Patent Attorney Graduate Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Charlotte, NC | Hybrid | Full-Time | $260,000 - $390,000 + Bonus | Relocation Assistance Available

Take the next step in your legal career with a nationally respected law firm that is expanding its Intellectual Property and Corporate Transactions practice. This opportunity is ideal for an experienced Patent Transactional Attorney who enjoys advising sophisticated clients on high-value intellectual property transactions, mergers and acquisitions, licensing agreements, and complex commercial deals.

If you're looking for a platform where your work directly impacts innovative companies, financial institutions, and strategic corporate transactions—without sacrificing collaboration or long-term career growth—this role offers an exceptional opportunity. Attorneys joining this team work alongside highly regarded corporate, finance, and litigation lawyers while building trusted client relationships and handling some of the region's most sophisticated transactional matters.

Whether you're an Associate ready for greater responsibility, Counsel seeking a stronger platform, or a Junior Partner looking to continue building your practice, this position provides meaningful client exposure, challenging work, and a clear path for professional advancement.

• Work on sophisticated patent, intellectual property, and corporate transactions for nationally recognized clients.
• Collaborate with highly respected Corporate, Finance, and Litigation attorneys on complex deals.
• Join a growing practice with significant opportunities for career advancement.
• Hybrid work schedule offering flexibility while maintaining strong team collaboration.
• Competitive compensation ranging from $260,000-$390,000, plus performance bonus opportunities.
• Relocation assistance for qualified candidates.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and telehealth benefits.
• Generous paid time off and paid parental leave.
• Retirement savings programs and financial wellness resources.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Bar admission assistance for eligible lateral hires.
• Collegial, team-oriented culture that values mentorship, professional development, and long-term success.

• Structure, negotiate, and close patent acquisitions, licensing agreements, and intellectual property transactions.
• Advise clients on patent portfolio strategy, commercialization, licensing, and intellectual property monetization.
• Provide intellectual property due diligence for mergers, acquisitions, financing transactions, and strategic investments.
• Draft and negotiate sophisticated commercial agreements involving intellectual property assets.
• Counsel financial services and corporate clients on intellectual property risks and transaction strategy.
• Partner with corporate, finance, tax, and litigation teams on complex, multi-disciplinary transactions.
• Support clients throughout all phases of acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures, and strategic partnerships.
• Identify legal risks and develop practical business-focused solutions.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships while contributing to continued practice growth.

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited U.S. law school.
• Active North Carolina Bar license or eligibility for admission.
• 3-8 years of transactional legal experience.
• Significant experience handling patent transactions, intellectual property licensing, or IP-focused corporate transactions.
• Experience supporting mergers and acquisitions involving intellectual property assets.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, analytical, and client counseling skills.
• Strong understanding of intellectual property strategy within corporate and financial transactions.
• Ability to independently manage sophisticated matters while collaborating across multiple practice groups.
• Strong business judgment and client service mindset.

Preferred

• Graduate of a Top 50 U.S. law school.
• Top 50% academic performance preferred.
• Experience practicing at an Am Law 200 firm.
• Experience representing financial services clients.
• Background advising on complex cross-border or large-scale commercial transactions.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple high-value matters simultaneously.

This opportunity is with a highly regarded Southeastern law firm recognized for delivering sophisticated legal counsel to leading corporations, financial institutions, emerging companies, and private equity investors. The firm has built a reputation for handling complex, high-profile transactions while maintaining a collaborative culture that emphasizes professional development, mentorship, and long-term career success.

Attorneys benefit from direct client interaction, meaningful responsibility, and opportunities to work alongside nationally respected practitioners across multiple practice areas. The firm's entrepreneurial environment encourages innovation, teamwork, and the development of lasting client relationships.

Experienced attorneys are often looking for more than compensation—they want sophisticated work, a collaborative culture, meaningful client relationships, and a clear path for continued growth. This opportunity delivers all of those advantages within a respected national practice. Attorneys are trusted with significant responsibility, supported by experienced colleagues, and given the resources needed to build lasting careers while maintaining a healthy balance between professional achievement and personal well-being.

Charlotte has become one of the nation's premier destinations for corporate law, banking, financial services, and technology companies. As one of the country's fastest-growing metropolitan areas, the city offers exceptional career opportunities while maintaining a lower cost of living than many major legal markets.

Residents enjoy professional sports, award-winning restaurants, thriving arts and entertainment districts, excellent neighborhoods, and convenient access to both the Blue Ridge Mountains and North Carolina's beaches. Combined with a strong economy, mild climate, and welcoming community, Charlotte offers an outstanding quality of life for legal professionals and their families.

• Salary Range: $260,000-$390,000 annually, plus eligibility for performance-based bonuses. Compensation is determined based on experience, qualifications, business generation, and overall fit.
• This is a full-time, hybrid position based in Charlotte, North Carolina, with approximately three days per week in the office.
• Relocation assistance is available for qualified candidates.
• No employment visa sponsorship is available for this position.
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer sponsorship.
• Employment is contingent upon successful completion of all applicable pre-employment screenings, including background and bar admission verification where permitted by law.
• The hiring employer is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, North Carolina, or local law.

Reference #: BSS 25-03591