IP Senior Associate - Life Sciences

WilmerDenver, CO
Hybrid

About The Position

WilmerHale is a leading, full-service international law firm with 1,000 lawyers located throughout 12 offices in the United States and Europe. Our lawyers work at the intersection of government, technology, and business and we have a steadfast commitment to quality and excellence in everything we do—a commitment reflected in the continued success of our clients across the globe. We are committed to recruiting, retaining, developing and promoting the best legal talent. Accordingly, the total compensation package — base salary, bonus and benefits —for all lawyers at the firm is highly competitive with that of other major law firms. WilmerHale is seeking a highly motivated and skilled Intellectual Property Associate Attorney to join our thriving IP practice. This position offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge patent prosecution and litigation matters with a team of experienced attorneys. This role can be based in our Boston, Denver, New York, Palo Alto or Washington, DC office. Please submit your law school, undergraduate and graduate school transcripts.

Requirements

  • JD from an accredited law school.
  • Undergraduate degree in Biology.
  • 3-5 years of post-JD experience in both patent prosecution and litigation.
  • Experience with patents in the biotechnology, pharmaceutical, gene therapy, medical device and digital health industries.
  • Knowledge of patent portfolio management and development, competitive landscape analyses, and patentability.
  • Admission to practice before the USPTO.
  • Must be licensed to practice law and in good standing in the state/jurisdiction in which the position is based (MA, NY, CA, CO or DC).
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a collaborative team.

Nice To Haves

  • A life sciences PhD is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Patent prosecution
  • Patent litigation

Benefits

  • Highly competitive total compensation package — base salary, bonus and benefits
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