Patent Agent - Organic Chemistry

Antheros Legal Advisors LLP; United States; Remoto; USD 150.000 - 210.000; Tempo integral

Benefícios oferecidos por esta vaga

Two weeks of mandatory vacation

Health, dental, and vision coverage

Up to 20 weeks parental leave

Resumo da vaga

Antheros Legal Advisors LLP seeks a Patent Agent (Chemistry) to prepare and file patent applications, conduct patent prosecution, and perform landscape and patentability assessments for life sciences and chemistry-focused clients.

Remote work option with a team using AI-assisted tools like Harvey, Lexis+AI, Claude, and Ankar, plus Derwent and CAS IP Finder, and a commitment to growth and client service.

Qualificações

• Minimum 4–5 years' work experience as a patent agent in Big Law.
• Ph.D. in organic/medicinal/biochemical chemistry or closely related field.
• Passed the Patent Bar.

Responsabilidades

• Prepare and file patent applications for chemistry-focused clients.
• Conduct patent prosecution and landscape/patentability assessments.
• Collaborate with tech stack tools to support strategy and client work.

Conhecimentos

Patent prosecution

Big Law experience

Chemistry knowledge

Formação

Ph.D. in organic/med/biochemistry chemistry

Ferramentas

Harvey

Lexis+AI

Claude

Ankar

Derwent

CAS IP Finder

Descrição da vaga

Patent Agent (Chemistry) — Antheros Legal Advisors LLP

Company Description

Antheros Legal Advisors LLP is a client-focused, innovation-driven law firm for life sciences startups and growth-stage companies. Antheros provides patent prosecution and IP strategy support to growth-stage biotech and life sciences companies, pairing Big Law–caliber judgment with a more flexible, technology-enabled model. We are dedicated to empowering scientific innovation. Antheros was recognized in the 2026 Chambers Spotlight California Guide for its strength serving startups and ventures across therapeutics, medical devices, and other innovation-driven sectors.

Role Description

Full-time. The Patent Agent will prepare and file patent applications, conduct patent prosecution, and perform landscape and patentability assessments for life sciences and chemistry-focused clients.

You’ll work with a tech stack designed to free up your time for the higher-judgment strategy and client work that matters most: AI-assisted tools, including Harvey, Lexis+AI, Claude, and Ankar, along with Derwent and CAS IP Finder.

Requirements

• Minimum of 4-5 years' work experience as a patent agent in Big Law.
• Ph.D. in one of the following fields: organic chemistry, medicinal chemistry, biological chemistry, biochemistry, or a close equivalent.
• Applicants must have passed the Patent Bar.

Hours

Our average is 1,600 worked hours annually, inclusive of business development and professional development time.

What We Offer

• Two weeks of mandatory vacation
• Health, dental, and vision coverage, with Antheros covering the substantial majority of premium costs
• Up to 20 weeks of fully paid parental leave for all parents, including adoptive parents, with birth mothers recovering from pregnancy and delivery receiving an additional 6 weeks (26 weeks total)

Salary Range

$150,000 to $210,000 annually, depending on length of experience.

Office Location

Remote

Relocation not available.