Baker & McKenzie

IP Patent Associate

Baker & McKenzie$310K — $435K *
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Mid-to-senior-level associate with patent experience
  • Strong background in patent disputes, prosecution, and transactions
  • Engineering background required
  • Texas Bar qualified or eligibility to waive into it
  • Experience in complex intellectual property matters, including trademark and copyright

Responsibilities

  • Support complex intellectual property disputes
  • Assist with patent application drafting
  • Contribute to patent prosecution and transactional matters
  • Handle licensing and commercial disputes
  • Collaborate with the team to enhance practice success

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • 401(k) plan based on hours worked
  • Bonus eligibility for performance
Full Job Description
Job Information

Posting Date

19-Mar-2026

Requisition ID

2425

Location

United States

Region

North America

State/Province/City

Dallas

Location Type

Hybrid

Business Unit

Practice

Function

Attorney

Full Time or Part Time

Full Time

Description & Requirements

The Firm seeks to hire (1) mid-to-senior-level associate with patent experience, preferably focused on patent disputes, to strengthen our Intellectual Property (IP) practice. This role will also support our patent prosecution and patent transactions practices. Open to US markets, with Dallas preferred.

The ideal candidate should have meaningful experience in patent matters and will be expected to support complex intellectual property disputes, including patent, trademark, copyright, false advertising, unfair competition, and trade secret matters, as well as related licensing and commercial disputes. In addition, the associate will assist with patent application drafting and transactional patent matters. An engineering background is essential. We are seeking a skilled, collaborative, and hard-working professional who is ready to contribute to the success of our team. The candidate must be Texas Bar qualified or can demonstrate they can waive into the Texas Bar.

Additional Information

Pay Transparency
  • This position is bonus eligible and includes benefits such as medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) based on number of hours worked.
  • The US base compensation for this position is expected to be $310,000 - $435,000 (annually) if located in an office in the state of Texas. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

About Baker & McKenzie

Baker McKenzie is a multinational law firm founded in 1949. It is the largest international law firm in the world, with over 6,000 lawyers in 77 offices across 47 countries. The firm provides legal services in various areas, including corporate law, finance, intellectual property, litigation, and tax. Baker McKenzie has been recognized as one of the most innovative law firms in the world, and has received numerous awards for its work in various areas of law.
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13,000 employees
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Founded
1949

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