Junior to Mid-Level IP Life Sciences Patent Litigation Associate

Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 260,000 - 390,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Sick time

Vacation time

Parental leave

Life insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Bonuses

Job summary

Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP seeks a motivated junior to mid-level Intellectual Property attorney with a strong life sciences disputes background. You will join a nationally recognized IP Litigation team and help represent innovator pharmaceutical companies in patent matters in district court and before the PTAB.

The role emphasizes strategy development, litigation management, and client counseling on high-stakes litigation, with Orange County as a base. Competitive compensation is offered.

Qualifications

• Requires a strong foundation in life sciences patent disputes.
• Experience with Hatch-Waxman (ANDA) and Biologics (BPCIA) litigation is a plus.
• Prior representation of innovator pharmaceutical companies is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to strategy development for complex IP disputes.
• Assist in litigation management across district court and PTAB proceedings.
• Provide counsel to clients on case strategy and outcomes.

Job description

Overview

• Focuses on life sciences patent disputes, including Hatch-Waxman (ANDA) and Biologics (BPCIA) litigation.
• Involves representing innovator pharmaceutical companies in patent disputes.
• Work spans district court and PTAB proceedings.
• Responsibilities include contributing to strategy development, litigation management, and client counseling for complex, high-stakes litigation.

Posting details

Careers

IP Life Sciences (OC)

Orange County

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented junior to mid-level Intellectual Property attorney with a strong background in life sciences patent disputes, including Hatch-Waxman (ANDA) and Biologics (BPCIA) litigation to join our dynamic and nationally recognized IP Litigation team. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience representing innovator pharmaceutical companies in patent disputes in district court and before the PTAB. This role offers a unique opportunity to work on complex, high-stakes litigation and contribute to strategy development, litigation management, and client counseling.

The annual compensation range for this position is between $260,000 and $390,000. The salary offered within this range will depend upon qualifications and other operational considerations. Benefits offered for this position include health care; retirement benefits; paid days off, including sick time, and vacation time; parental leave; basic life insurance; Flexible Spending Accounts; as well as discretionary, performance-based bonuses.

Location

Orange County

EEO Statement

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