Life Sciences Patent Litigation Associate

Advocates Legal Recruiting; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 260,000 - 390,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocates Legal Recruiting represents a premier AmLaw 100 client in Denver seeking a junior to mid-level IP litigation associate with life sciences expertise. The role offers heavy exposure to high-stakes pharmaceutical disputes, Hatch-Waxman, and BPCIA matters, with direct client interaction and mentorship from top litigators.

You will contribute to strategy development, briefing, and case management, collaborating closely with clients on litigation and portfolio strategy, and owning

Qualifications

• Junior to mid-level IP litigation attorney with life sciences background.
• Experience representing innovator pharmaceutical companies.
• Meaningful exposure to Hatch-Waxman and/or BPCIA matters.
• District court and PTAB experience preferred.
• Strong writing skills and comfort taking ownership of workstreams.

Responsibilities

• Strategy development, briefing, and case management.
• Working closely with clients on litigation and portfolio strategy.
• Take ownership of workstreams with supervision.

Skills

IP litigation

Pharma industry experience

Writing skills

Ownership of workstreams

District Court experience

Education

Life sciences degree

Job description

Denver, United States | Posted on 07/22/2026

IP Life Sciences Litigation Associate Hatch-Waxman and BPCIA | Denver

Our AmLaw 100 client is hiring a junior to mid-level IP litigation associate to join its nationally recognized life sciences practice in Denver. This team handles high-stakes patent disputes for innovator pharmaceutical companies and is deeply involved in matters that shape the market.

This is a litigation-forward role with real responsibility, direct client exposure, and sustained mentorship from lawyers who are consistently active in district courts and before the PTAB.

The Role

• Strategy development, briefing, and case management
• Working closely with clients on litigation and portfolio strategy

The work is substantive and demanding. Associates here are expected to think, not just execute.

The Candidate Profile

• Junior to mid-level IP litigation attorney
• Experience representing innovator pharmaceutical companies
• Meaningful exposure to Hatch-Waxman and or BPCIA matters
• District court and PTAB experience preferred
• Strong writing skills and comfort taking ownership of workstreams
• Technical background in life sciences strongly valued

Why This Role

• Nationally recognized IP litigation platform
• Consistent pipeline of high-stakes pharmaceutical disputes
• Early responsibility with real visibility into strategy and client decision-making
• Competitive compensation with discretionary performance bonuses
• Denver-based role with a sophisticated national practice

The compensation range for this role is $260,000 to $390,000, depending on experience and qualifications, plus bonus eligibility and a full benefits package.