Organic Chemistry Patent Attorney

MNF Global•Berwyn, IL

4d•$220,000 - $265,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Advance Your Career in a Premier Life Sciences Patent Practice. A nationally recognized law firm is seeking an experienced Patent Prosecution Attorney to join its expanding Intellectual Property practice. This opportunity is presented by MNF Global, a national legal search firm focused exclusively on intellectual property, patent, and technology attorney placements. The successful candidate will work with innovative biotechnology, pharmaceutical, chemical, and research-driven clients on sophisticated patent matters involving cutting-edge life sciences technologies. This is an outstanding opportunity to join an established practice offering meaningful client interaction, complex work, and long-term career growth.

Requirements

J.D. from an accredited law school.
Admission to the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office required.
Active bar admission in Illinois.
Master's or Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry or a closely related scientific discipline.
Approximately five or more years of patent preparation and prosecution experience in a law firm environment.
Demonstrated ability to independently draft high-quality patent applications and manage complex prosecution matters.
Excellent analytical, writing, communication, and client counseling skills.

Nice To Haves

Synthetic Organic Chemistry
Organic Chemistry
Biochemistry
Pharmaceutical Sciences
Chemical and Life Sciences Innovations

Responsibilities

Prepare and prosecute U.S. and international patent applications.
Develop and manage strategic patent portfolios for biotechnology and pharmaceutical clients.
Advise clients on patent protection strategies throughout the innovation lifecycle.
Work directly with scientists, inventors, research institutions, and in-house counsel.
Collaborate with attorneys across a nationally recognized intellectual property practice.