Senior Patent Attorney — Intellectual Property, Palo Alto

Highly regarded US practice is seeking a Senior Patent Attorney to join its Intellectual Property & Technology group in Palo Alto. The role focuses on patent prosecution and IP counseling across US and international filings; candidates based elsewhere in the US with the required technical background will be considered.

Day-to-day responsibilities include drafting, filing and prosecuting U.S. patent applications, coordinating international patent strategies, and preparing opinions on patentability, non-infringement and invalidity. The role requires both independent case management and collaboration with cross-functional teams on complex software and related technologies.

The firm offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package. Applicants should be prepared to submit a resume, recent writing sample (10 pages max) and an unofficial law school transcript as part of the application process.

• Admission to the bar in the applicable U.S. jurisdiction and in good standing.
• Registration and good standing before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
• Undergraduate degree in computer science, electrical engineering, or a closely related field.
• At least 5 years' patent practice experience, with substantive work in complex software-related prosecution.
• Proven experience drafting and prosecuting patent applications and preparing patentability/non-infringement/invalidity opinions.
• Strong written and oral communication, sound judgment, ability to manage matters independently, and to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.