ADVOCATESLEGAL RECRUITING
← Back to your search results

Guide Life Sciences Innovation Through Global IP Protection

San Diego, California Full time 2-4 years
Interested in this position? Inquire Confidentially Your inquiry goes directly into Advocates Legal Recruiting's secure recruiting workflow.
9 skills required for this role
Node size = skill frequency Links = paired skills
Position overview

Our client is seeking a junior-to-midlevel associate to support life sciences clients on sophisticated patent matters. The role combines U.S. and foreign patent office practice with related counseling and transactional work, offering exposure to projects with local and national reach.

The Work

  • Draft and prosecute patent applications for life sciences clients, advancing protection strategies through U.S. patent office practice.
  • Support foreign patent office practice and coordinate prosecution work across jurisdictions.
  • Prepare and contribute to opinion work and due diligence involving life sciences-focused matters.
  • Assist with licensing projects and provide litigation support on patent-related matters.
  • Counsel clients on a variety of life sciences-focused projects and related patent issues.

What You Bring

  • At least two years of patent prosecution experience working with life sciences clients; candidates with 2–4 years of experience are sought.
  • An advanced degree in biology, chemistry, or a biotechnical discipline.
  • Admission to the USPTO.
  • Experience drafting and prosecuting patent applications.
  • Excellent academic credentials.
  • Ability to contribute to U.S. and foreign patent office practice, opinion work, due diligence, licensing, litigation support, and client counseling.

Why Consider It

Join a highly supportive working environment while handling sophisticated life sciences matters with both local and national scope.

The position offers a broad mix of prosecution, counseling, opinion, diligence, licensing, and litigation-support work.

Compensation & Benefits

The stated annual compensation range is $235,000–$365,000, and the role is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, 401(k), medical, dental and vision insurance, personal medical and parental leave, up to ten paid holidays, and family care benefits.

Confidentiality

This is a confidential opportunity. Contact Advocates Legal Recruiting to discuss the role and receive additional details about the client and team. All inquiries will be handled confidentially.