Corporate/ Litigation/IP Associate

Am Law 100 / Vault-Ranked International Law Firm

A leading Am Law 100 law firm with nationally recognized Corporate, Litigation, and Intellectual Property practices is seeking talented mid-level and senior associates to join its expanding offices in key markets including New York, Dallas, Houston, Chicago, Washington, D.C., Los Angeles, and San Francisco.

The firm represents Fortune 500 companies, private equity sponsors, emerging growth companies, financial institutions, and global technology and life sciences clients in sophisticated, high-stakes matters across a broad range of industries.

Open Practice Groups

Litigation

The Litigation group handles complex commercial disputes, securities litigation, white collar investigations, appellate matters, regulatory enforcement actions, and multidistrict litigation in federal and state courts nationwide.

Corporate

The Corporate practice advises public and private companies, private equity sponsors, venture-backed companies, and strategic investors in mergers and acquisitions, private equity transactions, capital markets offerings, financings, governance matters, and general corporate counseling.

Intellectual Property

The Intellectual Property group represents clients in patent litigation, trade secret disputes, IP licensing, technology transactions, trademark and copyright matters, and cutting-edge disputes involving AI, software, life sciences, and telecommunications technologies.

Qualifications

• 3–8 years of relevant large law firm experience
• J.D. and active bar admission in at least one applicable U.S. jurisdiction
• Experience at an Am Law 200, Vault-ranked, or highly regarded boutique law firm preferred
• Excellent writing, analytical, and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated ability to manage substantive workstreams and interact directly with clients

Preferred Credentials

• Federal clerkship experience a plus for litigation candidates
• Meaningful M&A, private equity, or capital markets experience preferred for corporate candidates
• Technical background or USPTO registration preferred for IP candidates

Compensation

Expected annualized salary range:

• Mid-Level Associates: $260,000–$390,000
• Senior Associates/Counsel Candidates: $390,000–$525,000+

• Compensation will be determined based on experience, office location, practice area, and overall qualifications.

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate will thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment and seek meaningful responsibility, client exposure, and long-term partnership development opportunities within a premier international platform.

Qualified applicants should submit a resume and law school transcript.