Scientific Technical Advisor Position Available In New York, New York

Scientific Technical Advisor A&O Shearman – 4.0 New York, NY Job Details $126,000 – $180,000 a year 7 hours ago Qualifications Biology Doctoral degree Patent law English Research Databases Doctor of Chemistry Analysis skills Doctor of Philosophy Intellectual property law 1 year Senior level Communication skills Full Job Description A&O Shearman is a new global industry-leading law firm, with 48 offices in 28 countries worldwide. Our fluency in English law, US law, and the laws of the world’s most dynamic markets, enables us to provide unmatched insight and seamless delivery to clients. We work on challenging and important deals and disputes that have the potential to shape the future. We offer exceptional opportunities for our people; opportunities to work for the world’s leading businesses; to transform the status quo, and to deliver your best work, helping you and your career to thrive, while delivering unparalleled outcomes for our clients. Whether you’re helping clients solve complex challenges, transforming the ways we manage our business, or ensuring the smooth-running of our operations, this is an environment where you can belong and excel. We provide first-rate training and development, we are committed to an inclusive environment, and we provide support and ways of working that help you optimize your wellbeing. What truly defines a career with us? We recruit the best and ask for the best of you. And together, we will redefine success. Department A&O Shearman is a full-service global law firm advising the world’s leading companies on a wide range of matters focused on technology and intellectual property. The firm’s IP Litigation practice provides legal services to household names in their most complex matters, including patent litigation and trade secrets disputes. Our practice litigates in the ITC, the PTAB, the Federal Circuit and district courts. We have successfully litigated hundreds of patent cases in key patent venues, including California, Texas, Delaware, New York and Pennsylvania, with a half dozen trials in the last 18 months. Clients include leaders such as eta (f/k/a Facebook), Google, Block and Walmart. Role Purpose The Science & Technical Advisor provides the technical insight and clarity necessary for effective advocacy and decision-making in IP litigation, ultimately helping the legal team achieve the best possible outcomes for their clients. They serve as the technical expert, ensuring that complex scientific or technological issues are accurately understood, analyzed, and communicated throughout the litigation process. This role is essential because IP litigation—especially patent disputes—often centers on highly specialized subject matter that attorneys and courts may not be familiar with. The advisor provides in-depth technical analysis, translates intricate technical concepts, helps shape legal strategy, and ensures effective communication among all parties involved. Role & Responsibilities Reviewing patents, technical documents, and scientific literature to understand the technology at issue. Identifying, collecting, and analyzing technical evidence relevant to IP litigation matters. Explaining complex technical concepts in clear, accessible language for attorneys, judges, and juries, enabling informed legal arguments and decisions. Analyzing accused products or processes to assess potential infringement or non-infringement. Reviewing and interpreting technical documents produced by opposing parties. Preparing written summaries, presentations, and visual aids to communicate technical issues during litigation. Advising attorneys on the strengths and weaknesses of technical arguments and assisting in the development of legal theories and strategies based on technical facts. Identifying key technical issues that may impact cases’ outcomes. Assisting with the preparation of discovery requests and responses related to technical matters. Assisting in the selection and retention of expert witnesses, preparing them for depositions and trial testimony, and reviewing and critiquing expert reports and testimony from both sides. Acting as a liaison between the legal team and external technical experts, inventors, or clients, and facilitating communication to ensure all parties have a consistent understanding of the technical facts. Assisting attorneys during depositions, hearings, and trial by providing real-time technical input. Will be expected to appear in court for such matters on a case-by-case basis. Helping to develop demonstrative exhibits and other materials for use in court. Key Relationships IP Litigation Fee Earners Litigation Practice Manager Litigation Support Staff Key Requirements Ph.D. in chemistry, biology, or related field 2+ years industry experience preferred, but not required Admission to Patent Bar or familiarity with patents preferred, but not required Outstanding written and verbal communication skills Excellent technical research skills and familiarity with databases of technical literature Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team Well-organized and able to independently manage multiple concurrent tasks Equal Employment Opportunity, including Veterans and Disability A&O Shearman is an equal opportunity employer, including Veterans and Disability. Every individual has the right to work in a professional environment that promotes equal opportunity and prohibits discrimination and harassment. This policy applies to all aspects of an individual’s relationship with A&O Shearman, including, without limitation, recruitment, hiring, training and development, promotion, compensation, discipline, termination, and all other terms and conditions of employment. If you are vision-impaired or have another disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act or similar law and wish to discuss accommodations related to applying for employment at A&O Shearman, please contact US HR Transactions at or call +1 212 610 6300 and ask for HR Transactions. Additional information – External For individuals assigned to or hired for this opportunity in New York, the estimated annualized base salary range for this position is $126,000-$180,000. The actual base salary offered will depend on the overall qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, including, if applicable, the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job, and other job-relation factors permitted by law.