IP Senior Associate - Life Sciences

WilmerHale; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

WilmerHale is looking for a motivated Intellectual Property Associate Attorney with 3-5 years of experience in patent prosecution and litigation. This role offers the chance to work on high-profile cases in a collaborative environment. Candidates should have a JD, ideally a life sciences PhD, and strong communication and analytical skills. Candidates can be based in Boston, Denver, New York, Palo Alto, or Washington, DC, and must be licensed in the relevant state.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of post-JD experience in patent prosecution and litigation.
• Knowledge of patent portfolio management and competitive landscape.
• Must be licensed to practice law in Massachusetts or relevant state.

Responsibilities

• Work on patent prosecution and litigation matters.
• Collaborate with a team of experienced attorneys on cutting-edge cases.

Skills

Patent prosecution

Litigation

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Collaboration

Education

JD from an accredited law school

Undergraduate degree in Biology

PhD in life sciences

Job description

WilmerHale is seeking a highly motivated and skilled Intellectual Property Associate Attorney to join our thriving IP practice. This position offers the opportunity to work on cutting‑edge patent prosecution and litigation matters with a team of experienced attorneys. This role can be based in our Boston, Denver, New York, Palo Alto or Washington, DC office.

About the Role:

The successful candidate will have 3-5 years of post‑JD experience with a strong focus on both patent prosecution and litigation.

Qualifications:

• JD from an accredited law school.
• Undergraduate degree in Biology. A life sciences PhD is strongly preferred.
• 3-5 years of post‑JD experience in both patent prosecution and litigation.
• Experience with patents in the biotechnology, pharmaceutical, gene therapy, medical device and digital health industries.
• Knowledge of patent portfolio management and development, competitive landscape analyses, and patentability.
• Admission to practice before the USPTO.
• Must be licensed to practice law and in good standing in the state/jurisdiction in which the position is based (MA, NY, CA, CO or DC).
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and aspart of a collaborative team.

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