Senior Patent Prosecution Attorney — Intellectual Property, Hybrid

Job overview

The Senior Patent Prosecution Attorney — Intellectual Property, Hybrid role is hybrid, with offices listed in Boston, MA; Chicago, IL; Philadelphia, PA; and Washington, DC. Compensation is described as commensurate with experience, qualifications, and practice level; no numeric amount is specified. Direct Counsel is recruiting for a growing intellectual property practice focused on chemical and life sciences technologies. The attorney drafts and prosecutes U.S. and international patent applications, advises clients on patentability and related strategy, and manages matters through issuance. The role also develops patent portfolio strategies and works with inventors, scientists, in-house counsel, and business stakeholders.

What you'll do

• Draft and prosecute U.S. and international patent applications
• develop and execute patent portfolio strategies
• advise clients on patentability, freedom-to-operate, validity, and IP strategy
• respond to USPTO office actions and manage prosecution through issuance
• collaborate with inventors, scientists, in-house counsel, and business stakeholders
• conduct patent analyses
• manage client relationships and contribute to business development as appropriate.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

patent prosecution attorney

intellectual property

hybrid

philadelphia pa

boston ma

chicago il

washington dc

chemical patents

life sciences

uspto prosecution

patent portfolio strategy

5+ years’ experience

4x4 hybrid model

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Mentorship and long-term career advancement opportunities
• collaborative team environment
• significant client interaction and business development opportunities.

Why this role

4x4 hybrid model: in-office Wednesdays plus four additional in-office days per month; requires 5+ years of patent prosecution experience and a master’s degree or Ph.D. in organic chemistry or a closely related discipline.

About the employer

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