Mid-level Intellectual Property Biotech Associate Attorney

Madison office of a BCG Attorney Search Top Ranked Law Firm seeks mid-level intellectual property biotech associate attorney with 3+ years of experience working on patent prosecution, strategic management of patent portfolios, freedom-to-operate opinions, due diligence analysis and landscape analysis. The candidate should have an undergraduate degree or an advanced degree in a biology related field - or the equivalent in experience. A PhD in an applicable science to biotech related patent prosecution such as molecular biology, microbiology or immunology is preferred. Must have a very strong academic record paired with the skills, enthusiasm and commitment to become a partner at this firm.

This large firm operates like a small law firm, with offices across the nation, and the quality of its attorneys and work is high. The firm's lawyers try cases all over the nations, and try more cases than most firms in the country. The firm hires the best and brightest from top national and regional law schools. The pay is average, but the billable requirement is reasonable. People work hard, but the firm realizes that quality of life is just as important. The firm handles virtually all types of litigation and transactional law. It has been a legal powerhouse in the Midwest for a long time. The size allows the firm to handle the most complex transactions and cases, and its clients include many Fortune 500 companies. Associates are allowed to choose the practice areas and specific assignments that interest them, and they will be challenged with responsibility and client contact.