IP Litigation / Life Sciences Associate #22387 San Francisco

Vanguard-IP; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Part time

Job summary

Vanguard-IP specializes in the placement of IP/Patent professionals nationwide. Our sole focus on intellectual property enables us to deeply understand clients' technical needs, and our candidates' individual talents and career interests. Our broad network of long-term client relationships gives us a competitive edge.

At Vanguard-IP, confidentiality matters: we respect the privacy of every candidate and will obtain express authorization before submitting your resume to any client.

Qualifications

• Experience in biotechnology practice and life sciences technology.
• Strong research, writing, and analytic skills.
• Ability to mentor junior associates and manage teams.
• Experience handling Hatch-Waxman, biosimilar, or pharma cases.
• Admitted to state bar and strong law school credentials.

Skills

Biotech practice experience

Legal research

Legal writing

Mentoring junior associates

Leadership and management

Independent thinking

Teamwork

Hatch-Waxman/biosimilar/pharma cases

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) or equivalent

Job description

REQUIREMENTS

Qualified applicants for this position must have prior work experience in a biotechnology practice, along with a degree in a life sciences technology area (biochemistry, biology, chemistry, biomedical science, chemical engineering, molecular biology, pharmacy, or the like). The firm is seeking individuals who are independent thinkers and have the capacity to assume increasing responsibility in a highly successful litigation practice. Candidates must possess strong research, writing, and analytic skills; the ability to manage and mentor more junior associates; strong management and organizational skills; an ability to work independently and creatively; and an ability to work successfully as part of a team. Ideal candidates will have prior work experience handling and preferably managing Hatch-Waxman, biosimilar, or competitor pharmaceutical cases in district court or before the PTAB. Candidates must have strong academic credentials from an accredited law school. All candidates must be admitted to the state bar of their preferred office location.

SUMMARY

Vanguard Intellectual Partners (Vanguard-IP) specializes in the placement of IP/Patent professionals nationwide.

Our sole focus on intellectual property enables us to more deeply understand our clients' technical needs, and our candidates' individual talents and career interests. Our broad network of long-term client relationships gives us a competitive edge.

CONFIDENTIALITY

At Vanguard-IP, we respect the confidentiality of every candidate who contacts us. Furthermore, we will always obtain expressed authorization before submitting your resume to any of our clients.