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Join Our Team as an Attorney at Axiom We are seeking a Patent Counsel to join our team in support of leading clients across consumer packaged goods (CPG), technology, life sciences, automotive, energy, and advanced manufacturing industries. This role focuses on patent preparation, prosecution, portfolio strategy, and intellectual property counseling for innovative technologies ranging from consumer products and artificial intelligence to battery technologies, software, and life sciences. Responsibilities: Prepare, draft, and prosecute U.S. and international patent applications across a variety of technical disciplines. Develop and manage strategic patent portfolios aligned with clients' business objectives. Partner with inventors, engineers, scientists, and business stakeholders to identify and protect new innovations. Conduct invention disclosure reviews, patentability assessments, and freedom-to-operate analyses. Provide strategic counseling on patent prosecution, portfolio development, licensing, and intellectual property risk. Coordinate with outside counsel and foreign associates on global patent prosecution matters. Support technology commercialization, licensing, and innovation initiatives. Stay current on developments in patent law and emerging technologies affecting clients' businesses. Qualifications: 6–15+ years of experience in patent preparation and prosecution. Juris Doctor (JD) degree and active license to practice law. Registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). Strong patent drafting and prosecution experience in one or more of the following technical areas: Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) Mechanical Engineering Chemical Engineering Computer Science / Software Artificial Intelligence Energy Storage & Battery Technologies Electrical Engineering Life Sciences Excellent written communication and technical drafting skills. Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional business and technical teams. Preferred Skills: In-house or law firm experience supporting sophisticated patent portfolios. Experience counseling clients in manufacturing, automotive, aerospace, technology, consumer products, or life sciences industries. Familiarity with patent licensing, technology transactions, and innovation strategy. Experience supporting clients developing AI-enabled products or next-generation technologies. Ability to work on both full-time and part-time client engagements while managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Compensation: The estimated total compensation for full-time Axiom attorney roles is $104,500-325,000 per year and for non-attorney roles is $71,250-309,750 per year.   Compensation decisions are based on various factors, including, but not limited to, experience, skills, certifications, location, and business needs.  Employees may be eligible for additional benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance; paid holidays and PTO; flexible work arrangements; and professional development opportunities and tools. About Axiom: For over 25 years, Axiom has pioneered the alternative legal services industry, now serving more than 1,500 legal departments globally with our unique blend of world-class legal talent and advanced AI tools, delivering innovative solutions ranging from that combine top-tier talent with cutting-edge technology. We tackle complex legal matters across 12 practice areas for clients ranging from Fortune 100 to SMBs, empowering our legal professionals to engage in meaningful work that advances their careers. Our Talent NPS score of +71% and our Client NPS score of +64% highlight our commitment to excellence ( Reported scores were Axiom’s average for 2025 – the legal industry average NPS score is +35% ). Join our forward-thinking community where you’ll keep your career dynamic and multi-faceted, be part of a compan