Intellectual Property Senior Associate or Senior Counsel

About the role

Husch Blackwell LLP, a national law firm with multiple locations across the United States, has an immediate opening for an Intellectual Property Senior Associate or Senior Counsel. The candidate will work primarily with attorneys in our Healthcare, Life Sciences & Education business unit.

Requirements

• Minimum of six years of experience preferred
• Registered with the USPTO
• Ph.D. in Biotechnology, Biotechnology Engineering, or a related field of study
• 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
• Commitment to the community
• Superior interpersonal skills and a demonstrated record of working well under pressure
• Active bar license in the state corresponding with the office to which they are applying, or commitment to obtaining one as soon as possible

Skills

• Exceptional judgment
• Ability to effectively handle multiple projects
• Ability to articulate legal strategies and courses of action
• Proactive, dynamic, and entrepreneurial mindset

Benefits

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

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 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

Offices include multiple locations across the United States, as well as a virtual office, The Link.