Senior IP Paralegal

Flagship Pioneering•Cambridge, MA

1d•$108,000 - $148,500

About The Position

Flagship Pioneering is seeking a highly experienced Senior IP Paralegal to join its IP Operations Team and report to the Head of IP Operations. The role supports the patent prosecution practice of several internal intellectual property attorneys and a broader community of legal professionals across the Flagship ecosystem. It is suited to a proactive, motivated professional who thrives in a dynamic environment and is interested in improving practices to make work more efficient and productive. The Senior IP Paralegal independently manages assigned international patent portfolios and dockets, prepares and coordinates patent filings and related formalities at counsel’s direction, and maintains patent records and reports for business, legal, and portfolio needs. The role also monitors procedural requirements, helps implement updated processes, mentors junior staff, and coordinates with internal and external stakeholders. The position offers exposure to transactions and company building, including venture financing, strategic partnerships, licensing, acquisitions, and innovative business models. The salary range is $108,000–$148,500, with compensation dependent on qualifications, skills, competencies, and experience. Flagship Pioneering currently offers healthcare coverage, an annual incentive program, retirement benefits, and other benefits.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree, paralegal degree, or associate’s degree.
At least 5 years of relevant experience as a broad-based patent paralegal in a law firm or corporate setting with a significant patent practice.
Expertise in U.S. patent prosecution rules and procedures and ability to review and process a broad range of USPTO and national patent office communications.
Advanced ability to independently draft and file patent prosecution documents and formalities.
Broad understanding of global patent processes, including PCT and U.S. patent laws and regulations.
Advanced proficiency with IP management and docketing software, electronic filing systems, and legal research databases.
Proficiency with standard business software, including SharePoint and Outlook; openness to adopting AI-assisted legal and IP tools as the practice evolves.
Advanced organizational, portfolio management, and docket maintenance skills.
Self-motivation and demonstrated ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment, manage time and workflow productively, and work under pressure with limited oversight.
Ability to balance operational strategy with meticulous attention to detail.
Superior communication skills and ability to communicate effectively with a broad variety of stakeholders.
Results-driven, high-performing, and highly collaborative work style.

Nice To Haves

Experience with CPI and iManage is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Independently manage assigned international patent portfolios and dockets, including intake and workflow coordination, deadline and status monitoring, data-quality review, filing and fee instructions, and escalation of material risks to attorneys.
At counsel’s direction, prepare, coordinate, and/or file patent applications and formalities, including provisional applications, PCT filings, national-phase entries, assignments, declarations, powers of attorney, and recordations.
Prepare and maintain patent schedules, ownership records, filing-status reports, and supporting documentation for financings, diligence, corporate transactions, audits, and portfolio reporting.
Monitor USPTO, PCT, and selected foreign-office procedural requirements, identify operational impacts, and work with attorneys to implement updated processes and guidance.
Mentor and train junior paralegals and staff.
Coordinate and communicate with internal company departments and cross-functional personnel, outside counsel, foreign associates, inventors, and vendors.