Intellectual Property Senior Associate or Senior Counsel

Husch Blackwell LLP is a national law firm with multiple locations across the United States, dedicated to our clients and the industries they serve. We have an immediate opening for an Intellectual Property Senior Associate or Senior Counsel in our Healthcare, Life Sciences & Education business unit.

About the role

The ideal candidate will be registered with the USPTO and hold a Ph.D. in Biotechnology, Biotechnology Engineering, or a related field of study. You will work primarily with attorneys in our Healthcare, Life Sciences & Education team and have experience with one or more of the following:

• Global patent prosecution and portfolio management
• Freedom to operate and patent clearance
• Licensing and other technology transactions
• Due diligence related to mergers and acquisitions

We will consider candidates for any of our offices, including our virtual office, The Link.

Requirements

• Minimum of six years of experience preferred
• Active bar license in the state corresponding with the office to which you are applying, or commitment to obtain one as soon as possible
• Excellent academic credentials
• Superior interpersonal skills and a demonstrated record of working well under pressure
• Exceptional judgment and ability to effectively handle multiple projects
• Ability to articulate legal strategies and courses of action
• Commitment to the community

Skills

We look for proactive, dynamic, and entrepreneurial individuals with varied backgrounds, interests, and experience for a diverse candidate pool.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefit package including:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Additional benefits and perks

Pay

Compensation ranges for this position vary by location and role (Associate or Senior Counsel), commensurate with qualifications and experience:

• Associate:
  • New York, Virginia, Vermont, Washington, D.C.: $260,000–$340,000
  • California, Colorado, Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Washington: $250,000–$340,000
  • Illinois: $235,000–$320,000
  • Minnesota: $235,000–$300,000
  • All other markets: varies based on market data

  Associates are eligible for an Associate Performance Bonus and Client Development Bonus.

• Senior Counsel:
  • New York, Virginia, Vermont, Washington, D.C.: $155,000–$350,000
  • California, Colorado, Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Washington: $170,000–$350,000
  • Illinois: $180,000–$340,000
  • Minnesota: $180,000–$300,000
  • All other markets: varies based on market data