Intellectual Property Associate - Technical/Engineering Focus #21080 Boston

Vanguard-IP

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Boston, MA Until 9/21/2026 First posted July 23, 2026 Last posted July 23, 2026
Job description

AmLaw 100 Firm with Cravath level compensation.

Fortune Magazine: "100 Best Companies to Work At."
Active at the PTAB and ITC.

The firm ranks highly for a Positive Culture and Associate Satisfaction.
Outstanding programs for Formal Training and Integration of Lateral Hires.

REQUIREMENTS

• Prior experience in intellectual property litigation matters, including patent and/or trade secret.
•A bachelor’s or higher degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or equivalent is preferred.
• Candidates must be highly motivated and possess excellent academic credentials along with superior writing and communication skills.
• Membership to the State Bar of the office of the state in which the candidate expects to be located is required.

SUMMARY

Vanguard Intellectual Partners (Vanguard-IP) specializes in the placement of IP/Patent professionals nationwide.

Our sole focus on intellectual property enables us to more deeply understand our clients’ technical needs, and our candidates’ individual talents and career interests. Our broad network of long-term client relationships gives us a competitive edge.

Our recruiters all have 10+ years of IP recruiting experience, and an exceptional record of success. We have superior knowledge of the IP job market, and offer trusted career advice for our candidates. We also have the resources and high-level contacts to get your resume noticed by the people who matter.

We look forward to speaking with you, and learning more about what you are seeking in your next opportunity.

CONFIDENTIALITY

At Vanguard-IP, we respect the confidentiality of every candidate who contacts us. Furthermore, we will always obtain expressed authorization before submitting your resume to any of our clients.

**Should you have an interest in exploring opportunities in another location, we have hundreds of openings in other markets. Please apply now and our team would be happy to review your information for this or other openings in your location of interest.

About this role

Summary

Handle IP litigation, patent and trade secret cases, require technical degree and bar membership

Job title

Intellectual Property Associate - Technical/Engineering Focus

Experience level

null

Industry

legal

Location requirements

Boston, MA; remote work not specified

Salary

AmLaw 100 Firm with Cravath level compensation.

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

IP litigationpatenttrade secretcommunicationwritingbar membership

Preferred skills

Electrical EngineeringComputer SciencePhysicsChemical EngineeringMechanical Engineering

Specializations

intellectual propertypatenttrade secretlitigation
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Boston, MA, USA

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