White & Case

Technical Advisor

White & Case$133K — $217K *
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in technology-related legal disputes, especially in intellectual property rights.
  • Expertise in patent, trade secret, copyright, and complex technology disputes.
  • Advanced degree (PhD or Master's) in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities, demonstrating independence in conducting detailed investigations.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, enabling effective engagement with diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

  • Provide expert legal advice on patent and technology-related disputes.
  • Collaborate with litigation and IP partners to find solutions to complex legal challenges.
  • Conduct thorough research and analysis to inform client-related issues and strategies.
  • Maintain and organize client and case files to support compliance and efficiency.
  • Support project management efforts for timely delivery of advisory services.
  • Foster a culture of continuous learning by keeping updated on legal and regulatory changes.
  • Develop innovative solutions for complex operational challenges.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Life and disability coverage.
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan.
  • Generous vacation time and leave programs, including parental leave.
  • Performance bonuses for exempt roles.
Full Job Description
The Senior Advisor, Specialist Advisors provides professional support and guidance within own area of specialism. The Senior Advisor conducts detailed analysis and investigation to provide advice, identify solutions and improvements to existing approaches, working with legal teams across the Firm.

The roles and responsibilities of this job include:
  • Provides professional advice with a particular focus on patent, trade secret, copyright and other complex technology-related disputes involving software, algorithms and digital content
  • Liaises with Litigation and Intellectual Property partners and associates to address complex issues and challenges, leveraging knowledge of a specialism to provide effective solutions
  • Conducts in-depth research and analysis on prevalent issues within an area of specialism, providing insights on client matters
  • Maintains client and case files, facilitating efficient data management and ensuring regulatory compliance
  • May assist in scoping and project management to ensure timely and effective delivery of specialist advisory services
  • Promotes a culture of continuous learning within the team, leading by example in maintaining up-to-date knowledge of specialist advisories and regulatory changes
  • Providing professional support to the development of innovative solutions to complex problems and operational challenges
  • Sound analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to independently conduct detailed analysis, investigate issues and identify solutions, seeking guidance only on atypical or complex issues
  • Sound communication and interpersonal skills, both verbal and written, to effectively engage with team members and occasionally external stakeholders
  • Bachelor's degree and PhD or Masters in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering


This role reports to
Partner

Benefits at White & Case

White & Case LLP offers a comprehensive suite of benefit programs to all eligible employees, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, life and disability coverage, 401(k) retirement savings, vacation time, and leave programs (including parental leave). Exempt roles are also performance bonus eligible.

The Firm may modify and amend any job description at any time in its sole discretion. Nothing herein creates a contract of employment or otherwise modifies the at-will nature of employment.

The above is only a general description of the essential duties associated with this position and does not represent an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all duties.

DC Pay Range: $133,600 - $217,100. Boston Pay Range: $133,600 - $217,100. New York Pay Range: $133,600 - $217,100. Salary range in other markets will vary.

Note to Recruitment Agencies

Our internal Recruitment team manages all aspects of lateral hiring. All agencies must have signed terms of business-specific to the relevant office-before submitting any candidates. CVs or applications sent directly to White & Case partners or employees will also not be considered formal introductions. If you have questions, please contact the relevant Recruitment team. We work with our preferred suppliers when engaging agencies.

About White & Case

White & Case is a global law firm with over 40 offices in 30 countries. The firm provides legal services in areas such as antitrust, banking, capital markets, corporate and M&A, employment, environmental, intellectual property, international arbitration, litigation, project finance, real estate, restructuring, tax, and white collar. White & Case has worked with clients such as Airbus, Citigroup, Coca-Cola, ExxonMobil, Goldman Sachs, Google, HSBC, JPMorgan Chase, Microsoft, Nestle, Pfizer, and Samsung.
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