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Complex Commercial Litigation Associate (ATL / WIN)

 

Kilpatrick’s Complex Commercial Litigation team is seeking an associate with at least 3+ years of commercial litigation experience and/or judicial clerkship experience to be based in our Atlanta, GA or Winston-Salem, NC office.

 

Candidate must have strong research and writing skills. Excellent law school credentials, including law review, preferred. Former judicial clerks preferred. Excellent oral and written communications skills and attention to detail required. Strong interpersonal skills highly valued. This position is an in-office role, not open to remote candidates.

 

 

 

 

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Adjunct Attorney – Patent Prosecution (GA / TX / Remote)

 

Kilpatrick is seeking an experienced Adjunct Attorney to support our patent prosecution practice on a flexible, per project basis. This role involves handling a range of U.S. and international patent matters, from application drafting through prosecution and post-filing strategy.

 

Key Responsibilities:

  • Draft and file U.S. patent applications, including provisional, non-provisional, continuations, CIPs, and PCT applications
  • Convert provisional applications into non-provisional filings
  • Respond to Office Actions; conduct examiner interviews
  • Prepare pre-appeal briefs, appeal briefs, and reply briefs
  • Handle PCT prosecution tasks, including Article 19 and Article 34 amendments (Chapter II responses)
  • Coordinate with and instruct foreign counsel on Office Action responses

Requirements:

  • JD and active license to practice law in state of corresponding KTS office.  
  • Registered to practice before the USPTO
  • Demonstrated experience in patent prosecution
  • Strong technical background (e.g., CS, CE, EE, Physics)

 

 

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Patent Litigation Associate (SF)

 

Kilpatrick is seeking a talented IP Litigation Associate to join our San Francisco office. This position is ideal for an attorney with at least three years of experience in Patent Litigation or Trademark Litigation who is looking to grow their practice within a collaborative and dynamic environment.

 

 

Responsibilities:

  • Assist in all phases of IP litigation, including pre-filing investigations, discovery, motion practice, and trial preparation
  • Conduct legal research and draft pleadings, motions, and briefs
  • Work closely with clients, experts, and senior attorneys on case strategy
  • Manage case files and support a variety of litigation matters

Qualifications:

  • Minimum of 3 years of IP litigation or general litigation experience
  • Excellent academic credentials
  • Strong written and oral advocacy skills
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a team environment

 

Note: This position is not open to search firm submittals. Direct apply candidates only. 

 

 

Kilpatrick offers a collegial work environment, opportunities for professional growth, and a competitive compensation and benefits package.

Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.

 

 

 

 

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Patent Litigation Associate – Chicago

 

Kilpatrick is seeking a talented Patent Litigation Associate to join our Chicago office. This position is ideal for an attorney with at least three years of experience in patent litigation or general litigation who is looking to grow their practice within a collaborative and dynamic environment.

 

 

Responsibilities:

  • Assist in all phases of patent litigation, including pre-filing investigations, discovery, motion practice, and trial preparation
  • Conduct legal research and draft pleadings, motions, and briefs
  • Work closely with clients, experts, and senior attorneys on case strategy
  • Manage case files and support complex litigation matters

Qualifications:

  • Minimum of 3 years of patent litigation or general litigation experience
  • Excellent academic credentials
  • Strong written and oral advocacy skills
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a team environment

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Technical background with a degree in physics, engineering, or computer science
  • Prior industry experience in a relevant technical field

 

 

Kilpatrick offers a collegial work environment, opportunities for professional growth, and a competitive compensation and benefits package.

Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.

 

 

(Expected Salary: $150,000 to $220,000)

 

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Mid Level Associate – Corporate M&A (Atlanta / Other)

 

Kilpatrick is seeking a Corporate M&A Associate with at least +3 years of relevant transactional experience, preferably in a mid to large law firm. 

 

The associate should have experience in M&A transactions and the ability to support others on a wide variety of deals—particularly M&A and private equity deals; the ability to draft M&A transaction documents; experience with corporate due diligence projects; the ability to manage complex transactions to closing; familiarity with corporate governance principles; and familiarity with federal securities laws. All applicants should have excellent academic credentials. Candidate can be based in one of the following KTS offices: Atlanta, Charlotte, Chicago, Raleigh, or Winston-Salem.

