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Mid Level Associate – Corporate M&A (GA / IL / NC)

 

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, GA; Charlotte, NC; Chicago, IL; Raleigh, NC; or Winston-Salem, NC.  

 

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

 

 

 

(Expected Salary: $260,000 – $315,000)

 

 

 

 

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Mid Level Associate – Corporate M&A (CA)

 

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: Menlo Park, CA or San Francisco, CA. 

 

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

 

 

 

(Expected Salary: $260,000 – $315,000)

 

 

 

 

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Bioinformatics Patent Agent / Patent Attorney (CA / CO / DC / GA / NC / TX / Remote)

 

Kilpatrick’s Chemistry & Life Sciences Patent Prosecution team seeks either a USPTO-registered Patent Agent or Patent Attorney with strong educational and/or industry experience in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Artificial Intelligence or a closely related field. 

 

The ideal candidate will possess strong educational and/or industry experience in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Artificial Intelligence, or a closely related field. We prefer candidates with an advanced degree (MS or PhD) and at least three years of related patent prosecution experience. Given the unique focus of this role, a high level of familiarity and practical experience in both the software and biological fields is highly preferred. Applicants must be highly detail-oriented and possess exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with proficiency in technical writing considered a strong plus. Transcripts and writing samples will be requested during the application process.
 
For attorney candidates, this Patent Attorney role is an alternative to traditional partnership-track positions and features a lower billable hour requirement. Admission (or qualification for admission) to the state bar corresponding to the primary office location is required. 
 
This position can be based in one of the following KTS offices:  Atlanta, GA; Denver, CO; Houston, TX; Seattle, WA; Raleigh, NC; San Francisco, CA; Silicon Valley, CA; Washington DC; Winston-Salem, NC. Remote / Hybrid candidates may be considered.

 

 

 

(Expected Salary Range: $140,000 – $225,000)

 

 

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Senior Trademark Attorney – Prosecution & Enforcement (CA / CO / DC / GA / IL / NC / NY)

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 / Senior 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, Chicago, Denver, Los Angeles, New York, San Diego, San Francisco, Silicon Valley (Menlo Park), Seattle, Washington DC, or Winston Salem offices will be considered.

 

(Expected Salary: $240,000 – $345,000)

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Complex Commercial Litigation Associate (CA / GA / NY / TX / WA)

 

Kilpatrick’s Complex Commercial Litigation Team is seeking an associate with at least three years of commercial litigation experience, to be based in one of the following KTS offices: Atlanta GA; Dallas, TX; Menlo Park, CA; New York, NY; San Francisco, CA; or Seattle, WA.

 

 

The associate must also be able to work independently on core litigation tasks, including drafting pleadings, conducting legal research, preparing discovery, handling motion practice, taking and defending depositions and assisting with trial preparation. Experience handling products liability matters is strongly preferred. 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.

 

 

 

Expected salary: $260,000 – $320,000

 

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E-Discovery Litigation Attorney (Winston-Salem, NC)

 

Kilpatrick Townsend is seeking an E-Discovery Attorney to support litigation teams through all phases of the e-discovery lifecycle while helping advance the firm’s use of AI and emerging legal technologies. This role combines hands-on discovery work with opportunities to develop innovative workflows, evaluate new technology solutions, and collaborate with attorneys and clients on complex litigation matters. The ideal candidate is a technology-curious attorney with strong analytical skills, sound judgment, and a passion for innovation in legal practice. This Team Attorney position is an alternative to traditional partnership-track position and has a lower billable hour requirement (and minimal non-billable requirements). 

 

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage and support e-discovery matters, including document review, quality control, privilege review, data collections, and productions.
  • Collaborate with litigation teams on discovery strategy, deposition preparation, trial support, and case management.
  • Assist in the development and implementation of AI-enabled review workflows and other technology-driven solutions.
  • Evaluate emerging legal technologies and support training, best practices, and workflow improvements.
  • Participate in client-facing initiatives, including presentations, conferences, and business development activities.

 

Qualifications

  • J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school and active bar membership in good standing.
    A minimum of 2–5 years of experience in litigation, investigations, e-discovery, or a related legal practice.
  • Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
  • Interest in legal technology, AI, and innovation within litigation workflows.
  • Experience with Relativity, technology-assisted review (TAR), analytics, or AI-assisted review tools is preferred.

 

 

 

 

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Litigation Associate – Construction & Infrastructure (HOU)

 

Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP is seeking an associate with at least 3 years of litigation experience to work in our Houston office.

 

Our nationally recognized construction practice provides the opportunity to represent clients throughout the country. The ideal candidate will be licensed in Texas and should have experience handling construction disputes, including preparing, filing and enforcing mechanics’ and materialmen’s liens, determining who is entitled to lien rights and enforcement thereof, payment disputes, delay and disruption claims, and defective design and construction claims. The associate must also be able to work independently on core litigation tasks, including drafting pleadings, conducting legal research, preparing discovery, handling motion practice, taking and defending depositions and assisting with trial preparation.

 

 

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Patent Agent – Organic Chemistry (SEA / Other)

 

Kilpatrick is seeking an experienced USPTO registered Patent Agent with a focus on Chemistry. Candidates should have at least 3+ years’ of relevant experience in patent prosecution, preferably in law firm setting. The applicant should have a technical degree or advanced degree in Chemistry or closely related field and/or commensurate experience. Chemistry, Pharmaceutical and/or other Small Molecule prosecution experience required. Scope of position involves patent prosecution, client counseling, opinion preparation, and patent office litigation (IPR/PGR proceedings).

 

 

Proficiency in technical writing is a plus. Transcripts and writing samples will be requested. Patent Agent candidate must have active USPTO Reg #. This position is for our Seattle, WA office. The team may also consider candidates to be based in other KTS offices such as: Atlanta, GA; Denver, CO; Houston, TX; Raleigh, NC; Washington, DC; or Winston-Salem, NC.

 

 

 

(Expected Salary Range: $160,000 – $220,000)

 

 

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Patent Agent – Software Technologies (Atlanta, GA / Other)

 

Kilpatrick’s Electronics & Software Team is seeking a full-time USPTO-registered Patent Agent experienced in preparing and prosecuting software-related applications.

 

Applicants with at least 3+ years of experience in patent prosecution are preferred, with aptitude for portfolio development and client counseling a plus. Applicant must have a USPTO Reg. No. and possess a degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or a related field. Prefer education or patent prosecution work experience related to software technologies such as cloud, security encryption, AI, bioinformatics, mobile applications, databases, and networking. Applicant must be detail oriented and have strong written and verbal skills. Transcripts and patent prosecution writing samples will be requested. Patent Agent would be based in one of the following Kilpatrick office locations: Atlanta, GA; Denver, CO; Houston, TX; Raleigh, NC; Seattle, WA; or Winston-Salem, NC.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Trademark & Copyright Associate – Prosecution / Brand Management (CA / CO / DC / GA / IL / NC / NY)