Intellectual Property Positions at Major Law Firms in San Francisco, California

In the past 90 days, 33 Intellectual Property openings posted across 16 major law firms in San Francisco, California. Last updated: April 5, 2026.

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33 positions

Legal Training and Development Attorney

2 days ago

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP · Corporate, Intellectual Property

7+ PQE

Innovation Attorney, Litigation & IP

4 days ago

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP · Litigation, Intellectual Property

4+ PQE

IP Litigation Senior Associate

6 days ago

WilmerHale · Intellectual Property · ITC, Litigation, Patent Litigation

3-5 PQE

Mid-Senior Life Sciences / Biotech Patent Agent (Seattle, WA / Other)

12 days ago

Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP · Intellectual Property · Patent Prosecution

4+ PQE

Mid Level Patent Prosecution Associate – AI and Software Technologies

12 days ago

Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP · Intellectual Property · Patent Prosecution

3-6 PQE

Patent Litigation Counsel

13 days ago

Nixon Peabody LLP · Intellectual Property · Litigation, Patent Litigation

8+ PQE

Intellectual Property – Life Sciences (Computational Biology) – Associate

13 days ago

Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP · Intellectual Property · Patent Prosecution

2-4 PQE

Gunderson Dettmer Stough Villeneuve Franklin & Hachigian LLP

Bay Area - Strategic Transactions and Licensing Associate (Mid Level)

16 days ago

Gunderson Dettmer Stough Villeneuve Franklin & Hachigian LLP · Intellectual Property · Licensing, Litigation, Technology Transactions

3-6 PQE

Intellectual Property (Non-Patent) Trademark Copyright Associate - California

18 days ago

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP · Intellectual Property · Copyright, Litigation, Trade Secrets, Trademark

4-6 PQE

Associate - Copyright (Transactional)

18 days ago

Latham & Watkins LLP · Intellectual Property · Copyright

6+ PQE

Innovation Attorney, Litigation & IP

19 days ago

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP · Litigation, Intellectual Property

Intellectual Property Associate - Technical/ Engineering Focus

19 days ago

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP · Intellectual Property · Patent Litigation, Trade Secrets

2-4 PQE

Mid-Senior Level Patent Litigation Associate

19 days ago

Nixon Peabody LLP · Intellectual Property · Patent Litigation

4-8 PQE

Intellectual Property (Non-Patent) Trademark Copyright Associate - San Francisco

26 days ago

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP · Intellectual Property · CR/TM Litigation, Copyright, Litigation, Trademark

4-6 PQE

Patent Litigation Judicial Clerk

27 days ago

Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati · Intellectual Property · Litigation, Patent Litigation

1+ PQE

Innovation Attorney & Practice Advisor

30 days ago

Morrison & Foerster LLP · Intellectual Property

3-5 PQE

Trademark & Copyright Litigation Associate (Multiple Locations)

about 1 month ago

Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP · Intellectual Property · CR/TM Litigation, Litigation

3+ PQE

Technology Client Services Attorney

about 1 month ago

Latham & Watkins LLP · Intellectual Property

5+ PQE

Associate (3 – 5 years)

about 1 month ago

Ropes & Gray LLP · Corporate, Intellectual Property · Licensing, Life Sciences, Technology Transactions

3-5 PQE

AI Project Attorney

about 1 month ago

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP · Intellectual Property

3+ PQE

California-IP Litigation Associate

about 1 month ago

Winston & Strawn LLP · Intellectual Property · Litigation, Patent Litigation

3-5 PQE

Associate - Litigation - Intellectual Property Litigation

about 2 months ago

Latham & Watkins LLP · Intellectual Property · CR/TM Litigation, ITC, Litigation, Patent Litigation

3+ PQE

IP Litigation Associate Attorney (Silicon Valley)

about 2 months ago

Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP · Intellectual Property · Litigation, Patent Litigation

2-5 PQE

Patents | Counsel (Electrical Engineering)

about 2 months ago

Norton Rose Fulbright · Intellectual Property · Patent Prosecution

2+ PQE

Patent Litigation Associate

about 2 months ago

McGuireWoods LLP · Intellectual Property · Litigation, Patent Litigation

2-7 PQE

Intellectual Property – Junior Trademark Associate

about 2 months ago

Fenwick & West · Intellectual Property · Trademark

2-4 PQE

Associate - Litigation & Trial - Copyright

about 2 months ago

Latham & Watkins LLP · Intellectual Property · CR/TM Litigation, Copyright, Litigation

