IP/Data Privacy Litigation Associate

10.12.2026

Lawyers

Newark

McCarter & English, LLP is actively seeking a midlevel associate for its intellectual property and data privacy litigation practice in its Newark, NJ office. New Jersey bar admission required. Two to four years of experience litigating intellectual property and data privacy matters is required, with superior academic background and excellent writing and analytical skills. In particular, we seek an associate with some patent litigation experience, and a basic knowledge and understanding of computer systems, e-mail systems, electronic database storage and operation, website coding, use of online tracking tools, computer hacking exploits, and data privacy breach laws and regulations. Experience with multi-district litigation is a plus. If you have relevant experience, we would like you to consider joining our team. Salary range for this position is $210,000 – $230,000 annually, depending on level of experience. Candidates who receive an offer of employment will be processed through a background check which will be an individualized assessment based on the applicant’s or employee’s specific record and the duties and requirements of the specific job. Please send your resume, transcript, cover letter and a writing sample to Christine Lydon at [email protected].

Benefits (if FTE requirements met):

• Firm-Paid: Basic life and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance and short-term (ST) and long-term (LT) disability benefits.
• Health & Wellness: Comprehensive medical/prescription drug coverage (the Firm pays a share of the cost), including a high-deductible health plan with an annual Firm health savings account (HSA) contribution.
• Employee-Paid Voluntary Benefits: Dental and vision coverage, supplemental health plans (accident, cancer, and critical illness), flexible spending accounts, optional life and AD&D insurance (supplemental employee, spouse and child) and supplemental STD coverage.
• Retirement: 401(k) plan offering three types of contributions: pre-tax, Roth and after-tax contributions.
• Time Off: Paid Time Off (PTO), paid holidays, and leaves of absence to support work-life balance (e.g. parental leave)

Additional Benefits:

• Free and confidential employee assistance program (EAP) and behavioral health services program
• Firm-paid back-up child/elder care, academic support and pet care program
• Tax-advantaged college savings 529 Plan
• Employee discounts through Working Advantage

Other Compensation:

• Eligibility for discretionary bonus.