Patent Transactions Attorney - Hybrid

Job Description

Job Description

Patent Transactions Attorney

Licensing, Acquisitions, IP Deals | Charlotte, NC | Hybrid | $260,000–$390,000 + Bonus | Relocation Assistance Available

Bryant Staffing Solutions is recruiting on behalf of a confidential, nationally respected law firm. The attorney will be employed directly by the client law firm.

A nationally respected law firm is seeking a Patent Transactions Attorney with 3–8 years of experience to join its expanding Intellectual Property and Corporate Transactions practice. This role is ideal for attorneys who enjoy advising sophisticated clients on high‑value patent acquisitions, licensing agreements, intellectual property monetization, and IP‑driven corporate transactions.

You will work alongside highly regarded Corporate, Finance, and Litigation attorneys while gaining meaningful responsibility, direct client interaction, and exposure to some of the region's most sophisticated transactional matters. The firm offers a collaborative culture, strong mentorship, and a clear path for long‑term career advancement.

• Work on sophisticated patent, intellectual property, and corporate transactions.
• Collaborate with highly respected Corporate, Finance, and Litigation attorneys.
• Join a growing practice with significant opportunities for advancement.
• Hybrid schedule offering flexibility and collaboration.
• Competitive compensation: $260,000–$390,000 , plus performance bonuses.
• Relocation assistance available.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and telehealth benefits.
• Generous PTO and paid parental leave.
• Retirement savings programs and financial wellness resources.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Bar admission assistance for eligible lateral hires.
• Collegial, team‑oriented culture with strong mentorship.

• Structure, negotiate, and close patent acquisitions, licensing agreements, and intellectual property transactions.
• Advise clients on patent portfolio strategy, commercialization, licensing, and monetization.
• Provide IP due diligence for mergers, acquisitions, financing transactions, and strategic investments.
• Draft and negotiate sophisticated commercial agreements involving intellectual property assets.
• Counsel financial services and corporate clients on intellectual property risks and transaction strategy.
• Partner with corporate, finance, tax, and litigation teams on complex, multi‑disciplinary transactions.
• Support clients throughout acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures, and strategic partnerships.
• Identify legal risks and develop practical, business‑focused solutions.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships.

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited U.S. law school.
• Active North Carolina Bar license or eligibility for admission.
• 3–8 years of transactional legal experience.
• Significant experience handling patent transactions, licensing, or IP‑focused corporate deals.
• Experience supporting mergers and acquisitions involving intellectual property assets.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, analytical, and client counseling skills.
• Strong understanding of intellectual property strategy within corporate and financial transactions.
• Ability to independently manage sophisticated matters while collaborating across practice groups.
• Strong business judgment and client service mindset.

Preferred :

• Graduate of a Top 50 U.S. law school.
• Top 50% academic performance preferred.
• Experience practicing at an Am Law 200 firm.
• Experience representing financial services clients.
• Background advising on complex cross‑border or large‑scale commercial transactions.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple high‑value matters simultaneously.

The hiring firm is recognized for delivering sophisticated legal counsel to leading corporations, financial institutions, emerging companies, and private equity investors. The firm is known for its collaborative culture, professional development, mentorship, and long‑term career success.

Attorneys benefit from direct client interaction, meaningful responsibility, and opportunities to work alongside nationally respected practitioners across multiple practice areas. The firm provides the resources, support, and flexibility needed to build a thriving practice while maintaining a healthy work‑life balance.

Charlotte is one of the nation's premier destinations for corporate law, banking, financial services, and technology companies. The region offers exceptional career opportunities, a lower cost of living than major legal markets, professional sports, award‑winning restaurants, vibrant arts districts, and easy access to both the Blue Ridge Mountains and North Carolina beaches.

The client employer is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to protected characteristics.

This job is posted by Bryant Staffing Solutions on behalf of a confidential client. Ref#: BSS 25‑03591