Biotech IP Associate or Agent (Junior - Mid-Level) - Boston

gtlaw; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 235,000 - 365,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

HSA option

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Dental insurance

Vision care

Life insurance

401K

Vacation

Sick time

Employee assistance program

Commuter and Transit programs

Pet insurance

Job summary

Greenberg Traurig in Boston seeks an IP associate or patent agent to join its growing Intellectual Property group. The role offers competitive compensation and an excellent benefits package, with opportunities to work with clients across diverse industries and collaborate with GT attorneys globally.

The ideal candidate will have a strong biology background and at least two years of experience drafting and prosecuting patent applications, evaluating portfolios, and performing due diligence

Qualifications

• Registered to practice before the USPTO.
• Ph.D. in Biology, Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Biochemistry, Immunology, Chemistry, or related discipline.
• Two+ years drafting and prosecuting patent applications and evaluating patent portfolios.
• Admitted to the patent bar; MA Bar eligibility preferred.
• Excellent academic credentials and strong written/spoken communication.

Responsibilities

• Draft and prosecute patent applications and perform due diligence investigations.
• Evaluate patent portfolios and provide strategic guidance to clients.
• Interact with clients and coordinate with GT attorneys across the global platform.

Skills

Client service

Leadership

Communication

Patent drafting

Education

Ph.D. in Biology/related discipline

Job description

Greenberg Traurig is seeking an IP associate or Patent agent to join its dynamic Boston Intellectual Property group, which has experienced unprecedented growth over the past year. We offer competitive compensation and an excellent benefits package. GT is consistently among the top firms on the Am Law Global 100. The associate or agent will have the opportunity to work with clients, large and small, from a variety of industries across the country, including interacting with GT attorneys across our global platform. We are looking for a candidate with a strong technical background in the biological sciences, and a commitment to providing exceptional client service. The ideal candidate will have at least two years of relevant experience drafting and prosecuting patent applications, evaluating patent portfolios, and performing due diligence investigations.

Qualifications & Prior Experience

Candidates should be registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office

A Ph.D. in Biology, Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Biochemistry, Immunology, Chemistry, or a related discipline is required.

Experience in a law firm is desirable.

Candidates must have excellent academic credentials, as well as outstanding organizational and communication skills (written and oral)

Candidates should possess leadership skills, be comfortable working directly with clients and work well with others.

Candidates must be admitted to the patent bar, and associate candidates must be admitted to the Massachusetts Bar or eligible for admission to the Massachusetts Bar.

Pay Range

Associate: $235,000 - $365,000 per year

Patent Agent: $150,000 to $185,000 per year

Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience, location, and other job-related factors permitted by law.

Benefits & Perks

• Full time employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus
• health insurance with an optional HSA
• short term disability
• long term disability
• dental insurance
• vision care
• life insurance
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401K
• vacation
• sick time
• an employee assistance program

• voluntary accident insurance
• voluntary life
• voluntary disability
• voluntary critical illness and cancer insurance
• pet insurance

Commuter and Transit programs may also be available in certain markets.

GT is an EEO employer with an inclusive workplace committed to merit-based consideration and review without regard to an individual's race, sex, or other protected characteristics and to the principles of non-discrimination on any protected basis.