Senior Counsel - Patent Medicinal/Pharmaceutical Chemistry

Remote – US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with scientists to identify patentable materials
• Draft, file, and prosecute patent applications globally
• Conduct prior art searches to support patentability assessments
• Analyze existing patents and create freedom-to-operate opinions
• Perform due diligence for licensing opportunities
• Negotiate and draft research agreements with partners
• Advise R&D and business teams on IP-related legal matters
• Assist in litigation, including patent challenges and defenses

Qualifications

• J.D. or LL.M. degree from an accredited law school, with U.S. bar admission
• 4+ years of experience in intellectual property law
• Registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
• 10+ years of patent or IP law experience preferred, especially in biotechnology
• Advanced degree (master's or Ph.D.) in organic or medicinal chemistry preferred
• Strong communication, legal drafting, and analytical skills essential
• Experience with adversarial patent proceedings is a plus

Pay

$250,321 – $338,670 annually

Benefits

• Comprehensive employee benefits package including health coverage
• Retirement and Savings Plan with company contributions
• Discretionary annual bonus program possible
• Stock-based long-term incentive plans available
• Award-winning time-off plans offered
• Flexible work models to support work/life balance