Patent Attorney (Electrical Arts) - St. Louis

Patent Attorney (Electrical Arts) - St. Louis Job Category : Attorney Requisition Number : PATEN002316 Posted : April 22, 2026 Type : Full-Time Employment Arrangement : Hybrid Locations Clayton, St. Louis 7700 Forsyth Blvd Suite 1100 Clayton, MO 63105, USA Stinson LLP is seeking a highly motivated patent attorney to join its St. Louis, Missouri office. With over 500 attorneys in 16 offices nationwide, we take pride in our collaborative approach, lasting relationships and unique perspectives. Stinson clients are diverse—ranging from individuals to universities to start‑up technology companies to large publicly traded industry leaders. Stinson’s patent attorneys advise companies on every aspect of intellectual property law, including patent protection and strategy, enforcement and client counseling, and defense against infringement claims. The major clients that we advise include companies in the following industries: medical devices; consumer devices; transportation; construction; agribusiness; sports and recreation; cannabis; heat, ventilating and air conditioning; infrastructure protection and repair; manufacturing equipment; and electrical and fiber optic connectors. Responsibilities This position’s responsibilities include drafting and prosecuting U.S. and foreign patent applications in the fields of electrical engineering, computer science, and software‑implemented business methods; drafting and reviewing intellectual property and technology‑related agreements and licenses; and providing patentability, freedom‑to‑operate, and due diligence assessments. Qualifications Juris Doctor, higher degree, or equivalent in Law 7+ years of experience in patent preparation and prosecution in the Electrical Arts Bachelor of Science or higher degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Physics, or a related field, and/or relevant work experience Excellent academic credentials and strong research, writing, analytical, organizational, and communication skills Ability to work well under pressure, efficiently multi‑task, and act as an independent thinker Licensed to practice law in Missouri Stinson LLP is an equal employment opportunity (EEO) employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran, disabled, and other diverse candidates to apply for open positions. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package. We conduct criminal background checks on all individuals offered employment. All information gathered through applicant voluntary self‑identification will be used for statistical reporting and to measure the effectiveness of our EEO outreach efforts and will be kept confidential. Applicants with a disability that are in need of an accommodation to complete the Stinson LLP application process should contact Human Resources at View phone number on click.appcast.io or email View email address on click.appcast.io. Our attorney compensation structure has two components: (1) a base salary and (2) a discretionary merit bonus based on performance. The salary range for this role is $200,000 – $250,000, based on experience, skills, qualifications, and location. The range is an initial approximation at the time of posting and may vary based on the individual’s unique qualifications and experience. Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. #J-18808-Ljbffr