Intellectual Property Counsel

Guardant Health is a leading precision oncology company focused on guarding wellness and giving every person more time free from cancer. Founded in 2012, Guardant® is transforming patient care and accelerating new cancer therapies by providing critical insights into what drives disease through its advanced blood and tissue tests, real‑world data and AI analytics. Guardant tests help improve outcomes across all stages of care, including screening to find cancer early, monitoring for recurrence in early‑stage cancer, and treatment selection for patients with advanced cancer. For more information, visit guardanthealth.com and follow the company on LinkedIn, X (Twitter) and Facebook. Guardant Health, Inc. is seeking an experienced and motivated Intellectual Property Counsel to join its IP Team. This role will directly report to a Director, Intellectual Property. As a member of the IP Team, you will be responsible for providing guidance on a wide range of IP legal matters related to the cancer diagnostics field. You will combine your legal and technical knowledge to implement and execute the company’s IP strategy for Guardant’s growing patent portfolio. The technology you will be exposed to is critical to Guardant’s mission of improving the lives of cancer patients. Responsibilities Continue to build and manage a global patent portfolio, including preparing and prosecuting patent applications, identifying strategic areas for patenting, harvesting patentable inventions, and evaluating the patentability of invention submissions. Collaborate with other members of the IP Team to develop and advise on global patent and IP strategy. Perform infringement and validity analyses and evaluate risk mitigation strategies. Develop relationships with, counsel and educate scientists and other employees on patent‑related matters. Partner with relevant stakeholders across the company to provide strategic IP counseling with respect to research and product development. Oversee and coordinate with outside counsel as necessary with respect to IP protection. Qualifications Juris Doctorate from a nationally accredited law school. Registration with the USPTO and membership in a state bar. Advanced degree in Molecular Biology, Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Cancer Genomics, Genetics, Statistics or similar field preferred. Eight or more years of relevant patent prosecution experience at a law firm or in‑house. Experience with drafting, prosecuting, and reviewing invention disclosures and patent applications focused on methods for analyzing genomic data from diagnostic next‑generation sequencing (NGS) assays. Familiarity with library preparation methods used to generate NGS data, including targeted sequencing, whole‑genome sequencing, methylation sequencing, or RNA‑seq. Understanding of algorithms and tools used in cancer genomics (e.g., sequence alignment, variant calling). Excellent communicator, project manager, and team player. Familiar with AI patent tools for searching, drafting, and landscape analysis. Strong interpersonal skills and willingness to work closely with scientists, managers, and employee teams. Adaptable, flexible, and creative in a rapidly changing environment. AI & Digital Fluency Demonstrate curiosity, sound judgment, and the ability to critically evaluate and responsibly leverage AI‑enabled tools in accordance with company policies, ethical standards, and regulatory requirements to improve the efficiency, effectiveness, and quality of work. Hybrid Work Model This section applies to onsite employees who are eligible for the hybrid work location as specified by management and related policies. Guardant has defined days for in‑person/onsite collaboration and work‑from‑home days for individual‑focused time. All U.S. employees who live within 50 miles of a Guardant facility will be required to be onsite on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays. This model provides flexibility for work‑life balance while keeping teams connected to advance our science for our patients. Compensation The annualized base salary ranges for the primary location and other locations are as follows. This range does not include benefits or, if applicable, bonus, commission, or equity. Each candidate’s compensation offer will be based on multiple factors including geography, experience, education, job‑related skills, job duties, and business need. Primary Location: Palo Alto, CA – Base Pay Range: $189,700–$260,850 Other U.S. Locations – Base Pay Range: $161,245–$221,723 Colorado – Base Pay Range: $170,730–$234,765 Work Environment Employees may be required to lift routine office supplies and use office equipment. The majority of work is performed in a desk/office environment; however, there may be exposure to high noise levels, fumes, and biohazard material in the laboratory environment. Ability to sit for extended periods of time. EEO, Privacy & Other Guardant Health is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in our hiring processes for candidates with disabilities, long‑term conditions, mental health conditions, or sincerely held religious beliefs. If you need support, please reach out to View email address on click.appcast.io. A background screening including criminal history is required for this role. Guardant will consider qualified applicants with criminal arrest or conviction histories in a manner consistent with applicable law including but not limited to the LA County Fair Chance Policies and the Fair Chance Act (Gov. Code § 12952). Guardant Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. To learn more about the information collected when you apply for a position at Guardant Health, Inc. and how it is used, please review our Privacy Notice for Job Applicants . Please visit our career page at: #J-18808-Ljbffr