Bio Patent Counseling Associate

Job Overview

A leading law firm with a top-ranked Intellectual Property practice is seeking a Bio Patent Counseling Associate with a strong focus on life sciences. This opportunity is ideal for professionals with deep technical backgrounds and legal expertise in patent prosecution and counseling within the biotechnology and pharmaceutical sectors. The role involves strategic advisory, patent portfolio development, and regulatory engagement for high-profile biotech and pharmaceutical clients.

Location

• Charlotte, NC

Duties

• Provide strategic counseling and prosecution services related to patents in the life sciences sector.

• Represent clients in global patent portfolio development, including due diligence and transactional support.

• Advise on patent infringement defense and avoidance.

• Participate in post-grant proceedings and disputes before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

• Develop protection strategies for second-generation drugs and biologics.

• Conduct non-infringement and invalidity analyses for biotech innovations.

Requirements

• Minimum of 4 years of experience in patent counseling and prosecution.

• Background in handling patent strategies for life sciences clients, including biotech companies and investors.

• Prior work involving international patent portfolio development and IP lifecycle management.

• Experience with IP due diligence and post-grant proceedings.

• Prior work in or exposure to the pharmaceutical industry is a strong plus.

Education

• Ph.D. in Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, or a related life sciences discipline.

Certifications

• Must be registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

Skills

• In-depth understanding of patent law and USPTO procedures.

• Strong analytical and strategic thinking in relation to biotech innovations.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to manage multiple high-profile client matters efficiently.

• Proven track record of successful client advocacy and support.

Benefits

• Opportunity to work with a top-ranked, internationally recognized Intellectual Property team.

• Exposure to leading biotech and pharmaceutical clients and high-impact legal work.

• Professional growth in a dynamic and supportive legal environment.

The North Carolina law office opened eight years ago. Areas of expertise include structured finance-securitization, and financial services-investment management. The law practice staffs twelve skillful attorneys. There are four key areas of practice. Disciplines consist of capital markets structured finance, asset-backed; commercial mortgage-backed securitization, commercial real estate loan origination, and syndicated loan transactions.