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Boston office of our client seeks biotech transactions attorney with preferably 2-6 years of licensing/partnering experience. The candidate focuses 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

Superior academic credentials and excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills are required for this position.

Boston office of our client seeks biotech tech transactions attorney preferably with 4-8 years of licensing/partnering experience. The candidate will join the practice that focuses on strategic partnering and other commercial transactions for biotechnology and other life science companies (including pharmaceutical, medical device, diagnostic, discovery tools and digital health), with significant client interaction and the potential to function in a broader counseling capacity with clients on day-to-day matters. Should preferably have other significant corporate, transactional and/or intellectual property (litigation or prosecution) experience. A biological sciences, chemistry and/or business background, as well as in-house legal experience, will also be considered favorably. Legal

Superior academic credentials and excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills are required for this position.

Boston office of our client seeks patent prosecution associate attorney with 2-4years of experience. The candidate 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 and working with other practices in the firm to provide full service to life science companies. Should have backgrounds in one of the following fields: immunology, molecular biology, chemistry, or biochemistry. Advanced degree is preferred. Legal

Strong verbal, written and interpersonal skills, superior academic credentials is needed.

Boston office of our client seeks materials science patent attorney with 1-4 years of experience. The candidate must hold a degree in Materials Science (or Chemical Engineering with significant experience with materials science). Must preferably have experience with mechanical and electromechanical technologies. Law firm experience is preferred. Must be in good standing and an active member of the MA State Bar. Should be registered to practice before the Patent Office. Legal

Strong writing, research, and communication skills required. Must hold a JD degree from an ABA-approved law school. Must have strong academic background.

This firm is fairly large nationally, with a mid-sized Boston office. The practice in the Boston office is fairly similar to that of the firm nationwide: good labor and employment work, health care, and general corporate and securities work. The attorneys here do complain that they occasionally feel a bit like a franchise, not seeing a good deal of overall unity. Nonetheless, the Boston and New York offices are fairly well connected and together cover most major practice areas. The advantages here are practice areas that get high points for interest from associates. That being said, these practice areas, like employment defense, are not big revenue drivers. Therefore, the salaries here are decidedly less than the big firm market, although not below market in general.

Boston office of our client seeks biotechnology or pharmaceutical patent associate attorney with 2+ years of patent preparation and prosecution experience. The candidate should have major law firm experience and/or industry experience. Must hold an advanced degree in Biotechnology, Molecular Biology, Chemistry, Immunology, or a related field. Must be in good standing and an active member of the MA Bar. Admission before the USPTO will be required. Legal

The candidate must 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.

This firm is fairly large nationally, with a mid-sized Boston office. The practice in the Boston office is fairly similar to that of the firm nationwide: good labor and employment work, health care, and general corporate and securities work. The attorneys here do complain that they occasionally feel a bit like a franchise, not seeing a good deal of overall unity. Nonetheless, the Boston and New York offices are fairly well connected and together cover most major practice areas. The advantages here are practice areas that get high points for interest from associates. That being said, these practice areas, like employment defense, are not big revenue drivers. Therefore, the salaries here are decidedly less than the big firm market, although not below market in general.

Boston office of our client seeks junior staff patent associate attorney with 2-5 years of experience drafting and prosecuting patent applications. The candidate will join the growing intellectual property prosecution, transactions and strategy practice group. Must preferably have an advanced degree in organic chemistry, molecular biology, immunology or other related biology fields. Legal

Strong writing, organizational and communication skills is needed.

This prestigious international law firm has 18 offices globally and has a team of over 1100 attorneys. Founded in the early 1930s, this firm works in the areas of telecommunications, hospitality, health, aerospace and defense, hedge funds, sports law, renewable energy, emissions and new products, chemicals, airport and aviation, mining and metals, diversified manufacturing, software and IT services, alcohol regulatory and distribution, insurance, food, beverage and agribusiness and computer hardware and networking.

Boston office of our client seeks patent attorney with 1-4 years of experience. The candidate will join the busy life science focused patent counseling, prosecution, and litigation practice. Will conduct prior art database searches for patentability and freedom to operate analyses. Analyze patent and scientific papers and documents to assist patent attorneys on patent prosecution, counseling, and litigation. Draft patent applications and responses to office actions; and advise lawyers on technology issues in preparation for depositions. Should have Ph.D in Biotechnology or a related field. Broad scientific knowledge in biotechnology or related field is required. Must be registered to practice before the U.S. Patent Office. Legal

Creative lawyering in a laid back environment is big draw for associates at this Amlaw firm. This California-based firm is highly regarded as one of the most innovative firms in the market. The firm is best known for its technology work and life sciences clients, and is generally recognized as the top legal provider for emerging companies. The California culture of the firm fosters a collaborative and social workplace, while the sophisticated training and meaningful attorney mentorship help develop associates into world class lawyers.

Boston office of our client seeks patent attorney with 1-4 years of chemistry experience. The candidate will conduct prior art database searches for patentability and freedom to operate analyses. Will analyze patent and scientific papers and documents to assist patent attorneys on patent prosecution, counseling, and litigation. Draft patent applications and responses to office actions and advise lawyers on technology issues in preparation for depositions. Should have a Ph.D in organic chemistry. Must be focused on patent counseling, prosecution, and litigation practice. Broad scientific knowledge in biotechnology or related field is required. Must be registered to practice before the U.S. Patent Office. Legal

Creative lawyering in a laid back environment is big draw for associates at this Amlaw firm. This California-based firm is highly regarded as one of the most innovative firms in the market. The firm is best known for its technology work and life sciences clients, and is generally recognized as the top legal provider for emerging companies. The California culture of the firm fosters a collaborative and social workplace, while the sophisticated training and meaningful attorney mentorship help develop associates into world class lawyers.

Boston office of our client seeks patent attorney with 1-3 years of experience. The candidate must have some experience drafting and prosecuting patent applications and conducting IP due diligence and FTO analyses. A strong technical background in biological or chemical sciences is required. An advanced degree is required (Ph.D. is preferred. An MS with substantial industry experience will be considered). Registration with the USPTO is required. Prior law firm experience is preferred. Legal

This large Boston firm has a surprisingly good government and regulatory practice, with the added bonus that their attorneys do not have to split their work with Washington DC lawyers in the same practice. This is a firm made up of well-rounded but most certainly well-pedigreed attorneys who come off unusually polished and professional. Associates here are generally quite satisfied, if not a little put off by what at times can be a bit of a competitive environment, both inside and outside the office. The strengths are that associates generally know whether they are 'on track' to make partner, and work in an environment that is designed with the appropriate mentoring and support staff to help associate development and training along.

Boston office of our client seeks junior patent attorney with 1-3 years of experience and a strong technical background in chemistry. The candidate should have some experience drafting and prosecuting patent applications and conducting IP due diligence and FTO analyses. Advanced degree is required (PhD is preferred; will consider an MS with substantial industry experience). Registration with the USPTO is required; prior firm experience is preferred. Legal

This large Boston firm has a surprisingly good government and regulatory practice, with the added bonus that their attorneys do not have to split their work with Washington DC lawyers in the same practice. This is a firm made up of well-rounded but most certainly well-pedigreed attorneys who come off unusually polished and professional. Associates here are generally quite satisfied, if not a little put off by what at times can be a bit of a competitive environment, both inside and outside the office. The strengths are that associates generally know whether they are 'on track' to make partner, and work in an environment that is designed with the appropriate mentoring and support staff to help associate development and training along.