Associate - Biology

Antheros Legal Advisors LLP; United States; À distance; USD 212 000 - 259 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid parental leave (up to 18 weeks)

Two weeks vacation

Résumé du poste

Antheros Legal Advisors LLP is hiring a Patent Associate (Biology) to prepare and file patent applications, perform patent prosecution, and conduct landscape and patentability assessments for life sciences clients. You will leverage AI-assisted tools to enhance efficiency and focus on high-judgment strategy and client work.

The role requires 2–3 years of patent experience, a PhD in a biology-related field, and a JD with admission to practice in CA or MA, plus Patent Bar.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2–3 years of relevant experience, including time spent as a patent agent at a law firm.
• Ph.D. in biology-related field required.
• J.D. and active admission to practice law in California or Massachusetts.
• Patent Bar passed.

Responsabilités

• Prepare and file patent applications.
• Conduct patent prosecution and landscape/patentability assessments.
• Work with AI-assisted tools to streamline drafting and diligence.

Connaissances

Patent prosecution

Legal research

Formation

PhD in Biology/Genetics/Molecular Biology/Virology/Cell Biology

J.D. and registered to practice in CA or MA

Description du poste

Patent Associate (Biology) — Antheros Legal Advisors LLP

Company Description

Antheros Legal Advisors LLP is a client-focused, innovation-driven law firm for life sciences startups and growth‑stage companies. Antheros provides patent prosecution and IP strategy support to growth‑stage biotech and life sciences companies — pairing Big Law–caliber judgment with a more flexible, technology‑enabled model. We are dedicated to empowering scientific innovation. Antheros was recognized in the 2026 Chambers Spotlight California Guide for its strength serving startups and ventures across therapeutics, medical devices, and other innovation-driven sectors.

Role Description

Full‑time. The Patent Associate will be responsible for preparing and filing patent applications, conducting patent prosecution, and conducting landscape and patentability assessments for life sciences clients.

You’ll work with AI‑assisted tools, including Harvey, Lexis+AI, and Claude, that cut down on routine drafting and diligence work — freeing up your time for the higher‑judgment strategy and client work that matters most.

Requirements

• Minimum of 2-3 years' relevant experience, including time spent as a patent agent at a law firm.
• Ph.D. in one of the following fields: Biology, Genetics, Molecular Biology, Virology, Cell Biology, or a closely related field.
• J.D. and active admission to practice law in California or Massachusetts.
• Applicants must have passed the Patent Bar.

Hours

Our average is 1,600 worked hours annually, inclusive of business development and professional development time.

What We Offer

• Two weeks of mandatory vacation
• Health, dental, and vision coverage, with Antheros covering the substantial majority of premium costs
• Up to 18 weeks of fully paid parental leave for all parents, including adoptive parents, with birth mothers recovering from pregnancy and delivery receiving an additional 6 weeks (24 weeks total)

Salary Range

$235,000 and up, depending on experience.

Office Location

Remote. Relocation not available.