Intellectual Property Patent Litigation Associate Attorney, Life Sciences

Job overview

The Intellectual Property Patent Litigation Associate Attorney, Life Sciences role is listed in Chicago, IL, among several possible office locations. The posting lists an annual salary of $235,000–$435,000. Direct Counsel is recruiting for a nationally recognized Intellectual Property practice at an Am Law firm focused on life sciences disputes. The attorney handles complex patent litigation for biotechnology, pharmaceutical, and life sciences clients, from pleadings and discovery through trial preparation and appeals. The role combines legal advocacy, technical research, and collaboration with scientific experts and corporate clients to develop litigation strategies.

What you'll do

• Represent clients in life sciences patent litigation
• handle pleadings, fact and expert discovery, motion practice, trial preparation, and appeals
• draft litigation filings
• conduct legal and technical research
• work with experts, inventors, and corporate clients
• analyze patent portfolios and scientific data
• collaborate on complex disputes and manage multiple matters.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

patent litigation attorney

life sciences

chicago il

direct counsel

full-time

$235k–$435k

intellectual property

biotechnology

pharmaceuticals

federal courts

discovery

trial preparation

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• mental health and wellness programs
• family and pet care benefits
• short- and long-term disability
• parental leave
• HSA and FSA options
• 401(k)
• flexible time off and paid holidays
• discretionary performance bonus eligibility.

Why this role

The posting lists multiple possible office locations and seeks 2–7 years of intellectual property litigation experience, including at least two years in life sciences patent litigation.

About the employer

Direct Counsel is hiring for this role. Industry: Offices of Lawyers. Sector: 54.