ANDA Attorney

Merchant & Gould P.C.; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 180,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with bonus plan

Comprehensive benefits package

401(k) match

Parenting leave

Ten firm holidays

Job summary

A leading intellectual property law firm is seeking a skilled attorney to join its Chemical & Life Sciences practice. The ideal candidate should have a chemistry undergraduate degree, at least five years of small molecule pharmaceutical experience, and preferably a PhD in organic chemistry. This position offers a competitive salary starting at $200k with a discretionary bonus, along with comprehensive health and wellness benefits.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience in patent law related to small molecule pharmaceuticals.
• Pre-2020 law school graduate.
• Ability to prepare and prosecute patent applications.

Responsibilities

• Join the Chemical & Life Sciences practice group.
• Prepare and prosecute patent applications.
• Assist in or draft legal opinions.

Skills

Small molecule pharmaceutical product experience

Patent application preparation and prosecution

Drafting opinions

Education

Chemistry undergraduate degree

PhD in organic chemistry

Job description

Merchant & Gould, one of the nation's best-in-class intellectual property law firms, is seeking an experienced attorney to join our Chemical & Life Sciences practice group. This position can be located in any of our offices.

The ideal candidate is a pre-2020 law school graduate with at least 5 years of small molecule pharmaceutical product experience, including preparing and prosecuting patent applications, and assisting in or drafting opinions. Candidates must have a chemistry undergraduate degree, and a PhD in organic chemistry is strongly preferred.

Our associate compensation structure has two components:

• a base salary (based on an 1850 billable hour target)
• a discretionary merit bonus based on performance. Depending on the experience level of the candidate, the hiring range starts at $200k.

We are equally committed to providing driven, affordable health and wellness benefits to help take care of yourself and your family, including: a competitive salary with a bonus plan, a comprehensive benefits package that includes employee medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, 401(k) match, parenting leave, and ten firm holidays.

To be considered, please apply online at Career Opportunities (merchantgould.com). You will need to provide a cover letter, resume, unofficial undergraduate/graduate/law school transcripts, and a writing sample.

Merchant & Gould provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

We encourage candidates with disabilities. If you need any accommodation during the application or the recruiting process, please contact our Human Resources Department at [e-mail] or 1-612-332-5300.