The Technical Advisor provides professional support and guidance within own area of specialism. The Technical 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
Salary Range: $96,000 - $155,000
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.
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