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 in our Healthcare, Life Sciences & Education business unit.

About the role

We are seeking an Intellectual Property Senior Associate or Senior Counsel with a minimum of six years of experience. The candidate will work primarily with attorneys in our Healthcare, Life Sciences & Education business unit and may be based in any of our offices, including our virtual office, The Link.

The ideal candidate will be registered with the USPTO and hold a Ph.D. in Biotechnology, Biotechnology Engineering, or a related field of study. 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.

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

Qualifications

• Minimum of six years of experience in intellectual property law
• USPTO registration
• Ph.D. in Biotechnology, Biotechnology Engineering, or a related field
• Active bar license (or commitment to obtain one promptly)
• Excellent academic credentials
• Demonstrated record of working well under pressure
• Exceptional judgment and ability to handle multiple projects
• Superior interpersonal and articulation skills
• Commitment to community and diverse perspectives

Benefits

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

Pay

Compensation ranges vary by location and role, 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
• 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