Engineering Technical Advisor

Engineers can make great patent attorneys and patent agents.  We can help you on that path. 

Haley Guiliano LLP (HG) is a full-service IP law firm with offices in New York, San Jose, and London. We specialize in building patent portfolios and leveraging IP that drive our clients’ businesses. Our clients span diverse engineering and life sciences sectors and rely on HG’s technical expertise to support their success. 

We are seeking talented engineers to join our New York or San Jose offices as Technical Advisors. In this apprenticeship-style role, you will work closely with senior attorneys and patent agents to provide clients with world-class IP services while building a foundation for a career in intellectual property law. No prior legal training is required. 

Responsibilities 

Meet with inventors to discuss and protect innovations. 

Draft and prosecute patent applications. 

Assist clients in asserting and defending IP rights. 

Conduct competitive landscape analyses. 

Qualifications 

Advanced degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or applied physics, or equivalent industry experience. 

Background in telecommunications, semiconductors, or circuit design a plus. 

Eligible to become a registered patent agent before the USPTO. 

Strong academic record, analytical ability, and communication skills. 

Interest in learning new technologies quickly. 

Proactive, with a drive to own projects through completion. 

Compensation & Benefits 

Starting base salary: $115,000 + year-end bonus eligibility. 

Comprehensive benefits package. 

Eligibility for firm-funded, part-time law school program. 

Application Process 

Send the following to hglegalrecruiting@hglaw.com:  

Resume 

Cover Letter 

Transcripts (unofficial accepted) 

Writing Sample