Role Description
We are seeking junior-to-mid-level Intellectual Property Attorneys to support clients across IP licensing, patent, and IP litigation matters. This is an opportunity for in-house experienced attorneys who can provide practical, business-focused counsel across technology, software, consumer products, industrial, chemical, and manufacturing environments. Our immediate needs include attorneys with experience in Tech/SaaS/Software, CPG, industrial technologies, chemical engineering/chemistry, and computer scienceโbased innovations. Opportunities may be remote, hybrid, or onsite depending on client needs.
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Drafting, negotiating, and advising on IP licensing, technology agreements, and related commercial transactions
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Managing patent portfolios, invention reviews, patentability analyses, freedom-to-operate (FTO) analyses, clearance work, and competitive landscape assessments
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Supporting IP aspects of transactions, including M&A, due diligence, licensing, and strategic portfolio development
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Advising business and technical stakeholders on IP strategy, risk, enforcement, and commercialization
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Supporting patent and IP litigation matters, including infringement analysis, dispute strategy, discovery, and coordination with outside counsel
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Partnering with internal legal, product, engineering, R&D, and commercial teams to deliver practical, business-oriented legal advice
Qualifications
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Junior-to-mid-level attorney with relevant in-house IP experience
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Experience in one or more of the following areas: IP licensing, patent counseling/prosecution, FTO/clearance, IP transactions, or IP litigation
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For IP licensing: experience supporting technology, SaaS, software, AI, consumer products, or CPG businesses
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For patent-focused roles: technical background in chemical engineering, chemistry, materials, polymers, manufacturing, computer science, software, AI, or related fields
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For IP litigation: experience with CPG or industrial infringement matters strongly preferred; technology-focused litigation experience is also valued
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Strong ability to translate complex technical and legal concepts into clear, commercially practical guidance
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Juris Doctor (JD) degree and active bar license
Requirements
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Chemical engineering or chemistry experience involving chemical process technologies, gas processing, LNG, hydrogen, ammonia, petrochemicals, refining, carbon capture, or other industrial and energy-transition processes
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Experience with industrial, food, materials, polymer, chemical, or manufacturing technologies
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Computer science, AI, software, or broader technology background
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Experience supporting companies such as Apple, Google, Qualcomm, Meta, or other large technology businesses
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Experience supporting CPG or chemical companies such as Dow, LyondellBasell, DuPont, Eastman, Ecolab, Mars, P&G, Estรฉe Lauder, or Kraft Heinz
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Experience with global patent portfolios, cross-border transactions, and high-value IP matters
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Ability to work effectively in remote, hybrid, or onsite client environments
Benefits
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The estimated total compensation for full-time Axiom attorney roles is $104,500-325,000 per year and for non-attorney roles is $71,250-309,750 per year.
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Compensation decisions are based on various factors, including, but not limited to, experience, skills, certifications, location, and business needs.
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Employees may be eligible for additional benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance; paid holidays and PTO; flexible work arrangements; and professional development opportunities and tools.