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SciPro

IP/Patent Specialist

Carlsbad, CA · On-site

The position also provides administrative and executive support to the patent attorneys on a secondary basis. The ideal candidate brings strong patent administration experience, excellent ...

Scripps Research

SENIOR PATENT COUNSEL

San Diego, CA · On-site

$220K - $255K/yr

Provide prosecution support for other staff attorneys and assist co-counsel in interference and ... Interface with Scripps Research employees of all levels including executives, faculty, and ...

Scripps Research

SENIOR PATENT COUNSEL

San Diego, CA

$220K - $255K/yr

Provide prosecution support for other staff attorneys and assist co-counsel in interference and ... Interface with Scripps Research employees of all levels including executives, faculty, and ...

Solve Intelligence

Patent Litigator

New York, NY · On-site

$150K - $250K/yr

Technical background -- ideally a patent attorney who moved into patent litigation (technical field ... Chris (Chief Executive Officer and co-founder): Chris did his undergrad at Imperial College London ...

Solve Intelligence, Inc

Patent Litigator

New York, NY · On-site

$150K - $250K/yr

Technical background - ideally a patent attorney who moved into patent litigation (technical field ... Chris (Chief Executive Officer and co-founder): Chris did his undergrad at Imperial College London ...

Solve Intelligence, Inc

Account Executive/GTM

New York, NY · On-site

$100K - $200K/yr

We've built a world-class team of AI PhDs, engineers, and patent attorneys. Now, we need a high ... Chris (CEO): PhD in AI (UCL), published researcher, ex-Dyson and Alan Turing Institute. * Angus ...

Solve Intelligence

Account Executive/GTM

New York, NY · On-site

$100K - $200K/yr

We've built a world-class team of AI PhDs, engineers, and patent attorneys. Now, we need a high ... Chris (CEO): PhD in AI (UCL), published researcher, ex-Dyson and Alan Turing Institute. * Angus ...

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As of Jul 25, 2026, the average yearly pay for executive patent attorney in the United States is $149,437.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $112,000.00 and $175,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Executive Patent Attorney vs Patent Agent?

AspectExecutive Patent AttorneyPatent Agent
CredentialsLaw degree, patent bar admission, legal licensePatent bar admission, technical degree, no law license
Work EnvironmentLegal firms, corporate legal departments, law firmsPatent law firms, corporate R&D departments, patent offices
Roles & ResponsibilitiesLegal strategy, patent litigation, patent prosecution, client counselingPatent application drafting, prosecution, technical analysis
Industry UsageLegal and corporate sectors involved in patent lawPatent filing, technical patent work, patent prosecution

Executive Patent Attorneys typically hold a law degree and are licensed to practice law, focusing on legal strategy and litigation. Patent Agents usually have technical degrees and are licensed to prepare and file patent applications but cannot practice law. Both roles are essential in patent law, but Executive Patent Attorneys often handle more complex legal matters and client counseling, while Patent Agents focus on technical patent prosecution.

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Mid-Level Patent Attorney (Life Sciences / Chemistry)

Hylton-Rodic Law

Washington, DC

$160K - $200K/yr

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Posted 22 days ago

Job description

Description


This is not just another attorney role. This is a leverage role. 


If you're a solid patent attorney but tired of: 

  • Producing work with no influence  
  • Working in broken systems you can't fix  
  • Managing chaos without authority  

This is your opportunity to step into a role where you build, lead, and scale. 


What This Role Actually Does 


You will operate as both a high-level contributor and internal leader. 

  • Draft and prosecute complex patent matters  
  • Handle client communication and relationship support  
  • Oversee legal assistants (workflow, deadlines, quality)  
  • Build and improve internal legal workflows  
  • Act as the right hand to the CEO on legal operations  

This role is about production + leverage. 


What You'll Be Measured On 

  • Billables, realization rate, and budget targets
  • Quality (minimal CEO revisions, zero errors)  
  • Team leverage (how effectively assistants are utilized)  
  • Workflow improvement (things get smoother, not messier)  
  • Reduction of CEO involvement in day-to-day legal ops  

What Success Looks Like 


By 30 days:
You're producing work and understanding systems + team 

By 60 days:
You're managing assistants, running check-ins, fixing friction points 

By 90 days:
You are owning legal workflows, acting as QA layer before CEO, reducing CEO time spent on filings + oversight  


This Role Is NOT For You If: 

  • You only want to produce work and not lead  
  • You've never successfully managed support staff  
  • You wait for permission instead of solving problems  
  • You resist ambiguity or evolving systems  
  • You lack the interpersonal skills to lead respectfully  

Requirements


Required Background 

  • Chemistry / life sciences background (required)  
  • JD + Patent Bar +
  • Prior patent prosecution experience (multi-year)  
  • Demonstrated experience managing legal assistants or similar staff  
  • Experience improving or owning workflows (not just participating in them)  

The Kind of Person Who Thrives Here 

  • Operator mindset-you fix things, not just flag them  
  • Strong communicator (clear, direct, respectful)  
  • Highly organized and systems-oriented  
  • Humble but confident-no ego, no passivity  
  • Comfortable in a growing, non-corporate firm  

About Hylton-Rodic Law 


We are a boutique, growth-focused IP firm serving life sciences clients. 

We combine: 

  • High-quality legal work  
  • Strong client relationships  
  • A flexible, human-centered culture  

We are building a firm where: 

  • People do meaningful work  
  • Systems actually improve over time  
  • Growth creates opportunity-not burnout  

We offer: 

  • Reasonable billable expectations
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance 
  • 401(k) and commuter benefits 
  • Mental health days + birthday leave   
  • "Sunshine Fridays" (early Fridays when targets are met)   
  • A collaborative, respectful team environment   

Apply If You Want to Build, Not Just Bill 


If you want to: 

  • Step into real responsibility  
  • Help shape how a firm operates  
  • Grow into leadership  

Apply. 


If you just want a stable role where you execute tasks and go home-this is not that role. 


Application Requirements: 


Please submit a resume and a brief cover letter explaining your interest in this role and in working at a smaller, non-corporate law firm. 

Apply