Lateral Attorneys and Patent Practitioners
Transition to a highly-focused Boston law firm with a personalized approach to your development.
Built for individual growth
Attorneys and other practitioners who have begun successful careers with other firms, in-house, in academia, or in public service often seek a lateral transition to Choate. Our practice focus and commitment to lean staffing with dedicated teams enable our people to develop expertise and play important roles in client relationships early in their careers. Because integration is critical to the success of our laterals, every one of them is paired with a partner and peer mentor who focus on ensuring a smooth and quick integration into the Firm.
The Choate Bonus Program
Choate is built different, and our differences provide material benefits to our clients and the best-in-class talent who join us. We are focused on capitalizing on our unique model in everything we do. This includes compensation. Choate pays base salaries and “market” bonuses which are consistent with the top firms in the country.
Please contact us to learn more about Choate’s compensation and benefits programs.
I had been working at a large law firm that was based out of Boston for a little more than six years when I made the move to Choate. The transition was similar to the extent that I moved from one large firm to another, but I could tell immediately that this is a very different law firm culture, which was probably one of the biggest things that attracted me to Choate.
Recent Lateral
When I decided to move to Boston, I was intent on finding a firm that would provide an opportunity to handle complex, high-stakes cases like the ones I worked on in New York but also allow me more latitude to take on responsibility sooner. Choate was attractive because it offered the best of both worlds.
Recent Lateral from New York
Open Positions
Mid-Level Fund Formation Associate
Choate is currently seeking a Corporate Fund Formation Associate with at least three years of experience in fund formation for private equity & venture capital sponsors and their investors. Required experience includes working on fund formation engagements, including drafting and negotiations of limited partnership agreements, subscription agreements and side letter agreements; legal review and completion of private placement memoranda; drafting general partner and management company arrangements; regulatory compliance matters for private equity and venture capital firms; and all other documents and processes relevant to fund formation transactions and private equity and venture capital firm clients. The ideal candidate should have knowledge of the Securities Act, the Investment Company Act and the Investment Advisers Act, as these laws and their related rules apply to private equity and venture capital funds. Must be a self-starter and possess excellent professional judgement and strong work ethic. This individual should be highly motivated to provide exceptional client service and value the opportunity for personal and professional growth in a collaborative environment. Large firm experience strongly preferred.
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Mid-Level Associate - Debt Finance
Highly-qualified associate to join our diverse, fast-paced Debt Finance practice. The candidate will work on matters representing banks, private credit lenders, institutional investors, and corporate clients in a wide-range of asset-based, acquisition and cash-flow financing transactions, junior capital investments, restructurings, and bankruptcy matters. Significant experience working on the transactional aspects of complex debt finance matters is required. Strong academic credentials, sound professional judgment, and high motivation to provide exceptional client service required. Large firm experience is preferred.
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Junior/Mid-Level Associate – Intellectual Property (Biological Sciences)
A 1st to 4th-year associate with a strong technical background in biological sciences. Advanced degree required (Ph.D. preferred; will consider a Master’s degree with substantial industry experience). Experience drafting and prosecuting patent applications and conducting IP due diligence and FTO analyses required. Some litigation and/or post-grant experience useful. Registration with the USPTO preferred. Candidates must have: an excellent academic record, superior organizational and communication skills (written and oral), a demonstrated commitment to providing exceptional client service and a creative and entrepreneurial perspective on IP. Must be willing to work in person 3 times per week.
If you are a candidate, please submit your application here.
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Patent Agent or Junior/Mid-Level Associate – Intellectual Property (Engineering)
An experienced Patent Agent or 1st to 4th-year associate with a strong technical background in engineering. Advanced degree required (Ph.D. preferred; will consider a Master’s degree with substantial industry experience). Experience drafting and prosecuting patent applications and conducting IP due diligence and FTO analyses required. Some litigation and/or post-grant experience useful. Registration with the USPTO required. Candidates must have: an excellent academic record, superior organizational and communication skills (written and oral), a demonstrated commitment to providing exceptional client service and a creative and entrepreneurial perspective on IP. Must be willing to work in person 3 times per week.
If you are a candidate, please submit your application here.
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