Intellectual Property Associate

Job Overview: An established law firm is looking for a team-oriented associate to join its Intellectual Property group. The ideal candidate will possess advanced academic credentials and a background in biological sciences, coupled with a minimum of four years of experience in patent prosecution. This role offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge intellectual property matters, including patent applications, opinion letters, counseling, and due diligence, while collaborating with other practice areas to support life science clients.

Location:

• Chicago, IL

Duties:

• Draft and prosecute patent applications
• Prepare patent opinion letters
• Provide patent counseling to clients
• Conduct patent due diligence studies related to business transactions
• Collaborate with other practice groups to provide comprehensive services to life science companies

Requirements:

• Minimum of 4 years of patent prosecution experience
• Advanced degree in one of the following fields: biology, cellular biology, molecular biology, genetics, immunology, biotechnology, cancer biology, pharmacology, bioengineering, microbiology, or related biological disciplines
• Current membership in the Patent Bar
• Experience in law firm or industry settings

Education:

• Advanced degree in a relevant scientific discipline (e.g., biology, molecular biology, bioengineering)

Certifications:

• Current Patent Bar membership required

Skills:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Interpersonal skills for client and team interactions
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team

Benefits:

• Comprehensive benefits package including:
• • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Long-term disability coverage
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Paid holidays
  • Bonus opportunities

This Vault-ranked firm has a client-first mindset, where attorneys are rewarded based on their listening and understanding their clients' goals, thinking creatively and aggressively to advance those goals, and obtaining the clients' ultimate success. Attorneys at this firm partner with members of the firm's affiliated businesses to provide comprehensive service to clients. These partnerships allow clients to access business consulting across a variety of disciplines. The attorneys truly work as one team to help their clients succeed. This modern, progressive firm boasts a highly respectful, transparent workplace culture, which fosters creativity, teamwork, inclusion, diversity, and service to clients and communities. This firm emphasizes significant investment in the communities where their attorneys live and practice. Compensation at this firm is competitive with peer firms in the region.