Patent Licensing & Transactions Attorney (Comp. Science / Elect. Engineer

Latitude is seeking a Patent Licensing & Transactions Attorney for a permanent placement opportunity with a well-established and growing Southern California intellectual property boutique. This role combines sophisticated intellectual property strategy with business development, licensing negotiations, and high-value commercial transactions.

About the role

The successful attorney will play a central role in managing and expanding patent licensing programs for innovative technology companies and leading research universities. Working directly with prospective licensees, clients, and technical professionals, this attorney will help develop licensing strategy, prepare evidence of use analyses, negotiate licensing agreements, and drive complex intellectual property transactions from initial evaluation through successful resolution. This is a highly visible position offering significant client interaction, autonomy, and the opportunity to help shape and grow an expanding patent licensing practice.

Responsibilities

• Lead communications and negotiations with prospective licensees across multiple patent licensing programs
• Prepare, review, and present Evidence of Use (EOU) claim charts supporting licensing initiatives
• Conduct and oversee reverse engineering investigations and technical analyses, including internet and network traffic evaluations
• Structure, negotiate, and help close sophisticated patent licensing transactions
• Collaborate with attorneys, engineers, and technical professionals to develop effective licensing strategies
• Advise clients regarding patent portfolio monetization and licensing opportunities
• Support the continued growth and expansion of the firm’s licensing practice through exceptional client service and strategic legal counsel

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience handling patent licensing, intellectual property transactions, technology licensing, or comparable intellectual property matters
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a closely related technical discipline
• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school
• Active membership in at least one U.S. state bar
• Demonstrated experience negotiating and closing patent licensing transactions
• Experience preparing, reviewing, or utilizing Evidence of Use (EOU) claim charts
• Experience with reverse engineering investigations and technical analysis supporting patent licensing efforts
• Ability to analyze and clearly communicate complex technical concepts to legal and business audiences
• Excellent analytical, written, verbal, negotiation, and interpersonal communication skills
• Outstanding professional references

Why this opportunity

• Join a growing intellectual property boutique with an expanding patent licensing and transactions practice
• Serve as a trusted advisor to innovative technology companies and leading research institutions
• Enjoy significant client contact and meaningful responsibility from day one
• Work on sophisticated licensing matters involving valuable patent portfolios and emerging technologies
• Entrepreneurial, collaborative culture that rewards initiative, strategic thinking, and long-term professional growth

Pay

The salary range for this position is $140,000 to $220,000+, depending upon experience, qualifications, technical background, licensing experience, and overall fit. This position is also eligible for bonus opportunities.

Benefits

• 100% employer-paid medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid time off
• CLE support and additional professional development resources

Schedule

Full-time, on-site position based in Pasadena, California.