Experienced EE Patent Attorney

Senior Associate / Of Counsel | Denver Metro Area | Flexible In-Office Hybrid

Compensation: $200,000–$275,000+ | Partnership Opportunity

MNF Global is working with an established intellectual property law firm in the Denver metro area seeking an experienced Patent Prosecution Attorney with a strong technical background in electrical engineering, computer engineering, software, semiconductors, and communications technologies.

This opportunity offers an experienced attorney the ability to assume significant client management responsibilities, work directly with established clients, and pursue long-term professional advancement in a collaborative environment with reasonable billable-hour expectations.

Position Highlights

• Technology Focus: Patent preparation and prosecution involving electrical engineering, computer engineering, software, semiconductors, and communications technologies.
  

• Client Responsibility: Opportunity to assume day-to-day management of a significant, established client relationship, including prosecution strategy, portfolio management, and direct client communications.
  

• Location: Denver metro area, with flexible hybrid arrangements.
  

• Partnership Opportunity: Defined 3–5 year partnership track based on experience, performance, and leadership.
  

• Billable Hours: Approximately 1,300–1,500 annually.
  

Why Consider This Opportunity?

This is an attractive opportunity for an experienced patent prosecution attorney seeking greater client ownership, competitive compensation, a manageable workload, and a defined path toward partnership. Attorneys currently at larger firms who desire more responsibility and a stronger voice in managing client relationships are particularly encouraged to explore this position.

For confidential consideration, contact MNF Global Recruiting.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of substantive electrical engineering patent preparation and prosecution experience.
  

• Experience with a major law firm or established intellectual property boutique preferred.
  

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a closely related technical discipline.
  

• USPTO registration required.
  

• Colorado Bar admission or ability to obtain admission promptly.
  

• Strong patent drafting, prosecution, client communication, and practice management skills.
  

• Ability and interest in assuming substantial client responsibility.
  

Benefits

Compensation & Benefits

• Base Salary: $200,000–$275,000, based on experience and production.
  
• Additional Compensation: Financial incentives for managing established client relationships.
  
• Production-Based Compensation: 45–50% of collections on personally performed work, with uncapped earning potential.
  
• Origination Incentives: Significant compensation opportunities for developing new client business.
  
• Annual Bonus: Discretionary performance bonus.
  
• Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid parental leave, life and disability insurance, and paid bar dues and CLE.