Associate, IP Litigation (Life Sciences)

A&O Shearman; New York (NY); On-site; USD 225,000 - 435,000; Full time

Job summary

A&O Shearman, a leading global law firm, is seeking an Associate in IP Litigation focused on Life Sciences. The role requires 3-5 years of experience and offers competitive pay between $225,000 and $435,000 based on qualifications. Associates will handle significant IP disputes in a collaborative environment aimed at achieving excellence for clients.

Benefits

Discretionary bonus

Paid leave

Life and health insurance

401(k) plan

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in Life Sciences IP Litigation.
• Strong academic background.
• Must be admitted to the bar in the jurisdiction.

Responsibilities

• Represent innovator pharmaceutical and biotech companies in IP litigation.
• Work closely with senior partners on complex legal matters.
• Manage cases and assist in litigation strategy.

Skills

Analytical skills

Research skills

Writing skills

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Degree in chemistry or biology

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Base pay range

$225,000.00/yr - $435,000.00/yr

A&O Shearman is a global industry-leading law firm, with 48 offices in 28 countries worldwide. Our fluency in English law, US law, and the laws of the world's most dynamic markets, enables us to provide unmatched insight and seamless delivery to clients. We work on challenging and important deals and disputes that have the potential to shape the future.

We offer exceptional opportunities for our people; opportunities to work for the world's leading businesses; to transform the status quo, and to deliver your best work, helping you and your career to thrive, while delivering unparalleled outcomes for our clients.

Whether you're helping clients solve complex challenges, transforming the ways we manage our business, or ensuring the smooth-running of our operations, this is an environment where you can belong and excel. We provide first-rate training and development, we are committed to an inclusive environment, and we provide support and ways of working that help you optimize your wellbeing.

What truly defines a career with us? We recruit the best and ask for the best of you. And together, we will redefine success.

A&O Shearman is seeking a mid-level associate (3-5 years of experience) with experience in Life Sciences IP Litigation for our New York, Boston or D.C. offices.

A&O Shearman seeks an accomplished associate to join our New York office with 3-5 years of experience focused on representing innovator pharmaceutical and biotech companies in IP Litigation.

The salary range for this position is $225,000 to $435,000 depending on the candidate's JD year. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package which includes a discretionary bonus, paid leave, life, health, accident, and disability insurance; and a 401(k) plan.

Team

This individual will report directly to the New York, Boston, and Washington DC IP Litigation partners. The team also works closely with other partners, associates and staff both in the U.S. and abroad.

Role and Responsibilities

The ideal candidate will have experience from a major law representing innovator pharmaceutical and biotech companies in IP Litigation as well as excellent academic credentials and a Life Sciences background.

A Juris Doctor (JD) degree (LLM or foreign equivalent) from an accredited law school.

Must be admitted, and in good standing, to the bar in the jurisdiction in which you will practice; or must provide written confirmation as to ability to become admitted in that State or District.

Preferred Requirements

Degree in chemistry or biology.

Experience in Hatch-Waxman and/or BPCIA litigation.

Analytical, research, and writing skills.

Ability to work well under pressure and manage your time effectively.

Class years 2022-2020.

Equal Employment Opportunity, including Veterans and Disability

A&O Shearman is an equal opportunity employer, including Veterans and Disability. Every individual has the right to work in a professional environment that promotes equal opportunity and prohibits discrimination and harassment. This policy applies to all aspects of an individual's relationship with A&O Shearman, including, without limitation, recruitment, hiring, training and development, promotion, compensation, discipline, termination, and all other terms and conditions of employment.

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