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Pharmaceutical Patent Litigation Associate Attorney

$260k - $365k

Direct Counsel

Job Description

Job Description

Pharmaceutical Patent Litigation Associate Attorney

Direct Counsel is seeking a Pharmaceutical Patent Litigation Associate Attorney to join a prestigious Am Law firm in Boston, Houston, San Francisco, Silicon Valley, or Washington, D.C.

This is an exceptional opportunity for an attorney with 3+ years of life sciences patent litigation experience to join a nationally recognized Intellectual Property practice. The team represents leading biotechnology, pharmaceutical, and medical device companies in sophisticated patent disputes, including Hatch-Waxman litigation, PTAB proceedings, and complex federal court litigation involving cutting-edge technologies.

Responsibilities
  • Represent pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device clients in complex patent litigation before federal courts.

  • Handle Hatch-Waxman litigation and provide strategic counseling on patent disputes.

  • Participate in proceedings before the U.S. Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB).

  • Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, claim construction filings, and other substantive litigation documents.

  • Work closely with technical experts and fact witnesses, including preparing for and defending depositions.

  • Conduct legal and scientific research involving complex life sciences technologies.

  • Develop litigation strategies in collaboration with clients and multidisciplinary legal teams.

  • Manage sophisticated intellectual property disputes from inception through trial and appeal.

Qualifications
  • J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school.

  • Active membership in a U.S. state bar.

  • 3+ years of patent litigation experience involving life sciences, pharmaceutical, or medical device technologies.

  • Experience with Hatch-Waxman litigation and complex patent disputes.

  • Bachelor's degree in Biology, Chemistry, or another scientific discipline relevant to the pharmaceutical industry.

  • Registration to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), or eligibility to obtain registration, is preferred.

  • Experience taking and defending depositions and working with technical and expert witnesses.

  • Excellent analytical, legal research, drafting, writing, and oral advocacy skills.

  • Outstanding academic credentials and a demonstrated commitment to exceptional client service.

Compensation & Benefits
  • Salary: $260,000-$365,000, commensurate with experience and qualifications.

  • Comprehensive benefits package, including:

    • Medical, dental, and vision insurance

    • 401(k) retirement plan

    • Paid time off

    • Annual performance and discretionary bonus eligibility

    • Relocation assistance, where applicable

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