Senior Associate, Technology Disputes - Coding

About the role

Our expanding domestic and international Technology Disputes practice works on large and complex commercial disputes involving allegations of intellectual property and trade secret theft, failure to create or implement software successfully, AI washing allegations, and IT service outsourcing disputes. These cases provide wide exposure to the technology industry and require the ability to review and comprehend large amounts of information to determine how the evidence may contribute to a theft or failure.

Responsibilities

• Conduct code review and analysis in existing software
• Analyze if code is unique in nature or from open sources and what task(s) the code is intended to do
• Aid in the preparation of memos and expert reports detailing findings and explaining technical concepts and standards in a manner that those not well versed in technological concepts can understand
• Aid in the preparation of rebuttal expert reports evaluating the conclusions of other experts
• Communicate with clients and counsel
• Prepare testifying experts for hearings, trials, and mediations
• Manage the day-to-day requirements of multiple engagements
• Review work of junior level staff

Qualifications

• Requisite professional designations and work experience:
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Economics with an emphasis on Computer Science or similar, from an accredited university or college
• 2-4 years of prior experience in software development, IT services, quality control in software development or similar exposure to software development and code review is preferred
• Ability to read and code in most common codes: C++, C#, Java, Python, SQL, HTML, etc
• Able to develop creative approaches and solutions necessary to resolve complex problems
• Able to quickly assimilate relevant information in unfamiliar situations
• Able to meet tight deadlines and work under pressure
• Excellent listening, verbal, written, and presentation skills
• Working proficiency in a second non-English language is a plus
• The ability to travel as needed
• Must be authorized to work in the US without the need for sponsorship in the future

Pay

$95,000—$120,000 USD