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 role in any of our offices, including our virtual office, The Link.

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.

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
• 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
• Demonstrated record of working well under pressure
• Exceptional judgment and ability to handle multiple projects
• Ability to articulate legal strategies and courses of action

Qualifications

• Superior interpersonal skills
• Commitment to the community
• Proactive, dynamic, and entrepreneurial mindset

Benefits

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

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 depending 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 depending on market data

Compensation is commensurate with qualifications and experience.