Job Description

Hogan Lovells US LLP is searching for a patent prosecution associate or patent agent who is excited to work on cutting-edge technology for the world’s top tech companies. The right candidate s will be as comfortable working on rocket engines and satellite technology as they are working on the next generation of artificial intelligence, encryption, automation, and robotics. There will be opportunities for crossover work as well, involving technologies such as clean energy and digital health. We are looking for candidates with the technical chops to be able to discuss details with engineers and developers, but also the confidence to interact with well-known giants in the tech world. The position s will involve a significant amount of direct partner and client interaction, and unique opportunities that come from working for a truly global law firm. We do not micro-manage – if you make the cut, that means we trust you to handle the job and will give you every opportunity to step up and run with it.

These positions will primarily involve prosecution and patent counselling but will also have opportunity to support various other types of related legal work. The ideal candidate is a junior- to mid-level patent prosecution and counselling associate or patent agent, with at least 2 years of experience, preferably in our San Francisco, Silicon Valley, Houston, Boston, or Washington D.C. offices. Applicants must have a degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, applied physics, computer science, or equivalent experience, and a law degree from an ABA-accredited law school. U.S. bar membership and registration to practice before the United States Patent & Trademark Office is also required.

To apply please complete the on-line application, attaching a resume and law school transcript addressed to: Sarah LaFleur, Associate Recruitment Coordinator, Hogan Lovells US LLP, 125 High Street, Suite 2010, Boston, MA 02110. All search firm submissions should be sent to JoinHoganLovellsBoston@hoganlovells.com, Attn: Sarah LaFleur, Associate Recruitment Coordinator, Northeast Region.

This job description sets forth the responsibilities of this position and may be changed from time to time as shall be determined.

Hogan Lovells is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, protected Veteran status, or other factors protected by law.

Hogan Lovells complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and candidates with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact our Benefits Department at LeaveofAbsence_US@hoganlovells.com.