Technical Advisor

About the role

The Technical Advisor provides professional support and guidance within the firm's Intellectual Property (IP) practice. Specializing in areas such as patents, trade secrets, copyrights, and technology-related disputes involving software, algorithms, and digital content, the Technical Advisor works closely with litigation and intellectual property partners and associates to address complex issues and challenges.

Responsibilities

• Provides professional advice with a particular focus on patent, trade secret, copyright, and other complex technology-related disputes involving software, algorithms, and digital content.
• Liaises with Litigation and Intellectual Property partners and associates to address complex issues and challenges, leveraging knowledge of a specialism to provide effective solutions.
• Conducts in-depth research and analysis on prevalent issues within an area of specialism, providing insights on client matters.
• Maintains client and case files, facilitating efficient data management and ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Assists in scoping and project management to ensure timely and effective delivery of specialist advisory services.
• Promotes a culture of continuous learning within the team, leading by example in maintaining up-to-date knowledge of specialist advisories and regulatory changes.
• Provides professional support to the development of innovative solutions to complex problems and operational challenges.
• Solid analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to independently conduct detailed analysis, investigate issues, and identify solutions, seeking guidance only on atypical or complex issues.
• Sound communication and interpersonal skills, both verbal and written, to effectively engage with team members and occasionally external stakeholders.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and PhD or Masters in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering.

Qualifications

• Sound analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to independently conduct detailed analysis, investigate issues, and identify solutions, seeking guidance only on atypical or complex issues.
• Sound communication and interpersonal skills, both verbal and written, to effectively engage with team members and occasionally external stakeholders.

Skills

• Ability to maintain client and case files efficiently and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Experience in conducting in-depth research and analysis on prevalent issues within an area of specialism.
• Proficiency in using technology to develop and implement IP strategies, conducting IP due diligence, and managing IP litigation and dispute resolution.
• Knowledge of international IP law and the ability to navigate its complexities.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life and disability coverage.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan.
• Vacation time.
• Leave programs (including parental leave).
• Performance bonuses for exempt roles.

Pay

$96,000 - $155,000

Schedule

Exempt roles are also performance bonus eligible.

White & Case is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and is committed to creating a fair workplace.