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Intellectual Property - Life Sciences - Midlevel Associate

Direct Counsel

Job Description

Job Description

Direct Counsel is partnering with a distinguished American international law firm to find a midlevel associate with 1–5 years of patent prosecution experience in biotechnology. The ideal candidate will have an advanced degree—preferably a Ph.D.—in a life sciences field such as molecular biology, immunology, biochemistry, or cell biology.

This position involves working closely with emerging companies on patent prosecution and strategic IP counseling, particularly in cutting-edge areas like antibodies, DNA/RNA therapeutics, chemical biology, and gene-editing technologies.

Qualifications:

  • 1–5 years of biotech patent prosecution experience

  • Advanced degree (Ph.D. preferred) in a life sciences discipline

  • USPTO Registration Number (Patent Bar membership) is required

  • Candidates must pass the patent bar exam either prior to joining or within the first 12 months of employment

Vacancy posted 9 days ago
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