Technical Advisor, High Tech or Mechanical Engineering

Job overview

The Technical Advisor, High Tech or Mechanical Engineering role is hybrid, with work locations in Boston, MA, or Washington, DC, and compensation of $100,000–$140,000 per year plus bonus eligibility. The role supports an Am Law 100 firm’s Intellectual Property – Patent Prosecution team. The advisor analyzes complex technologies and scientific materials to help attorneys and clients protect inventions and develop intellectual-property portfolios. Patent drafting, prosecution, and freedom-to-operate analysis contribute to client strategies for securing protection and clearing products for market.

What you'll do

• Assess scientific literature, patents, and applications
• analyze scientific data and compare inventions with existing technologies
• identify invention elements
• draft patent applications and responses to rejections
• conduct clearance and freedom-to-operate studies
• explain technical conclusions to clients and colleagues
• collaborate with attorneys and technical professionals.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

technical advisor

patent prosecution

intellectual property

mechanical engineering

high tech

patent drafting

freedom-to-operate

hybrid

boston ma

washington dc

$100k–$140k plus bonus

direct counsel

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Comprehensive benefits and bonus eligibility.

Why this role

Hybrid work model with office attendance approximately 60% of the time; degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, computer science, or a related field required.

About the employer

Direct Counsel is hiring for this role. Industry: Offices of Lawyers. Sector: 54.