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Intellectual Property Senior Associate / Partner in Richmond

Date Posted: Tuesday, March 31, 2026

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Job Description

Intellectual Property Attorney (Senior Associate / Partner)

Location: Richmond County, Virginia
Compensation: $160,000 – $225,000 + discretionary bonus
Work Model: Hybrid (2 days remote)

gpac is partnering with a respected regional law firm to identify a Senior Intellectual Property Attorney or Partner for a growing practice group.

This confidential opportunity is ideal for an attorney seeking sophisticated work, strong mentorship, and the collaborative environment of a mid-sized firm.

Responsibilities

• Trademark and copyright clearance, registration, and enforcement
• Technology licensing and related transactional work
• Advising on intellectual property issues in mergers and acquisitions
• Trade secret protection and IP strategy development
Data privacy and cybersecurity advisory work

Qualifications

• 5+ years of intellectual property experience
• Experience with trademark and copyright matters
• Strong research, writing, and analytical skills
• Virginia bar admission required or ability to waive into the VA bar
Experience advising technology companies or startups preferred

What the Firm Offers

• Competitive compensation
• 1750 billable hour target
• Discretionary bonus program
• Hybrid work schedule
• Formal mentorship and professional development programs
• Collaborative team environment with direct client interaction

Partner candidates with portable business are encouraged to apply.

 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.

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