Mid-Level Patent Attorney Life Sciences / Chemistry

BCG Attorney Search; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Commuter benefits

Mental health days

Birthday leave

Early Fridays

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search is seeking a Mid-Level Patent Attorney in Washington, DC, specializing in Life Sciences and Chemistry. You will lead patent matters, scale workflows, and contribute to strategic legal initiatives with senior leadership.

The role requires a JD and Patent Bar, several years in patent prosecution, and experience managing legal staff. You will support the CEO on legal operations in a growing, non-corporate firm environment.

Qualifications

• JD and Patent Bar certification required.
• Chemistry or life sciences background required.
• Multi-year patent prosecution experience required.
• Experience managing legal assistants or similar staff.
• Experience improving or owning workflows.

Responsibilities

• Draft and prosecute complex patent matters.
• Handle client communication and relationship support.
• Oversee legal assistants, managing workflow, deadlines, and quality.
• Build and improve internal legal workflows.
• Act as the right hand to the CEO on legal operations.

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Organization

Humility

Adaptability

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Mid-Level Patent Attorney specializing in Life Sciences and Chemistry in Washington, DC. This role offers the opportunity to lead and scale within the firm, providing both high-level contributions and internal leadership.

Duties

• Draft and prosecute complex patent matters
• Handle client communication and relationship support
• Oversee legal assistants, managing workflow, deadlines, and quality
• Build and improve internal legal workflows
• Act as the right hand to the CEO on legal operations

Requirements

• Chemistry or life sciences background required
• JD and Patent Bar certification
• Prior multi-year patent prosecution experience
• Experience managing legal assistants or similar staff
• Experience improving or owning workflows

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD)

Certifications

• Patent Bar

Skills

• Operator mindset with problem-solving abilities
• Strong communication skills
• Highly organized and systems-oriented
• Humble yet confident demeanor
• Comfortable in a growing, non-corporate firm

Benefits

• Reasonable billable expectations
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) and commuter benefits
• Mental health days and birthday leave
• Early Fridays when targets are met
• A collaborative, respectful team environment