Pay: $200,000.00 - $275,000.00 per year
Why This Is a Great Opportunity
- Step into a high-impact role with the opportunity to manage a significant, established client relationship from day one
- Enjoy a reasonable billable expectation of approximately 1,200 to 1,500 hours annually while handling sophisticated patent matters
- Pursue a clearly defined partnership track within 3 to 5 years, with transparent advancement expectations
- Earn significant additional compensation through uncapped production-based earnings, client management credit, origination incentives, and annual bonuses
- Work on cutting-edge technologies involving electrical engineering, software, semiconductors, computer engineering, and communications
- Enjoy a flexible hybrid schedule, meaningful autonomy, and the opportunity to build long-term client relationships
- Join a collaborative, technology-focused team that values expertise, professional growth, and work-life balance
Location: Louisville, Colorado, conveniently located in the Boulder/Denver metro area. We offer a flexible hybrid work environment with a minimum of 2 days per week in the office.
Note: Candidates must have 3+ years of patent prosecution experience, active USPTO registration, an active attorney bar license, and a genuine Electrical Engineering background. Colorado bar admission or the ability to obtain admission promptly is preferred.
About Us
We are an established intellectual property law firm helping innovative companies protect and maximize the value of their technology. Our team combines deep technical knowledge with practical legal expertise, providing sophisticated patent services and long-term strategic counsel. We offer the quality of work associated with leading IP practices alongside the flexibility, collaboration, and advancement opportunities of a close-knit team.
Confidential Employer.
Job Description
- Prepare and prosecute patent applications involving electrical engineering, computer engineering, software, semiconductors, and communications technologies
- Take ownership of day-to-day management of a significant, established client relationship as experience allows
- Develop patent prosecution strategies and manage sophisticated intellectual property portfolios
- Collaborate directly with inventors, engineers, executives, and in-house counsel
- Provide practical patent counseling and strategic guidance on intellectual property protection
- Manage client communications, deadlines, and complex prosecution workflows
- Build long-term client relationships and contribute to business development initiatives
- Collaborate with experienced attorneys while developing greater independence and leadership responsibilities
- Pursue a defined partnership track with opportunities for long-term advancement
Qualifications
- 3+ years of substantive patent preparation and prosecution experience
- Active USPTO registration and attorney bar license
- Strong Electrical Engineering background, including meaningful experience with EE-related patent matters
- Degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a related technical discipline
- Experience with patent drafting, prosecution strategy, and portfolio management
- Strong communication skills and an interest in developing direct client relationships
- Colorado bar admission or ability to obtain admission promptly preferred
- Large law firm or established IP boutique experience preferred
- Senior associates, in-house attorneys, and qualified solo practitioners are encouraged to apply
Why You Will Love Working Here
We believe exceptional attorneys deserve meaningful responsibility, competitive compensation, and a realistic path to partnership. Whether you are a developing patent attorney looking for mentorship or an experienced practitioner ready to take ownership of client relationships, we offer room to grow.
With manageable billable expectations, substantial earning potential, and opportunities for partnership within 3 to 5 years, you can build a rewarding career without sacrificing professional flexibility.
Compensation and Benefits
- Base salary: $200,000 to $275,000, depending on experience and billing volume
- Client management credit: $42,000 annually for managing the established client relationship
- Production-based compensation: 45% to 50% of collections on matters worked, with no cap
- Significant origination credit on new client business
- Discretionary annual bonus, typically exceeding $15,000
- Approximately 1,200 to 1,500 annual billable hours
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Paid parental leave
- Life and disability insurance
- Firm-paid bar dues and continuing legal education
If you are a patent attorney with a strong Electrical Engineering background seeking greater responsibility, competitive earning potential, and a clear path toward partnership, we would love to hear from you.
JPC - 2381
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Vision insurance
Requirements: Must-have: USPTO registration + attorney bar. 3+ years of patent prosecution experience Must have electrical engineering background (Y/N)
- Required Years as Associate, 3+
- Salary Bands (Only if attorney role):
- 3+ to 4 years: $180K to $205K;
- 5+ to 6 years: $205K to $230K;
- 7+ years / strong client management: $230K to $250K base, with additional incentive potential
Submission Email:Steve - steve@nod-law.com
Quick Recruiter Reference
NOD Law is a technology-focused IP firm seeking an Electrical Engineering Patent Attorney for patent prosecution, drafting, portfolio strategy, and direct client counseling. Need 3+ years patent prosecution experience, USPTO registration, active attorney license, and a genuine EE educational/technical background. Hybrid in Louisville, CO with 2 days/week minimum in office.
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