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Palo Alto office of an AmLaw firm seeks intellectual property chemical patent agent with 2+ years of patent preparation and prosecution experience. The candidate will join the Intellectual Property Department's Chemical, Biotechnology and Pharmaceutical Practice Group. Must hold an advanced degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, or a related field and have strong patent preparation experience - domestic and international, specifically in organic chemistry, biochemistry, biotechnology or similar technology. Experience preparing responses to Office Actions issued by the USPTO is required. Must be admitted before the USPTO, or should be scheduled to take the Patent Bar in the near future. Mandarin language skills are a plus. Legal

The candidate should have immediately transferable skills, with a strong academic background, excellent written and oral communication skills.

A well-known, top-drawer firm with an especially strong health care practice, this firm offers offices across the U.S. in addition to European and Asian outposts. The firm is on an upward trajectory, with savvy acquisitions in hot markets marking the last decade. The accolades and honors keep rolling in for this firm, meaning that attorneys can be sure they will be among the best and the brightest. A full-service firm with excellence in business law, litigation, and intellectual property, this is an excellent place to start or accelerate one?s career.

Patent Agents - Pharmacology, Patent Agents - Chemistry, Patent Agents - Biotechnology, Patent Agents - Biochemistry

Full-Time

Palo Alto office of an AmLaw firm seeks intellectual property chemical patent associate attorney with 2+ years of patent preparation and prosecution experience. The candidate will join the Intellectual Property Department's Chemical, Biotechnology and Pharmaceutical Practice Group. Must hold an advanced degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, or a related field and have strong patent preparation experience - domestic and international, specifically in organic chemistry, biochemistry, biotechnology or similar technology. Experience preparing responses to Office Actions issued by the USPTO is required. Must be admitted before the USPTO, or should be scheduled to take the Patent Bar in the near future. Mandarin language skills are a plus. Must be in good standing and an active member of the Bar of the state. Legal

The candidate should have immediately transferable skills, with a strong academic background, excellent written and oral communication skills. Must hold a JD degree from an ABA-approved law school.

A well-known, top-drawer firm with an especially strong health care practice, this firm offers offices across the U.S. in addition to European and Asian outposts. The firm is on an upward trajectory, with savvy acquisitions in hot markets marking the last decade. The accolades and honors keep rolling in for this firm, meaning that attorneys can be sure they will be among the best and the brightest. A full-service firm with excellence in business law, litigation, and intellectual property, this is an excellent place to start or accelerate one?s career.

IP - Patent - Pharmacology, IP - Patent - Chemistry, IP - Patent - Biotechnology, IP - Patent - Biochemistry

Full-Time

Palo Alto office of an AmLaw firm seeks electronics patent associate attorney with 2+ years of patent preparation and prosecution experience. The candidate must hold a Bachelor's or advanced degree in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, or a related field and have strong patent prosecution skills. Must preferably have technical and/or patent experience with digital and analog electronics, optoelectronics, materials engineering, semiconductor fabrication technologies, memory devices, systems and architectures, signal processing (audio signal processing) and augmented/virtual reality applications (including use of haptic inputs and/or outputs). Must be in good standing and an active member of the California State Bar. Must be registered to practice before the Patent Office. Legal

The candidate should have strong legal writing and research skills, top academics and law firm experience. Must hold a JD degree from an ABA-approved law school.

A well-known, top-drawer firm with an especially strong health care practice, this firm offers offices across the U.S. in addition to European and Asian outposts. The firm is on an upward trajectory, with savvy acquisitions in hot markets marking the last decade. The accolades and honors keep rolling in for this firm, meaning that attorneys can be sure they will be among the best and the brightest. A full-service firm with excellence in business law, litigation, and intellectual property, this is an excellent place to start or accelerate one?s career.

