Associate or Of Counsel - Intellectual Property

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an Associate or Of Counsel to join its Intellectual Property group in Minneapolis, MN. The candidate will engage in patent prosecution and provide comprehensive intellectual property services to clients in the life sciences sector.

Duties

• Draft and prosecute patent applications.
• Prepare patent opinion letters.
• Provide patent counseling to clients.
• Conduct patent due diligence studies for business transactions.
• Collaborate with other practices to offer full services to life science companies.

Requirements

• Advanced degree with 7+ years of relevant experience.
• Background in life sciences, biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, chemicals, or materials science.
• Previous law firm or industry experience.
• Current patent bar membership.

Education

• Advanced degree in a relevant field.

Certifications

• Patent bar membership.

Skills

• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal skills.
• Superior academic credentials.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life and long-term disability insurance.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• 401K plan.
• Paid Time Off and paid holidays.
• Bonus opportunities.

This firm focuses its practice around value, reputation, reach, leadership, pro bono, and diversity core values. Their main practice areas focus on a variety of matters including banking, bankruptcy, corporate, energy, environment, ERISA, intellectual property, labor and employment, litigation, real estate, tax, and trusts and estates. They pride themselves on providing sound legal counsel and informing their clients on a number of topics through blogs, publications, and hosting educational events.