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
- 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 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.
- ...Job Overview A law firm seeks a highly qualified Patent Prosecution Attorney with a background in electrical engineering to join their national Intellectual Property group in Washington, D.C. The ideal candidate will possess a strong academic record and demonstrate enthusiasm...Senior
$190k - $240k
...industries they serve. We have an immediate opening for an Intellectual Property Senior Counsel with a minimum of eight years of experience preferred.... ...as possible. The candidate will work primarily with attorneys in our Technology, Manufacturing & Transportation business...SeniorWork at officeImmediate startFlexible hours- ...and work product on all facets of intellectual property law, including patent prosecution, patent litigation and... ...new inventions and manage outside attorneys in prosecution of U.S. patent applications... ...diversity of its workforce. EEO Seniority level: Mid-Senior level...SuggestedFull timeWork at officeRelocation package
- BCG Attorney Search is seeking a highly motivated Intellectual Property Senior Associate specializing in Chemistry for their Washington, D.C. office. This position is crucial, involving advanced patent prosecution and litigation within a dynamic legal team. The ideal candidate...SeniorWork at office
- ...law firm seeks a highly motivated Intellectual Property Senior Associate specializing in Chemistry to join... ...involves engaging in advanced patent prosecution and litigation within a dynamic team... ...with a team of experienced attorneys on complex legal matters. Requirements...SeniorWork at office
$130.9k - $196.4k
...will be too. The Practice Innovation Attorney (Intellectual Property) will serve as a strategic partner driving innovation, operational improvement... ...practice, including automation, AI, patent and trademark management, prosecution tracking, workflow tools, and dashboards...- ...We are seeking an Intellectual Property (IP) Attorney with 8 years of experience... ...IP risk counseling, government IP rights... ...data rights), and patent prosecution activities in... ...agreement audits. Partner with leadership and... ...advice and influence senior stakeholders....SeniorWork at officeLocal areaRemote workFlexible hours
- ...a skilled legal professional specializing in intellectual property law to provide strategic advice in patent prosecution, litigation, and management. This full-time position... ...work closely with internal teams and outside attorneys, ensuring compliance with all legal standards...Full time
- BCG Attorney Search in Washington, D.C. seeks a Patent Prosecution Attorney with a focus on electrical engineering to join their national Intellectual Property group. The ideal candidate will have 1-5 years of experience in patent prosecution, a strong academic record,...
- Watts & Associates is working discreetly with a highly regarded... ...a 4th to 6th year Intellectual Property Patent Associate to join its New... ...fully transactional patent prosecution role focused on drafting... ...IP opinions, and partner with attorneys and clients to plan and...Work at office
- Job Overview A law firm seeks an Intellectual Property Patent Associate to join its practice group in Washington... ...in patent preparation and prosecution, contributing to a sophisticated practice... ...Comprehensive benefits and wellness programs. #J-18808-Ljbffr BCG Attorney SearchWork at officeRemote work
$175k - $255k
Faegre Drinker is seeking a junior patent associate with an engineering background to join our dynamic Intellectual Property practice in any of our Denver, Indianapolis... ...1-3 years of patent prosecution experience (as an agent or attorney). Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical...Work at office3 days per week- Job Overview A law firm seeks a junior patent associate with an engineering background to join its Intellectual Property practice in Washington, DC. The role involves... .... Responsibilities Conduct patent prosecution as an agent or attorney. Collaborate with team members in a...
$145k - $165k
...Hunton seeks an experienced attorney to join its Intellectual Property practice group as a non-... ...years of experience with patent litigation, including... ...litigation and prepare and prosecute patent applications for leading... .... Jocelyn Sommers, Senior Lawyer Recruiting...Remote workHome office$225k
...Job Description Direct Counsel is representing a prestigious... ...seeking a midlevel Intellectual Property Associate (1–5 years) to join its highly... ...regarded Life Sciences Patent Prosecution practice. Locations... ...exciting opportunity for an attorney or patent agent with a...- Job Overview: A partner-level Intellectual Property Attorney position for an experienced practitioner with an established... ...property matters, including prosecution, protection, enforcement, and... ...practice growth Mentor and support junior attorneys as appropriate Requirements...