IP - Patent - Physics, IP - Patent - Electrical Engineering

Full-Time

Palo Alto office of an AmLaw firm seeks biotechnology associate attorney with 2+ years of patent preparation and prosecution experience to join the firm's pre-eminent, national Intellectual Property Department's Chemical, Biotechnology and Pharmaceutical Practice Group. The candidate must hold an advanced degree in Biotechnology, Molecular Biology or a related field and have strong patent preparation experience. Experience preparing responses to Office Actions issued by the USPTO is required. Must have law firm experience and/or industry experience. Admission before the USPTO is required. Must be in good standing and an active member of the Bar. Legal

The candidate should have immediately transferable skills, with a strong academic background, excellent written and oral communication skills. Must hold a JD degree from an ABA-approved law school.

A well-known, top-drawer firm with an especially strong health care practice, this firm offers offices across the U.S. in addition to European and Asian outposts. The firm is on an upward trajectory, with savvy acquisitions in hot markets marking the last decade. The accolades and honors keep rolling in for this firm, meaning that attorneys can be sure they will be among the best and the brightest. A full-service firm with excellence in business law, litigation, and intellectual property, this is an excellent place to start or accelerate one?s career.

IP - Patent - Molecular Biology, IP - Patent - Biotechnology

Full-Time

Palo Alto office of an AmLaw firm seeks biotechnology patent agent with 2+ years of patent preparation and prosecution experience to join the firm's pre-eminent, national Intellectual Property Department's Chemical, Biotechnology and Pharmaceutical Practice Group. The candidate must hold an advanced degree in Biotechnology, Molecular Biology or a related field and have strong patent preparation experience. Experience preparing responses to Office Actions issued by the USPTO is required. Must have law firm experience and/or industry experience. Admission before the USPTO is required. Must be in good standing and an active member of the Bar. Legal

The candidate should have immediately transferable skills, with a strong academic background, excellent written and oral communication skills.

A well-known, top-drawer firm with an especially strong health care practice, this firm offers offices across the U.S. in addition to European and Asian outposts. The firm is on an upward trajectory, with savvy acquisitions in hot markets marking the last decade. The accolades and honors keep rolling in for this firm, meaning that attorneys can be sure they will be among the best and the brightest. A full-service firm with excellence in business law, litigation, and intellectual property, this is an excellent place to start or accelerate one?s career.

Patent Agents - Molecular Biology, Patent Agents - Biotechnology

Full-Time

Palo Alto office of an AmLaw firm seeks Venture Counsel. The candidate will work closely with clients under the direction of attorneys. Will support private emerging companies with daily corporate support and transactional work, including venture capital financings. Should be an active member of the California Bar. Legal

The candidate should have a J.D. degree. Should preferably have strong academic credentials and excellent communication and organizational skills. Must be able to work effectively in a team environment with other attorneys, paralegals, and executive assistants within the department.

This Vault Law 100 and one of the Best Law Firm in the Emerging Companies & Venture Capital firm boasts cutting-edge clients, pleasant people, and a flexible work/life balance. The firm is a global player with very deep tech roots and has been ranked among the top 10 M&A advisors in the nation. As the premier provider of legal services to technology, life sciences, and growth enterprises worldwide, the firm is appealing to associates for fostering an entrepreneurial and collaborative environment across its attorney ranks, emphasizing the importance of mentorship, career growth, and building leadership and relationship skills with clients and colleagues. Compensation at this firm is competitive with peer firms in the region.

Corporate - Venture Capital

Full-Time

Palo Alto office of an AmLaw firm seeks technology transactions attorney with 3-6 years of licensing/partnering experience. The candidate will focus on strategic partnering and other commercial transactions for biopharmaceutical and other life science companies with significant client interaction and the potential to function in a broader general counsel capacity with clients on day-to-day and mergers and acquisitions matters. Other significant corporate, transactional and/or intellectual property (litigation or prosecution) experience will be considered. A biological sciences, chemistry and/or business background, as well as in-house legal experience, will also be considered favorably. Legal

This Vault Law 100 and one of the Best Law Firm in the Emerging Companies & Venture Capital firm boasts cutting-edge clients, pleasant people, and a flexible work/life balance. The firm is a global player with very deep tech roots and has been ranked among the top 10 M&A advisors in the nation. As the premier provider of legal services to technology, life sciences, and growth enterprises worldwide, the firm is appealing to associates for fostering an entrepreneurial and collaborative environment across its attorney ranks, emphasizing the importance of mentorship, career growth, and building leadership and relationship skills with clients and colleagues. Compensation at this firm is competitive with peer firms in the region.

