Intellectual Property Litigation Associate (Life Sciences)

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an Intellectual Property Litigation Associate with a focus on Life Sciences to join their team in San Francisco. The role involves engaging in high-profile patent litigation for major pharmaceutical and biopharma clients across prominent venues nationwide.

Duties

• Engage in large-scale patent and related commercial disputes.
• Represent clients in antitrust and trade secret litigation.
• Participate in patent office and PTAB proceedings.
• Collaborate with a team on strategic litigation approaches.

Requirements

• 3-4 years of life sciences patent litigation experience.
• Background in biological or chemical science required.
• Experience with global or European patents is a plus.
• Federal clerkship experience is desirable.
• Large law firm experience preferred.
• Industry or regulatory experience in biopharma is welcome.
• Strong academic background required.

Education

• Advanced degree in biological or chemical science preferred.

Certifications

• None specified.

Skills

• Strong analytical and research skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Benefits

• Flexible location across firm offices.

This multipractice, international firm has more than 700 lawyers across 11 U.S. and European offices. It offers services in more than 30 practice areas and industry concentrations. The San Francisco office is one of the smaller offices, but it is growing and very important to the success of the entire firm. Compensation and billable hours requirements are on a level with other firms of this size.