Intellectual Property Senior Associate - Life Sciences

BCG Attorney Search; New York (NY); On-site; USD 190,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search is seeking an Intellectual Property Senior Associate in New York, NY with a focus on life sciences, handling advanced patent prosecution and litigation within a dynamic team of legal professionals.

Ideal candidates have 3–5 years post-JD experience, USPTO admission, and a biology background, with strong writing and advocacy skills to complement the firm’s collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of post-JD experience in patent prosecution and litigation.
• Experience with biotechnology, pharmaceutical, gene therapy, medical device, and digital health patents.
• Admission to practice before the USPTO and in good standing where licensed.

Responsibilities

• Conduct patent prosecution and litigation in life sciences.
• Manage and develop patent portfolios.
• Perform competitive landscape analyses and assess patentability.
• Collaborate with a team of experienced attorneys on complex matters.

Skills

Excellent written and oral comms

Analytical and problem solving

Independence and collaboration

Education

JD from accredited law school

Biology undergraduate degree

Life sciences PhD strongly preferred

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an Intellectual Property Senior Associate specializing in Life Sciences to join their New York, NY office. This role involves engaging in advanced patent prosecution and litigation within a dynamic team of legal professionals.

Duties

• Conduct patent prosecution and litigation in the life sciences sector.


• Manage and develop patent portfolios.


• Perform competitive landscape analyses and assess patentability.


• Collaborate with a team of experienced attorneys on complex legal matters.

Requirements

• 3-5 years of post-JD experience in patent prosecution and litigation.


• Experience with biotechnology, pharmaceutical, gene therapy, medical device, and digital health patents.


• Admission to practice before the USPTO.


• Licensed to practice law and in good standing in the relevant jurisdiction (MA, NY, CA, CO, or DC).

Education

• JD from an accredited law school.


• Undergraduate degree in Biology.


• Life sciences PhD strongly preferred.

Certifications

• Admission to practice before the USPTO.

Skills

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.


• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.


• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Benefits

• Competitive benefits package.