Job Description

Position Overview:
A well-established and growth-oriented law firm is seeking an experienced Intellectual Property Associate or Senior Associate with at least 5 years of relevant experience. This is a high-priority hire offering the opportunity to work on sophisticated IP matters in a collaborative and entrepreneurial environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Handle a broad range of intellectual property matters, including litigation, counseling, and transactional work

• Manage client relationships and provide strategic legal guidance

• Conduct legal research, draft pleadings, motions, and agreements

• Collaborate with cross-functional legal teams on complex matters

• Contribute to business development initiatives as appropriate

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5 years of intellectual property law experience

• Strong academic credentials (top law school a plus, but not required)

• Excellent writing, analytical, and communication skills

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently

• Admission to the Virginia Bar or ability to waive in

• Submission of law school transcripts and a writing sample required

Compensation & Benefits:

• Salary range: $160,000 – $225,000 (commensurate with experience)

• Discretionary bonus structure

• Billable hour target: 1,750 annually

• Hybrid work schedule (2 days remote per week)

• Formal mentorship and professional development programs

Work Environment:
This firm fosters a culture centered on accountability, quality, collaboration, and entrepreneurial thinking. Attorneys are encouraged to take initiative, pursue leadership opportunities, and contribute meaningfully to both client success and firm growth.

Candidates with a portable book of business, including partners, are also encouraged to apply. 

Qualified candidates can apply here or send your resume to maraya.brokaw@gogpac.com. If you would like to have a confidential conversation feel free to reach out via email or (573) 615-9554. I look forward to hearing from you!

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.