Mid-to-Senior-Level Associate Pharmaceutical

BCG Attorney Search; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision and dental insurance

Employer-sponsored 401(k) plan with 4%

Tuition reimbursement and professional

Generous paid time off

Parental leave

Commuter benefits

Charitable matching

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search seeks a mid-to-senior associate with 3-6 years of patent prosecution experience to join the Pharmaceutical group in Boston, Massachusetts. The role involves working closely with clients and inventors throughout the patent process.

Candidates must hold a Ph.D. in a chemical field and a JD from an ABA-accredited law school, with USPTO admission. Bar admission to MA/NY/DC or eligibility is required. Strong communication and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• 3–6 years of patent prosecution experience in a law firm.
• Admission to the USPTO is required.
• Admission to MA, NY, or DC bar is required or eligible.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with clients and inventors at all stages of the patent process.
• Prepare and file patent applications.
• Conduct freedom-to-operate and patentability analyses.
• Assist in additional responsibilities or projects as needed.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

Ph.D. in organic chemistry/biochemistry

J.D. from ABA-accredited law school

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a mid-to-senior-level associate with 3-6 years of patent prosecution experience to join the Pharmaceutical group in Boston, Massachusetts. The role involves working closely with clients and inventors throughout the patent process.

Duties

• Collaborate with clients and inventors at all stages of the patent process.
• Prepare and file patent applications.
• Conduct freedom-to-operate and patentability analysis.
• Assist in additional responsibilities or projects as needed.

Requirements

• 3-6 years of patent prosecution experience in a law firm setting.
• Admitted to or eligible for admission in Massachusetts, New York, or Washington, DC.
• Admission to the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is required.

Education

• A Ph.D. in organic chemistry, biochemistry, or a related field.
• A JD from an ABA-accredited law school.

Certifications

• Admission to the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

Skills

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to stay organized and exercise extreme attention to detail.
• Effective collaboration and teamwork skills.

Benefits

• Multiple health care plan options, vision and dental insurance.
• Flexible spending accounts/health saving accounts and life insurance.
• Employer-sponsored 401(k) plan with employer match and discretionary profit sharing.
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities.
• Generous paid time off, including sick time and vacation time.
• Parental leave and commuter benefits.
• Charitable matching gift program and well-being support.