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Senior Intellectual Property - Patent Prosecution Associate Attorney/ Counsel / Junior Partner Orga

Direct Counsel

Job Description

Job Description

Direct Counsel is seeking an experienced Patent Prosecution Attorney to join a growing Intellectual Property practice. This opportunity is ideal for a senior associate, counsel, or junior partner with a strong scientific background and significant experience drafting and prosecuting patent applications in the chemical and life sciences sectors.Locations

This position is open to the firm's offices in:

  • Boston, MA
  • Chicago, IL
  • Philadelphia, PA
  • Washington, D.C.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of patent prosecution experience focused on synthetic organic chemistry, biochemistry, pharmaceuticals, and related technologies.

Responsibilities
  • Draft and prosecute U.S. and international patent applications
  • Develop and execute patent portfolio strategies for clients in the life sciences and chemical industries
  • Advise clients on patentability, freedom-to-operate, validity, and intellectual property strategy
  • Respond to USPTO office actions and manage patent prosecution matters through issuance
  • Collaborate with inventors, scientists, in-house counsel, and business stakeholders
  • Conduct patent analyses and support strategic intellectual property counseling
  • Manage client relationships and contribute to business development initiatives as appropriate
Qualifications
  • 5+ years of patent prosecution experience
  • Significant experience drafting and prosecuting patent applications in:
    • Synthetic Organic Chemistry
    • Biochemistry
    • Pharmaceutical Sciences
    • Related Life Sciences Technologies
  • Master's degree or Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry or a closely related scientific discipline required
  • Strong academic credentials
  • Excellent research, writing, analytical, and communication skills
  • Admission to practice before the USPTO required
  • Active bar admission in the applicable jurisdiction required
Compensation & Benefits
  • Compensation commensurate with experience, qualifications, and level of practice
  • 4x4 Hybrid Model (in-office Wednesdays plus four additional in-office days per month)
  • Sophisticated life sciences and chemical patent practice
  • Significant client interaction and business development opportunities
  • Collaborative and entrepreneurial team environment
  • Strong mentorship and long-term career advancement opportunities

Direct Counsel is committed to connecting exceptional legal talent with premier law firms and fostering inclusive hiring practices.

Vacancy posted 16 days ago
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