Intellectual Property - Life Sciences - Midlevel Associate
Direct CounselBoston, Massachusetts, United States
Posted April 22, 2025
225000 - 435000 USD year
Full Time
About the Company
Direct Counsel is a full-service legal staffing and recruiting firm that specializes in both temporary and permanent placements across the United States. Leveraging deep local market knowledge, the company excels at sourcing, retaining, and deploying top-tier attorneys, paralegals, legal secretaries, and administrative professionals on short-term, long-term, and direct-hire engagements. Its comprehensive suite of services—including specialized searches, talent building, and legal assistance—ensures clients receive highly qualified legal talent tailored to their specific needs. Direct Counsel’s distinctive advantage lies in its proven ability to quickly match clients with the right professionals, thereby enhancing operational efficiency and legal team performance.
Job Description
Direct Counsel is partnering with a top global law firm seeking a mid-level Patent Prosecution Associate for its premier Life Sciences IP practice. This is an exceptional opportunity for attorneys and scientists passionate about advancing groundbreaking biotechnology innovations through strategic patent protection.
Requirements
- 1–5 years of experience in biotechnology-focused patent prosecution
- Advanced degree (preferably a Ph.D.) in a life sciences discipline
- USPTO registration is required
- Ability to partner with fast-moving biotech clients
- Clear, precise communication skills (written and oral)
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical and financial benefits
- 401(k) participation
- Paid vacation
- Sick time
- Parental leave