, recurring recruiting bonuses, and significantly more money per billable hour, with flexible hours and remote work potential. The firm is seeking candidates with at least seven years of experience with a certain amount of portable business.