Job Description

Job Overview:
A nationally recognized law firm is seeking a Patent Associate with 1–4 years of patent prosecution experience to join its growing Life Sciences intellectual property team. The ideal candidate will bring a strong academic foundation in the life sciences, coupled with legal expertise in patent strategy, drafting, and prosecution. This is a unique opportunity to work on cutting-edge innovations in biotechnology and healthcare, in collaboration with top-tier scientists and inventors.

Location:

Duties:

Draft and prosecute U.S. and international patent applications in the life sciences sector

Conduct patentability, freedom-to-operate, and due diligence analyses

Collaborate with clients and inventors to develop global IP strategies

Assist with opinion work, including validity and infringement analyses

Provide strategic counseling on patent portfolio development and lifecycle management

Work with cross-functional legal and scientific teams on complex IP matters

Requirements:

1–4 years of law firm experience in patent prosecution

Demonstrated expertise in life sciences and biotechnology-related subject matter

Strong writing, communication, and legal analysis skills

Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment

Interest in long-term professional growth within IP law

Education:

Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an ABA-accredited law school

Advanced degree (M.S., Ph.D., or equivalent) in one of the following:

Cell or Molecular Biology

Bioinformatics

Organic or Medicinal Chemistry

Cancer Biology

Pharmacology

Biophysics

Digital Health-related discipline

Certifications:

Admission to at least one U.S. state bar

Registered to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)

Skills:

Superior academic credentials and strong analytical capabilities

Excellent verbal and written communication

Proven ability to handle technical complexity in biotech and pharmaceutical inventions

Interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with clients, inventors, and colleagues

Detail-oriented, with the ability to prioritize and meet deadlines

Discretionary merit bonuses

Monthly wellness reimbursements

24/7 virtual behavioral health and emotional support

Comprehensive health coverage for employee and eligible family members

Family-building benefits (IVF, adoption, surrogacy, egg-freezing)

Paid parental leave

Concierge services for parenting support

Access to a parents and caregivers resource group

Career coaching for working parents

In-home and center-based backup childcare

Tutoring and academic support for children

Health Savings Accounts with firm contributions

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

401(k) plan with firm match

Pretax commuter and parking benefits

Life insurance (basic and supplemental)

Short-term and long-term disability coverage

Voluntary insurance options: long-term care, critical illness, accident, ID theft, pet

Firm-paid continuing legal education (CLE), bar exam fees, and bar dues

Company info

BCG Attorney Search
225 Franklin Street, 26th floor
Boston
Massachusetts
United States 02110
Phone : (857) 277-7381
Fax : (213) 895-7306

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