3+ PQE

Intellectual Property – Junior Trademark Associate

about 2 months ago

Fenwick & West · Intellectual Property · Trademark

2-4 PQE

Junior and Mid-Level Patent Litigation Associate

about 2 months ago

Fenwick & West · Intellectual Property · Litigation, Patent Litigation

1-6 PQE

I.P. - Technology Transactions Group, Associate

2 months ago

Fenwick & West · Corporate, Intellectual Property · Technology Transactions

3-6 PQE

Staff Attorney, Technology Transactions Group

3 months ago

Fenwick & West · Corporate, Intellectual Property · Technology Transactions

2+ PQE

Contract Patent Attorney (Remote)

3 months ago

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP · Intellectual Property · Patent Prosecution

2+ PQE

Electrical Engineering/Software Patent Associate – Junior to Midlevel – All Offices

3 months ago

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP · Intellectual Property · Patent Prosecution

1-4 PQE

Intellectual Property positions in other locations:

Atlanta, Georgia (5)Austin, Texas (14)Boston, Massachusetts (18)Charlotte, North Carolina (6)Chicago, Illinois (25)Dallas, Texas (7)Denver, Colorado (7)District of Columbia, District of Columbia (47)Houston, Texas (10)Kansas City, Missouri (1)

Other practice areas in San Francisco, California:

(6)Antitrust (7)Banking (23)Bankruptcy (5)Corporate (71)Data Privacy (14)ERISA (8)Energy (7)Entertainment (3)Environmental (3)

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Recruiter activity

Ed Hossain

Long Ridge Partners

David Hien Lien joined Baker Botts LLP in Palo Alto

Ed is a fantastic recruiter and different from the rest. Instead of simply blasting openings in the industry looking for people of my class year and background, Ed listened to the specific particulars of what I was looking for in my next opportunity. As a result we collaborated on a select number of firms and Ed eventually helped me land my current role. I'm extremely happy here and it's as a result of Ed's efforts throughout the entire process. Ed is professional and cool under pressure at the same time; we were able to make this a fun and exciting journey. I'd highly recommend (and have recommended) Ed to anyone looking for the next stop in their legal journey!

Lavinia Gladstone

Diamond Personnel

Kyoko Makino joined Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP in Los Angeles

Lavinia is a great recruiter to work with. She tried to understand my needs and was patient while working with me as it took us several months before she could find me the firm that suites my needs the best. I couldn’t have asked her to find me the better place to work for. I’m very happy with the transition and the hard work she provided. I highly recommend working with her.

Kate Reder Sheikh

Major, Lindsey & Africa

Bryan Osorio joined Fenwick & West in San Francisco

Kate is the best. She is knowledgable and plugged in. She knows something about everyone and every firm. She is great at interview prep. But the best thing about working with Kate is the way that she treats not just her clients but people in general. I never felt like I was being pushed into a job just so that Kate could get paid. I felt like Kate was personally invested in me going to a place that was going to be a great fit. Her people skills are second to none. Big Law is tough enough to do without having to figure out how to look for another job. Kate makes it so you don't have to worry about any of that. I feel comfortable connecting my close friends with Kate because I know she is going to find the right place for them. I highly recommend going with Kate!

Alan Hershkowitz

Long Ridge Partners

Saurabh Prabhakar joined O'Melveny & Myers LLP in San Francisco

Alan is not just a recruiter to me but my trusted confidant and friend. Alan has worked with me on two lateral moves and each time he had my complete trust. Alan earned my trust by demonstrating that he was listening to me--something I value highly. When I was planning my first lateral move, other recruiters tried to sell me what they had and not what I wanted from my next firm. But Alan provided me with options that fit my requirements. Alan is also dependable. Besides the big things like interview prep and offer negotiation, Alan kept his commitment in even the most routine but important things, like keeping me informed, calling at the scheduled time, and providing me with detailed data to help me with my decisions. Alan candidly discussed the options I had and was never pushy. Advice he gave me about my options was consistent with the advice I got from several seasoned lawyers. Finally, at offer time, Alan zealously advocated for the requests that I had for my future employers. So when I thought about another lateral move, Alan was my first and only call. For all these reasons, I highly recommend Alan to attorneys looking for a lateral opportunity.

Kate Reder Sheikh

Major, Lindsey & Africa

Alek Siliunas joined Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP in San Francisco

Great overall experience. I would highly recommend working with Kate!

