Intellectual Property Associate

Hawkstone Search; New York (NY); On-site; USD 243,000 - 297,000; Full time

Job summary

Hawkstone Search is assisting a top AM 50 law firm in New York to appoint a Life Sciences IP Litigation Associate with 3+ years of biotech patent litigation experience. The role involves working with esteemed IP litigators on high-stakes disputes and mentoring junior associates.

The candidate should hold a life sciences degree, be admitted to the New York bar, and have Hatch-Waxman/biosimilar experience preferred. The position offers $270,000 annual compensation.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in biotechnology practice and a life sciences degree.
• Admitted to the New York bar.
• Experience handling Hatch-Waxman or biosimilar matters preferred.
• Ability to manage and mentor more junior associates.

Responsibilities

• Work alongside top IP litigators on sophisticated life sciences disputes.
• Take increasing responsibility within a growing IP litigation practice.

Skills

Biotech background

Litigation experience

Mentoring juniors

Education

Life sciences degree

Job description

Life Sciences IP Litigation Associate | AM 50 | $270,000 | New York, NY

AM Law 50-ranked, nationally recognised for its IP practice, and continuing to grow its Litigation & Trial team in New York.

I’m working with a leading global law firm looking to add an experienced mid-level Life Sciences IP Litigation Associate to its expanding intellectual property practice.

You’ll work alongside highly regarded IP litigators on sophisticated life sciences disputes, taking on increasing responsibility in a highly successful litigation practice.

The practice handles high-value pharmaceutical and biotechnology litigation, with experience spanning Hatch-Waxman, biosimilar and competitor pharmaceutical cases in district court and before the PTAB.

The scientific background is a real focus here. They’re looking for someone with 3+ years of experience in a biotechnology practice and a degree in a life sciences area, such as biochemistry, biology, chemistry, biomedical science, chemical engineering, molecular biology or pharmacy.

Prior experience handling, and ideally managing, Hatch-Waxman or biosimilar matters is preferred, along with the ability to manage and mentor more junior associates. Candidates must be admitted to the New York bar.

It’s a particularly strong opportunity for a litigator who can bring genuine scientific knowledge alongside their life sciences patent litigation experience.

The firm is offering $270,000 alongside the opportunity to join a growing New York IP Litigation team within one of the world’s leading global law firms.

If you’re a 3+ year Life Sciences Patent Litigation Associate with a strong scientific background, admitted in New York and considering your next move, I’d be happy to arrange a confidential conversation.