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Job description
Intellectual Property Associate - Technical/ Engineering Focus | Multiple U.S. Offices | Firm Policy | 2–4 Years' Experience | $235,000–$310,000 Base + Bonus | Am Law 100
Watts & Associates is working discreetly with a highly regarded Am Law 100 global full-service law firm seeking a Intellectual Property Associate - Technical/ Engineering Focus to join its Multiple U.S. Offices platform.
This opportunity offers sophisticated sophisticated corporate transactions for corporate, investment and financial clients within a nationally recognised corporate practice.
The successful attorney will work closely with partners and senior attorneys, take ownership of substantive matters and gain exposure to high-value work, important clients and cross-practice collaboration.
Company Highlights
Am Law 100 global full-service platform with sophisticated domestic and cross-border capabilities.
Recognised practice strength across corporate and related corporate, regulatory or litigation disciplines.
Established team advising corporate, investment and financial clients on complex, high-value matters.
Collaborative and partner-led environment offering meaningful associate responsibility.
Structured mentoring, practical training and individual career-development support.
Strong commitment to professional development, wellbeing, inclusion, innovation and pro bono work.
Why This Opportunity Stands Out
This is an opportunity to join a well-established corporate practice offering:
Sophisticated sophisticated corporate transactions for corporate, investment and financial clients.
Meaningful ownership of substantive workstreams and increasing responsibility based on experience.
Direct access to partners, senior attorneys and clients.
Opportunities to deepen technical, commercial and strategic experience within a recognised corporate practice.
A credible platform for long-term progression and advancement.
The Role
The successful attorney will support and lead key components of corporate matters, including:
Advise corporate clients on complex transactions, governance and strategic commercial matters.
Draft and negotiate principal and ancillary transaction documents.
Manage due diligence, transaction timetables and cross-practice workstreams.
Work directly with partners and clients and take increasing ownership of substantive matters.
Coordinate with attorneys and professionals across related practice areas and offices.
The role offers direct collaboration with partners, senior attorneys and clients, together with increasing responsibility and opportunities to take ownership of important workstreams.
Ideal Candidate Profile
The firm is seeking an attorney with:
Approximately 2–4 years of substantive corporate experience.
Experience handling sophisticated corporate transactions for sophisticated clients.
Strong drafting, analytical, organisational and problem‑solving skills.
The ability to manage multiple workstreams, meet demanding deadlines and communicate effectively with clients and colleagues.
Strong academic credentials and experience in a sophisticated law‑firm environment.
Admission in California, Texas, Massachusetts, Illinois, New York, Oregon, Washington, West Virginia, or eligibility to obtain admission promptly, is required.
Compensation and Benefits
The anticipated base salary range is $235,000–$310,000, depending on class year, experience, location, qualifications and other relevant factors.
The firm also offers bonus eligibility and a comprehensive benefits package, which may include:
Medical, dental and vision insurance.
Life and disability insurance.
Retirement and 401(k) benefits.
Paid time off and firm holidays.
Parental and family‑care benefits.
Professional‑development and continuing legal education support.
Wellbeing resources and pro bono opportunities.
Location and Working Arrangement
The position is available in Los Angeles, CA / Irvine, CA / Menlo Park, CA / Sacramento, CA / San Francisco, CA / Santa Monica, CA / Austin, TX / Houston, TX / Boston, MA / Chicago, IL / Washington, DC / New York, NY / Portland, OR / Seattle, WA / Wheeling, WV.
Working arrangements are governed by the firm's current office policy and may vary by office, team, client and business requirements.
Candidates must be admitted in the relevant jurisdiction or be eligible to obtain admission within the required timeframe.
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Worksite address
houston, TX, 77246, US
Who can apply
Review the original listing for work authorization, qualifications and employer requirements.