Mid To Senior Level Life Sciences Patent Associate Attorney

Job Overview: A law firm in Washington, DC, is seeking a Mid to Senior Level Life Sciences Patent Associate Attorney to join their team. The ideal candidate will play a key role in the patent practice, focusing on the preparation and prosecution of patent applications, freedom to operate, and due diligence analysis in the life sciences sector. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced patent attorney with a strong academic background and expertise in biological sciences.

Duties:

• Work on all aspects of patent practice with a particular emphasis on patent application preparation and prosecution.
• Provide technical expertise in life sciences patent practice.
• Collaborate with colleagues and in-house counsel on intellectual property matters throughout the product lifecycle.
• Conduct freedom to operate and IP due diligence searches and analysis to support licensing, acquisitions, and research and development activities for small- and large-molecule products.
• Prepare and prosecute patent applications, contributing to the development of robust patent portfolios for pipeline products and platform technologies.
• Interact with clients, the USPTO, and foreign associates to manage domestic and foreign patent applications and strategies.
• Participate in a collegial work environment with opportunities for professional advancement.
• Receive training opportunities with increasing levels of responsibility.
• Collaborate with colleagues from diverse practice groups and offices.

Requirements:

• Must be a registered patent attorney.
• Possess an advanced degree and research experience in biological sciences.
• 3-8 years of patent experience in life sciences.
• Hold a Ph.D. in biological sciences (e.g., molecular or cell biology, microbiology, immunology, genetics, organic chemistry, or biochemistry).
• Demonstrate a superior academic record and strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Prior law firm experience in patent matters within the pharmaceutical and life sciences sectors.
• Maintain current registration and good standing with the USPTO.
• Display leadership skills and excel in a collaborative team environment.
• Show an interest in developing and implementing relationship-building skills, both internally and externally.
• Have prior experience working with individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds.
• Be highly motivated, self-driven, and flexible in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Possess excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Boast excellent law school credentials and strong references.

This position offers a challenging and rewarding opportunity for a qualified patent attorney to make a significant impact in the field of life sciences patent practice while working with a dynamic and talented team in Washington, DC.

This full-service firm in DC has a nationally recognized reputation in many of its practice areas. With additional offices throughout the Midwest and the East Coast, the firm has over 200 lawyers ready to serve their clients. New associates are assigned to one of five sections: Bond/Municipal Finance, Business, Labor, Litigation, or Real Estate. New associates are encouraged to let the firm know what areas interest them, but all attorneys are expected to be willing to work in a wide variety of areas. New associates are also provided with early client contact. While some associates arent ecstatic with the firms bonus structure, this mid-tier firm does pay higher than many similar firms in the area.