Privacy, Technology and IP Attorney

The role

You will manage a litigation caseload and advise clients on intellectual property, data privacy, technology and AI governance matters. You will also work on transactional matters such as licensing and software development agreements, and communicate with clients and provide status reports.

What you will do

• Manage a litigation caseload and counsel clients on IP, data privacy technology and AI governance/compliance
• Work closely with other attorneys and Partners on legal projects
• Prosecute and defend lawsuits involving copyrights, trademarks, trade secrets, trade libel, data privacy and rights of privacy/publicity
• Advise clients on data privacy compliance, AI governance and data governance, including privacy notices, policies, third party risk management and risk assessments
• Provide internal training for clients on privacy and governance matters
• Advise on transactional matters such as purchase and sale agreements for creative assets, collaboration, software development and licensing agreements
• Communicate with clients and provide status reports

Required qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school
• Admitted to practice in the State of California
• 5 to 15 years of experience with intellectual property litigation
• Federal/State court litigation experience, with demonstrated experience writing and arguing motions
• Experience taking and defending depositions
• Excellent analytical, writing, client service, and professional communications skills

Nice to have

• Experience with privacy, AI and data governance and/or data privacy litigation (strongly preferred; interest in developing expertise)
• Experience with advertising law, art law, fashion law, internet law and/or transactional matters
• Demonstrated track record of thought leadership in IP
• Legal project management experience

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Discretionary bonuses
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Medical, dental and vision coverage
• Disability and life insurance
• Generous PTO
• 401(k) match
• Access to corporate discount programs and employee benefits
• Mentorship and professional development
• Hybrid flexibility

Before you apply

• Must be admitted to practice in California
• Wilson Elser participates in the federal E-Verify program and confirms work authorization for new hires
• Recruitment agencies may submit candidates only with a signed fee agreement through the firm's Recruitment Agency Portal

About the company

Wilson Elser is a national law firm with more than 1,400 attorneys across 46 offices nationwide. The posting says it is recognized among the top 100 law firms by The American Lawyer and ranked #30 in the National Law Journal's survey of the largest law firms.