REQUIREMENTS

• Advanced degree (M.S. or Ph.D.) in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, or Physics, with a concentration in semiconductor fabrication, memory design, and/or integrated circuit design

• Semiconductor industry experience preferred

• Excellent academic credentials

• Strong oral and written communication skills

• Proficiency in Mandarin preferred

Additionally, any associate candidates must have obtained a JD degree from an accredited law school and be actively licensed as an attorney in an appropriate U.S. jurisdiction. If not currently licensed in D.C., applicant must be eligible to waive into the D.C. Bar, or be willing and eligible to sit for the D.C. Bar exam.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The candidate will join the firm’s Electronics Group and bring current scientific expertise to bear on the legal problems and matters of clients. The candidate will work on matters involving cutting-edge technologies and legal issues demanded by a broad range of innovative individuals and companies, and will be involved with a wide variety of work, including: patent preparation and prosecution, portfolio management, strategic analysis, client counseling, opinion work, and litigation support.

SUMMARY

Vanguard-IP specializes in the placement of IP/Patent professionals nationwide.

Our focus provides us with a deeper knowledge of our clients’ needs, and our candidates’ individual talents and career interests. Our broad network of long-term client relationships also gives us a competitive edge.

Our recruiters all have 10+ years of IP recruiting experience, and an exceptional record of success. We have superior knowledge of the IP job market, and offer trusted career advice for our candidates. We also have the resources and high level contacts to get your questions answered.

We look forward to speaking with you, and learning more about what you are seeking in your next opportunity.

CONFIDENTIALITY

At Vanguard-IP, we respect the confidentiality of every candidate who contacts us. We will always contact you to obtain explicit prior authorization before submitting your resume to any of our clients.

**Should you have an interest in a similar position in another location, we have hundreds of openings in other markets. Please apply now and our team would be happy to review your information for this or other openings in your location of interest.**