INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY

Location: Tampa, FL

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Our client, a prominent AmLaw 200 firm, is seeking a talented Associate Attorney to join their Intellectual Property group in Tampa. The ideal candidate will have experience in patent and trademark prosecution, as well as IP transactions.

Candidate Profile

• JD from a top-tier law school with a strong academic record.
• Bar Admission in Florida.
• 2–5 years of substantive experience in patent and trademark prosecution and IP transactions.
• USPTO registration strongly preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and practical judgment are required.
• Experienced in negotiating and drafting intellectual property transactions and software agreements is a plus.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day prosecution dockets and prepare USPTO filings.
• Conduct patent and trademark searches, prepare clearance opinions/advice, and respond to office actions responses.
• Negotiate and draft IP transaction and software agreements.
• Conduct IP due diligence for M&A transactions and prepare related documentation.
• Maintain effective communication with clients and collaborate with other lawyers within the firm.

Why Join Us?

This opportunity offers the chance to be part of a premier intellectual property practice that values collaboration, innovation, and long-term career development. You will engage with cutting-edge technologies, benefit from meaningful mentorship and leadership opportunities, and interact directly with high-profile clients. The firm’s culture combines the resources of a national platform with the supportive environment of a close-knit team, empowering attorneys to build rewarding, impactful careers in intellectual property law.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive compensation: includes an annual salary range of $150,000-$170,000, determined by experience and market factors, alongside eligibility for profit-sharing and a discretionary bonus.
• Comprehensive benefits package: includes medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, paid time off, 401(k) retirement plan, employee assistant programs, parental leave, commuter benefits, and additional perks.

Application Requirements

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, and law school transcript for consideration.

Our client is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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