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.

About the role

The candidate will work primarily with attorneys in our Healthcare, Life Sciences & Education business unit. The ideal candidate will be registered with the USPTO and hold a Ph.D. in Biotechnology, Biotechnology Engineering, or a related field of study.

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

Responsibilities

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

Requirements

• Minimum of six years of experience preferred
• Registered with the USPTO
• Ph.D. in Biotechnology, Biotechnology Engineering, or a related field of study
• 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
• Commitment to the community
• Superior interpersonal skills
• 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

Skills

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

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, and vision
• 401(k)
• Associate Performance Bonus
• Client Development Bonus

Pay

Compensation ranges for this position vary by location and role:

• 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.