AU Intellectual Property · Austin

Intellectual Property partner recruiting in Austin.

We represent intellectual property partners and practice groups on confidential lateral moves in Austin, a market that is a tech and venture hub with growing corporate and IP work. Every search is led by a recruiter who knows both the intellectual property market and the Austin firms hiring in it.

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01 What we handle

Intellectual Property searches in Austin.

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Patent prosecution and IP transactiona

Patent prosecution and IP transactional partners

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Licensing, diligence, and portfolio pr

Licensing, diligence, and portfolio practitioners

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Partners

Partners with a portable client base

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Teams building an IP transactional pra

Teams building an IP transactional practice

02 The Austin market

Where intellectual property is moving.

Intellectual property work is relationship and portfolio driven, especially where it supports a strong life sciences or technology client base. It is one of the practices we see hiring most actively in Austin.

RM Recent moves

From the Market Pulse.

2026-08-06MoFo adds three in LA, Chicago raids Mayer Brown and Kirkland 2026-08-05Two Silicon Valley launches in one day, and Brown Rudnick took 34 lawyers to do it 2026-07-15Simpson Thacher opens Dallas with an Akin lift-out, and Goodwin plants a flag in San Diego

03 The Process

Three steps, handled end to end.

Confidential Intro

We talk. You tell us what you want in your next platform, and what you do not. We listen.

Market Check

We bring you a curated list of firms. You approve every one before we reach out on your behalf.

Execution

We handle scheduling, prep, and negotiation to maximize your platform and total package.

04 Questions

Intellectual Property in Austin, answered.

Do you recruit intellectual property partners in Austin?

Yes. We run confidential intellectual property partner and group searches with AmLaw 200 firms and boutiques in Austin and nationwide.

What makes Austin distinct for intellectual property?

Austin is a tech and venture hub with growing corporate and IP work, which shapes where the demand sits and which firms are hiring in intellectual property.

How portable does my book need to be to move in Austin?

Portability matters more than a number. We give you an honest read on how your Austin intellectual property practice and relationships are likely to be valued.

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