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 across our firm, focusing on global patent prosecution and portfolio management, freedom to operate and patent clearance, licensing and other technology transactions, and due diligence related to mergers and acquisitions.
We will consider candidates for any of our offices, including our virtual office, The Link. Candidates should have an active bar license in the state corresponding with the office to which they are applying or commit to obtaining one as soon as possible.
Requirements
- Minimum of six years of experience in intellectual property law
- Registered with the USPTO
- Ph.D. in Biotechnology, Biotechnology Engineering, or a related field
- 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
- Excellent academic credentials
- Active bar license (or commitment to obtain one promptly)
Qualifications
- Exceptional judgment and ability to articulate legal strategies
- Proven ability to handle multiple projects effectively under pressure
- Superior interpersonal skills and a demonstrated commitment to the community
- Proactive, dynamic, and entrepreneurial mindset
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Comprehensive benefits package including:
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Associate Performance Bonus and Client Development Bonus eligibility
Pay
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
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
Compensation is commensurate with qualifications and experience.