IP Attorney

Job Description

Job Description

Direct Counsel has partnered with a Global law firm who is seeking an experienced Senior Intellectual Property Attorney to join their established and growing firm. This role is designed for a seasoned IP professional who brings a strong client following and thrives in a collaborative, business-minded environment. You’ll have the opportunity to shape strategy, build client relationships, and work on sophisticated matters, without the pressure of a billable-hour quota.

Key Responsibilities:

• Advise clients on a full range of intellectual property issues, including patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets.

• Manage and expand domestic and international IP portfolios across diverse industries.

• Draft, review, and negotiate IP-related contracts such as licensing, assignment, confidentiality, and joint venture agreements.

• Provide IP due diligence in support of M&A and other corporate transactions.

• Develop and execute IP protection, enforcement, and risk mitigation strategies.

• Collaborate across practice areas to deliver integrated client solutions.

• Mentor junior attorneys and contribute to the firm’s knowledge-sharing culture.

Qualifications:

• J.D. from an accredited law school.

• Active bar membership in a state where an office is located (GA, TX, MD, NC, IL, OH, CO, CA, MO, FL, NY, PA, WI, UT, WA, D.C.)

• Minimum of 8 years of experience practicing intellectual property law.

• Portable book of business required.

• Experience in an AmLaw 200 firm or comparable environment is a strong plus.

• Demonstrated success managing client relationships and complex IP matters.

• Exceptional analytical, writing, and business development skills.

• Technical or scientific background preferred but not required.

Why Join Us:

• Focus on client service, strategy, and results.

• Entrepreneurial environment with the freedom to grow and manage your practice.

• Work alongside a team of experienced, business-focused attorneys

• Compensation is fully collection-based (no salary), with no minimum billing quotas  

• Collaborative culture that values integrity, expertise, and work-life balance.

• Remote position