Intellectual Property Staff Scientist (Chemistry)

Boston office of a BCG Attorney Search Top Ranked Law Firm seeks intellectual property staff scientist (chemistry) with experience. The candidate must have a strong technical background in organic chemistry. Advanced degree required (Ph.D. preferred). A Master's degree with substantial industry experience will be considered. Some experience drafting and prosecuting patent applications and conducting IP due diligence and FTO analyses is preferred.

The candidate 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.

This large Boston firm has a surprisingly good government and regulatory practice, with the added bonus that their attorneys do not have to split their work with Washington DC lawyers in the same practice. This is a firm made up of well-rounded but most certainly well-pedigreed attorneys who come off unusually polished and professional. Associates here are generally quite satisfied, if not a little put off by what at times can be a bit of a competitive environment, both inside and outside the office. The strengths are that associates generally know whether they are 'on track' to make partner, and work in an environment that is designed with the appropriate mentoring and support staff to help associate development and training along.