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 New York. The role involves engaging in large-scale patent and related commercial disputes, representing pharmaceutical and biopharma clients in high-profile cases nationwide.

Duties

• Engage in patent litigation and related proceedings.
• Collaborate on antitrust, trade secret, and commercial disputes.
• Represent clients in prominent legal venues across the country.

Requirements

• 3-4 years of life sciences patent litigation experience.
• Background in biological or chemical science, advanced degree preferred.
• Experience or interest in patent office/PTAB proceedings.
• Global or European patent exposure 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

• Degree in biological or chemical science.

Certifications

• None specified.

Skills

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

Benefits

• Flexible location across various offices including NY, DC, Philadelphia, San Francisco, and consideration for Boston, LA, Charlotte.

A recent merger has put this firm on the map on a global scale, although the firm's reputation is rather regional. Very much substance over form, this firm boasts international clientele and a sizable New York office without much fanfare of notoriety. We like this firm because, with a the headquarters in a smaller legal market, the philosophy of the firm is more lifestyle oriented than some of the large New York firms. Although associates won't get as many oohs and ahs after pulling out their business card, the sophistication of work and glamour factor with the international clientele competes with some of the big New York shops. For associates willing to forgo a bit in salary, the more than adequate New York office is the best of both worlds in terms of work and lifestyle.