IP Senior Associate (Chemistry) -Palo Alto

Job Description

Job Description

Intellectual Property Associate – Chemistry

Direct Counsel represents an AmLaw 100 firm seeking a highly motivated Intellectual Property Associate with 3–5 years of post-JD experience to join its sophisticated IP practice. This position may be based in Boston, Denver, New York, Palo Alto, or Washington, DC .

The attorney will have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge patent prosecution and litigation matters involving chemistry, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, and other innovative technologies.

• Handle sophisticated patent prosecution and litigation matters.
• Advise clients on patent portfolio management, development, and patentability .
• Conduct competitive landscape analyses and develop intellectual property strategies.
• Work with clients across the chemistry, pharmaceutical, and biotechnology industries.
• Collaborate with experienced attorneys and clients on complex IP matters.

• 3–5 years of post-JD experience with substantial experience in both patent prosecution and litigation.
• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Ph.D. in Chemistry required; Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry strongly preferred.
• Experience working with patents involving chemistry, pharmaceuticals, and biotechnology .
• Knowledge of patent portfolio management, patent development, competitive landscape analysis, and patentability .
• Admission to practice before the USPTO .
• Active state bar admission and membership in good standing in the jurisdiction where the attorney will be based ( MA, NY, CA, CO, or DC ).
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and strategic-thinking abilities.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a collaborative team.
• Candidates should be prepared to submit law school, undergraduate, and graduate school transcripts .