Technology Transactions

Full-Time

Palo Alto office of an AmLaw firm seeks corporate associate attorney with 2-4 years of experience. The candidate should have experience working on growth equity, mid-market buyouts, portfolio company exits, and control investment for private equity fund clients. Legal

The candidate should have excellent writing, presentation and interpersonal skills, and strong academic credentials.

This Vault Law 100 and one of the Best Law Firm in the Emerging Companies & Venture Capital firm boasts cutting-edge clients, pleasant people, and a flexible work/life balance. The firm is a global player with very deep tech roots and has been ranked among the top 10 M&A advisors in the nation. As the premier provider of legal services to technology, life sciences, and growth enterprises worldwide, the firm is appealing to associates for fostering an entrepreneurial and collaborative environment across its attorney ranks, emphasizing the importance of mentorship, career growth, and building leadership and relationship skills with clients and colleagues. Compensation at this firm is competitive with peer firms in the region.

Corporate - Private Equity

Full-Time

Palo Alto office of an AmLaw firm seeks patent prosecution associate attorney with 1-4 years of experience. The candidate will work in the firm's Life Sciences patent group. Will draft and prosecute patent applications, prepare patent opinion letters, provide Intellectual Property counseling to clients, and conduct patent due diligence studies in connection with business transactions. Supervise junior attorneys and patent agents as part of global client service teams. Must have backgrounds in one of the following fields: cell or molecular biology, immunology, biochemistry, bioinformatics, organic chemistry, medicinal chemistry, cancer biology, pharmacology, chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, organic synthetic chemistry, organic chemistry, genetics, immunology, biophysics, biomedical engineering, or digital health focused disciplines. Advanced degree is preferred. Current Patent Bar membership with previous law firm experience is required. Legal

The candidate should have strong verbal, written, and interpersonal skills, superior academic credentials.

This Vault Law 100 and one of the Best Law Firm in the Emerging Companies & Venture Capital firm boasts cutting-edge clients, pleasant people, and a flexible work/life balance. The firm is a global player with very deep tech roots and has been ranked among the top 10 M&A advisors in the nation. As the premier provider of legal services to technology, life sciences, and growth enterprises worldwide, the firm is appealing to associates for fostering an entrepreneurial and collaborative environment across its attorney ranks, emphasizing the importance of mentorship, career growth, and building leadership and relationship skills with clients and colleagues. Compensation at this firm is competitive with peer firms in the region.

IP - Patent - Pharmacology, IP - Patent - Organic chemistry, IP - Patent - Genetics, IP - Patent - Chemistry, IP - Patent - Biology, IP - Patent - Biochemistry, IP - Patent - Mechanical

Full-Time

Palo Alto office of an AmLaw firm seeks litigation associate attorney with 3-6 years of experience with commercial and securities litigation and/or government investigations. The candidate should preferably have CA Bar admission. Legal

The candidate must have excellent academic credentials, oral, written and interpersonal skills.

This Vault Law 100 and one of the Best Law Firm in the Emerging Companies & Venture Capital firm boasts cutting-edge clients, pleasant people, and a flexible work/life balance. The firm is a global player with very deep tech roots and has been ranked among the top 10 M&A advisors in the nation. As the premier provider of legal services to technology, life sciences, and growth enterprises worldwide, the firm is appealing to associates for fostering an entrepreneurial and collaborative environment across its attorney ranks, emphasizing the importance of mentorship, career growth, and building leadership and relationship skills with clients and colleagues. Compensation at this firm is competitive with peer firms in the region.

Litigation - White Collar Crime, Litigation - Securities Litigation, Litigation - General/Commercial

Full-Time