Senior Analyst, Intellectual Property and Technology
Latham & Watkins
San Francisco, CA · Posted September 3, 2026
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About Latham & Watkins
Latham & Watkins is one of the world’s leading global law firms advising the businesses and institutions that drive the global economy. We are the market leaders in major financial and business centers around the world. Our investment in people, commitment to innovation, and focus on the future empower you to build an incredible career and thrive as an exceptional professional in a supportive culture. If you aspire to be the best, and work with the best, this is where you belong.
About the Role
The Senior Analyst, Intellectual Property & Technology is an integral part of Latham’s Legal Professional and Paralegal team. This role will be responsible for utilizing field-specific training and expertise to support the litigation team in intellectual property cases, particularly patent litigation, while leveraging subject matter expertise to analyze technical issues related to intellectual property litigation, specifically, software, electronics, and semiconductor technologies. This role will be located in either our Washington, D.C., New York or San Francisco office. Please note that this role may be eligible for a flexible working schedule that allows for a hybrid and in-office presence.
Responsibilities & Qualifications
Other key responsibilities include:
Consulting and collaborating with technical experts to analyze hardware and software technologies and patents
Drafting and reviewing technical reports and analyses in support of litigation
Distilling complex scientific concepts and explaining them in terms understandable to non-scientists
Assisting with the preparation of technical witnesses for their deposition and trial testimony and developing exhibits for trial
Reviewing and analyzing patents in complex technical fields
Protecting and maintaining any highly sensitive, confidential, privileged, financial, and/or proprietary information that Latham & Watkins retains
We’d love to hear from you if you:
Possess excellent leadership skills (i.e., organizing, planning, problem-solving, and decision-making)
Demonstrate well-developed and professional interpersonal skills with the ability to interact effectively with people at all organizational levels of the firm
Display the ability to work in a team environment with a customer-service focus
And have:
A Ph.D. or equivalent in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field, preferably
A minimum of five (5) years’ relevant experience
A minimum of two (2) years’ post-graduate IP-related experience (e.g., industry position with some involvement in or responsibility for IP strategy), preferably
Patent bar qualification, preferably
Benefits & Additional Information
Successful candidates will not only be provided with an outstanding career opportunity and welcoming environment, but will also be provided with a generous total compensation package with bonuses awarded in recognition of both individual and firm performance. Eligible employees can participate in Latham’s comprehensive benefit program which includes:
Healthcare, life and disability insurance
A generous 401k plan
At least 11 paid holidays per year, and a PTO program that accrues 23 days during the first year of employment and grows with tenure
Well-being programs (e.g. mental health services, mindfulness and resiliency, medical resources, well-being events, and more)
Professional development programs
Employee discounts
Affinity groups, networks, and coalitions for lawyers and staff
Latham & Watkins is an equal opportunity employer. The Firm prohibits discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race (including, but not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles), color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status (including veterans of the Vietnam era), gender expression, marital status, or any other characteristic or condition protected by applicable statute.
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Pay Range USD $180,000.00 - USD $210,000.00 /Yr.