Our client, an international law firm with a collaborative and supportive practice, is seeking an associate to work with life sciences clients on sophisticated patent matters. This Los Angeles opportunity combines U.S. and foreign patent office practice with counseling and related transactional and litigation-support work.
The Work
- Draft and prosecute patent applications for life sciences clients, helping advance matters through U.S. and foreign patent office practice.
- Contribute to patent opinion work, applying technical and legal analysis to questions arising from client projects.
- Support due diligence reviews involving life sciences-focused matters and help assess relevant patent issues.
- Assist with licensing work and related projects for life sciences clients.
- Provide litigation support and participate in client counseling across a variety of life sciences-focused projects.
What You Bring
- At least two years of patent prosecution experience, preferably working with life sciences clients.
- Experience drafting and prosecuting patent applications.
- An advanced degree in biology, chemistry, or a biotechnical discipline.
- Admission to the United States Patent and Trademark Office.
- Excellent academic credentials.
- Ability to contribute to U.S. and foreign patent office practice and related opinion, diligence, licensing, litigation-support, or client-counseling work.
Why Consider It
Join a supportive, collaborative environment while working on sophisticated matters at both local and national levels.
The role offers exposure to a broad range of life sciences patent work, from application drafting and prosecution to opinions, diligence, licensing, litigation support, and client counseling.
Compensation & Benefits
The stated annual salary range is $235,000–$365,000, with eligibility for an annual discretionary bonus, a 401(k) plan, 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.