 

We offer a collaborative environment and the opportunity to work on sophisticated and high-profile transactions.

 

 

 

(Expected Salary: $260,000 – $305,000)

 

 

 

 

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Mid-Senior Life Sciences / Biotech Patent Agent (Seattle, WA / Other)

 

Kilpatrick’s Chemistry & Life Sciences is seeking a mid to senior level, USPTO registered, Patent Agent in the Life Sciences. Applicant should have strong writing skills and 4 + years of relevant patent prosecution experience related to Biology, Biotechnology, and Life Sciences.

 

An advanced degree, preferably a PhD, is desirable, but not required. Expertise in molecular biology is an asset. KTS office locations for this role include: Atlanta, Denver, Menlo Park, Raleigh, San Francisco, Seattle, Washington DC, or Winston-Salem.

 

 

 

(Expected Salary Range: $160,000 – $270,000)

 

 

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Mid Level Associate – Commercial Finance (Atlanta)

 

Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP is seeking an associate with at least two years of related experience to join our Commercial Finance team in our Atlanta office. 

 

Our Commercial Finance team represents clients in a diverse array of secured financing transactions, advising on a broad spectrum of complex deals including syndicated lending transactions, leveraged acquisitions, and mezzanine/second lien structured lending. Associates work closely with experienced practitioners and regularly collaborate with our Mergers & Acquisitions team to support acquisition financings and other strategic transactions. You will play an integral role in structuring, negotiating, and closing sophisticated financing matters.

 

The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with commercial lending transactions, strong drafting and analytical skills, and the ability to manage multiple matters in a fast-paced environment.

 

Qualifications:

  • At least 2 years of relevant experience in commercial finance or a related practice
  • Experience with syndicated lending, asset-based lending, leveraged finance, sponsor-backed financings and/or mezzanine lending transactions preferred
  • Strong academic credentials
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to work both independently and collaboratively

We offer a collaborative environment and the opportunity to work on sophisticated and high-profile transactions.

 

 

 

 

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Trademark & Copyright Litigation Associate (Multiple Locations)

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Senior Trademark Attorney – Prosecution & Enforcement

Routinely recognized as one of the top Trademark and Copyright teams in the country, the Trademark and Copyright Team of Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP is growing and seeks a Of Counsel/Team Attorney with at least 7 years of direct trademark prosecution experience.

 

This position is an alternative to traditional partnership-track positions and features a lower billable hour requirement as well as the opportunity to work on leading edge trademark issues for name brand clients. The ideal candidate will have experience in helping manage U.S. and international trademark portfolios with specific experience in trademark clearance, prosecution, investigations and routine enforcement. Successful candidates will have strong academic credentials, excellent legal writing skills, be highly organized and detail oriented. Candidates interested in the Atlanta, Denver, Los Angeles, New York, San Diego, San Francisco, Silicon Valley (Menlo Park), Seattle, Walnut Creek, Washington DC, or Winston Salem offices will be considered.

 

(Expected Salary: $240,000 – $325,000)

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Government Relations Advisor – Raleigh

Senior Government Relations Advisor (RAL) We are currently seeking a federal Government Relations Advisor to join our Government Relations and Regulatory team. The Government Relations Advisor will assist and work with the team to provide federal and state government relations and regulatory services to clients across various sectors. The position is Raleigh, NC based, and involve travel as necessary.

 

 

Responsibilities include:

  • Monitoring and researching legislative and regulatory developments of interest to clients.
  • Drafting memorandum, policy briefs, letters, talking points, and other materials for clients.
  • Drafting legislative alerts, articles, and political updates.
  • Attending Congressional hearings and drafting summaries of hearings.
  • Communicating, coordinating, and attending meetings with Congress as well as other political events.
  • Assuming other legislative functions in support of clients.

 

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree required.
  • A minimum of 3 years experience in the federal government, campaign or political fields, federal advocacy entity, or other related field.
  • Strong understanding of the political and legislative process.
  • Excellent verbal communication and writing skills.
  • Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with a variety of stakeholders.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.