Priya Gulati

Pacific Legal Search

Chris McAndrew joined Akerman LLP in Los Angeles

Priya has been absolutely incredible and I would recommend her to anyone. Priya helped me make a lateral move into BigLaw in Los Angeles and I would not have been able to land the job I did without her. She is an expert at interview preparation, she pays attention to the details, and is always responsive and helpful. Priya is truly a superstar and I am so glad that I chose her as my legal recruiter.

Priya Gulati

Pacific Legal Search

Byron S. Barahona joined Reed Smith LLP in California

I was initially hesitant to work with a recruiter but I am so grateful that I trusted Priya. Not only did she open doors for me, but she went above and beyond to prepare me to enter those doors. Priya routinely presented me with job opportunities in top law firms and secured multiple interviews for me that ultimately led to employment at a top law firm. What stood out most about Priya is how supportive and honest she was during the entire recruiting process. She never pressured me to accept an unreasonable offer and took my personal life into consideration. I felt like we were a team and that is the type of dynamic that every attorney deserves when considering new employment. I recommend Priya with absolutely no reservations. She’s a master at her craft and you would be lucky to work with her.

Priya Gulati

Pacific Legal Search

Benjamin Alred joined Latham & Watkins LLP in Bay Area

I was referred to Priya by a friend and former colleague and would eagerly give that referral to anyone else in the same situation. To be completely candid, I cannot imagine finding a better recruiter than Priya. I had worked with other recruiters in the past and heard experiences from colleagues, but I could not imagine someone adding as much value during the difficult process of changing positions as she did. She was so helpful and well organized during the entire process, all the while understanding the stress of performing a demanding job while trying to find better opportunities. She helped prepare application materials, performed mock interviews on weekends to accommodate my availability, and provided specific feedback and input to help me prepare for each and every interview and interviewer. Even little touches to make my life easier, like forwarding biographies and LinkedIn profiles of interviewers, Priya always provided without asking. When it came to the step of deciding between offers, she was once again an understanding advocate, helping me weigh different factors important to me and acting as an independent party who could negotiate on my behalf to make sure all my concerns were addressed. If anyone is unsure about finding the right recruiter who properly fits their needs or would like more specific details on just how wonderful Priya is to work with, I would encourage them to reach out to me further as I cannot recommend her highly enough.

Kate Reder Sheikh

Major, Lindsey & Africa

Ethan Thomas joined Fenwick & West in San Francisco

Kate is an absolutely stellar recruiter. From the minute I began working with her, she was engaged with what I was seeking in terms of practice, firm culture, and career trajectory. She actively sought out opportunities, and the process was dynamic; Kate was educating me on the market just as much as she was digesting information about me as a candidate. Kate was also helping me with a cross-market lateral move into a market in which I had not even received bar exam results at the time, so my case presented its own particular challenges. But her advocacy and persistence (including interview preparation and insight into the people and the actual work I would encounter at various firms) bore results and helped me land exactly where I wanted to be. I cannot recommend Kate highly enough.

Priya Gulati

Pacific Legal Search

Shreyas Kale joined Fenwick & West in California

Priya was absolutely amazing for helping me get placed in my current position! I cannot recommend her highly enough. I first contacted Priya when I was thinking of looking for a lateral position. She was patient and was available to chat about the market and what I was looking for. My “maybe” search turned into an active search a few weeks later, and this is when Priya really helped me out. She helped me figure out out what position I was looking for, what kind of firm, and geographical location. Priya helped hone my resume with several iterations, and would give me a reason for why something was removed or kept in when I would disagree. She was very open with me about shortcomings I needed to address, or strengths I should play up. While this can be sometimes a harsh process, Priya friendliness made it easy and it was clear that we were on the same team. We then did a couple rounds of mock interviews till I felt comfortable with all the questions I would likely be asked. Priya was invaluable in the interview process as she helped me craft answers to questions that addressed some of my weaknesses. I can tell from my initial answers on the mock interviews that I would have had a lot fewer offers without Priya’s help. Priya was also helpful in providing information for each interview I appeared for, and having a quick discussion about the firm and the interviewees before I appeared for most interviews. I was located on the east coast, and I interviewed for lateral positions across the country in both large markets and smaller markets. Priya handled all the logistics for all my interviews. I started looking for positions in December, and had the offer I ultimately accepted by January. Priya worked tirelessly with me over the holidays and into the new year to get me placed. Priya was also invaluable for negotiating my compensation and benefits. Overall, I can’t imagine my search being as fruitful without Priya’s help.