Intellectual Property Associate (San Francisco)
Crossing Hurdles, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199
Crossing Hurdles is a global recruitment firm partnering with leading US-based organizations. We are hiring for a well-established, business-focused AmLaw 200 law firm with a strong global presence and a reputation for delivering high-value legal counsel across complex, business-critical matters. The firm combines BigLaw-caliber work with a collaborative, human-centered culture and is seeking to strengthen its Intellectual Property practice in key US markets.
Role Snapshot Compensation:
$225K - $310K (Salary range is an estimate; final compensation discussed during interviews)
Location:
San Francisco, CA. Hybrid (3 days in-office)
YOE:
2-5 years of experience in intellectual property prosecution and litigation matters
Benefits:
Competitive compensation, respected PTO, wellness benefits, strong parental leave, professional development and mentorship programs, pro bono credit (up to 100 billable hours)
About The Client The firm is a long-standing, business-driven legal institution serving a global client base across industries. Its Intellectual Property practice works on sophisticated prosecution and litigation matters, collaborating closely with other market-leading practices, including M&A, finance, complex litigation, and employment. Associates are hired directly into practice groups and are given substantive responsibility early, working closely with partners on meaningful client matters in a leanly staffed environment.
Why should you consider?
Gain hands‑on experience working directly with shareholders on substantive intellectual property prosecution and litigation matters.
Develop your practice with strong marketing and business development support, alongside structured training and mentorship.
Operate in a collaborative, “Midwest Nice” culture that values professionalism without rigidity and respects work‑life boundaries.
Benefit from a transparent path to partnership with clear performance benchmarks and regular feedback.
Access BigLaw-level clients and resources with a sustainable workload, including a widely respected 1,850-hour billable target and hybrid flexibility.
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Role Snapshot Compensation:
$225K - $310K (Salary range is an estimate; final compensation discussed during interviews)
Location:
San Francisco, CA. Hybrid (3 days in-office)
YOE:
2-5 years of experience in intellectual property prosecution and litigation matters
Benefits:
Competitive compensation, respected PTO, wellness benefits, strong parental leave, professional development and mentorship programs, pro bono credit (up to 100 billable hours)
About The Client The firm is a long-standing, business-driven legal institution serving a global client base across industries. Its Intellectual Property practice works on sophisticated prosecution and litigation matters, collaborating closely with other market-leading practices, including M&A, finance, complex litigation, and employment. Associates are hired directly into practice groups and are given substantive responsibility early, working closely with partners on meaningful client matters in a leanly staffed environment.
Why should you consider?
Gain hands‑on experience working directly with shareholders on substantive intellectual property prosecution and litigation matters.
Develop your practice with strong marketing and business development support, alongside structured training and mentorship.
Operate in a collaborative, “Midwest Nice” culture that values professionalism without rigidity and respects work‑life boundaries.
Benefit from a transparent path to partnership with clear performance benchmarks and regular feedback.
Access BigLaw-level clients and resources with a sustainable workload, including a widely respected 1,850-hour billable target and hybrid flexibility.
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