- ...Overview A law firm seeks an experienced Intellectual Property Attorney to join their legal team in McLean,... .... Responsibilities Provide legal counsel and guidance to IP clients. Manage... ...clearance searches. Prepare, file, and prosecute U.S. trademark applications. Manage...
- ...Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP is seeking a Patent Prosecution Specialist for their Intellectual Property Patent Support Unit in Washington, DC. This role supports patent prosecution activities including document preparation and filing with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office...Work at office
$75.4k - $120.55k
...the Middle East, is seeking to hire a Patent Prosecution Specialist for our Intellectual Property Patent Support Unit. Reporting to the Senior Manager of Patent Support Services, the... ...dependent care reimbursement accounts Domestic partner coverage Parental leave Vacation and...Hourly payLocal areaRemote workFlexible hours- ...- Federal Government * Remote * 6 Month+ Contract We are seeking an experienced Attorney with expertise in Government Contracts, Licensing, Commercial Contracts, and Intellectual Property to support the Contracts Division of a prominent government agency. This is a 6-month...Contract workFor contractorsRemote workMonday to Friday
- ...Arnold & Porter is seeking mid to senior level IP litigation associates to join the Intellectual Property & Technology Practice Group in... ...Group is made up of 140+ attorneys who advise clients along the life... ...important assets—spanning patents, copyrights, trademarks, rights...SeniorWork experience placement
$235k - $265k
...Job Description Job Description Intellectual Property Patent Associate Direct Counsel is representing an AmLaw 100 firm seeking an Intellectual... ..., D.C. This opportunity is ideal for an attorney with 4–6 years of patent prosecution experience and a technical background in...Work at office$225k
Patent Prosecution Associate - Life Sciences / Biotechnology - Washington, DC Practice Area: Intellectual Property / Patent Prosecution Experience: 1-5 years Requirements... ...sophisticated patent attorney to transition from... ...deeply collaborative, partner‑led mentorship...Work at office$225k
Washington, DC - Intellectual Property - Life Sciences - Midlevel Associate parental leave, paid time off, sick time, 401(k) Seeking midlevel associate with one to five years of patent prosecution experience in a biotechnology practice, along with an advanced degree,...Hourly pay- BCG Attorney Search is seeking an Intellectual Property Associate for its Washington, D.C. office. This role focuses on patent prosecution and litigation matters. The ideal candidate will work collaboratively with seasoned attorneys on complex IP issues. Applicants should...Work at office
- Our client is seeking a highly motivated IP Associate with substantial patent prosecution experience and a strong technical background in Electrical... ...client portfolios, and providing strategic intellectual property counseling in electrical and related technologies. Key...Work at office
- ...prominent law firm seeks a Life Sciences Patent Agent to join their Intellectual Property team in Washington, D.C. Ideal... ...have at least 2 years of patent prosecution experience within life sciences,... ...while offering a hybrid working model. #J-18808-Ljbffr BCG Attorney Search
- Ditthavong & Steiner seeks a Patent Attorney to specialize in chemical patent applications in the United States. You will handle the preparation, filing, and prosecution of patent applications and advise clients on patent strategy. You will also educate clients on legal...
$215k - $245k
...C. Description Fox Rothschild has an opening in multiple offices for an Intellectual Property Patent Associate. The ideal candidate will have four to six years of patent drafting and prosecution experience. We are not currently accepting resumes from search firms for...Full timeFor contractorsWork at office- A leading intellectual property firm in Washington, D.C. is seeking qualified IP/Patent professionals. Candidates must have an undergraduate degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science, and be admitted to the USPTO. Strong academic credentials...
Do you want to receive more vacancies?
Subscribe and receive similar vacancies to Senior Intellectual Property - Patent Prosecution Associate Attorney/ Counsel / Junior Partner Orga. Be the first to apply!
- intellectual property consultant Washington DC
- intellectual property litigation associate Washington DC
- ip specialist Washington DC
- intellectual property associate Washington DC
- intellectual property specialist Washington DC
- patent agent Washington DC
- patent attorney Washington DC
- care partner Washington DC
- partner Washington DC
- partner sales Washington DC

