Intellectual Property Associate - Life Sciences

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a highly motivated and detail-oriented Intellectual Property attorney with a strong background in life sciences patent disputes to join their team in New York. The candidate will engage in complex litigation, including Hatch-Waxman and Biologics cases, representing innovator pharmaceutical companies in district court and before the PTAB.

Duties

• Represent clients in high-stakes patent disputes.
• Develop and implement litigation strategies.
• Manage litigation processes and timelines.
• Provide client counseling and support.

Requirements

• Experience in life sciences patent litigation.
• Familiarity with Hatch-Waxman and Biologics litigation.
• Experience representing pharmaceutical companies.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree.

Certifications

• Admission to the New York State Bar.

Skills

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

Benefits

• Health care coverage.
• Retirement benefits.
• Paid time off, including sick and vacation days.
• Parental leave.
• Basic life insurance.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Performance-based bonuses.

This Vault 50 leading international law firm has been consistently ranked among the world's top law firms in industry surveys and major publications. Associates emphasize the firm's flexibility and the ability to work on cutting-edge, high-stakes matters with brilliant attorneys, as well as the ability to advise clients on some of today's most complex and significant matters. Associates described the firm as laid back and a BigLaw paradise. Associates are drawn to the firm's impressive reputation and headline hitting cases. One associate remarked at how happy he noticed attorneys working at this firm were. Junior attorneys obtain experience in document review and drafting, motion drafting, appellate brief drafting, first-chairing depositions, and working on memoranda for major clients. The firm is distinctively positioned in today's global marketplace and offers unparalleled, innovative thinking for clients with the most challenging needs. The attorneys at this firm aspire to handle all matters as partners with their clients. The firm leads retreats across its offices, allowing great networking opportunities. The firm also emphasizes a strong diversity and pro bono on its attorneys.