Intellectual Property Senior Associate — Chemistry

Job overview

The Intellectual Property Senior Associate — Chemistry role may be based in Boston, Denver, New York, Palo Alto, or Washington, DC; the listing’s structured location is Palo Alto, CA. Work arrangement is not specified, and compensation is not specified. Direct Counsel represents an AmLaw 100 firm seeking an associate for its intellectual property practice. The attorney handles patent prosecution and litigation and advises clients on patent portfolios, development, and patentability. The work supports clients in chemistry, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, and other innovative technologies through legal analysis and intellectual property strategy.

What you'll do

• Handle patent prosecution and litigation
• advise clients on patent portfolio management, development, and patentability
• conduct competitive landscape analyses and develop intellectual property strategies
• collaborate with attorneys and clients on complex matters involving chemistry, pharmaceuticals, and biotechnology.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

intellectual property

senior associate

chemistry

patent prosecution

patent litigation

patent portfolio

pharmaceuticals

biotechnology

palo alto ca

boston

denver

new york

washington dc

uspto admission

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Requires 3–5 years of post-JD experience, a J.D., a Ph.D. in Chemistry, USPTO admission, and active bar admission in the jurisdiction where based; organic chemistry Ph.D. is strongly preferred.

About the employer

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