Patent Attorney 3 Years Experience

BCG Attorney Search; Des Moines (IA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Counseling services

Parental leave

Parking benefits

401k options

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search in Des Moines, IA seeks a patent attorney to join its Intellectual Property Group in Des Moines. This hybrid position supports a shareholder in the Des Moines office and offers opportunities in patent prosecution, client counseling, and IP due diligence across biotech, chemistry, and pharmaceutical technologies.

You will manage complex patent portfolios, provide freedom-to-operate analyses, and support litigation efforts and IP due diligence in collaboration with the team.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of patent prosecution experience.
• Strong technical background in biotechnology, chemistry, or pharmaceuticals.
• Excellent interpersonal, analytical, and writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex patent portfolios.
• Provide client counseling and freedom to operate analyses.
• Support litigation and conduct IP due diligence.

Skills

Patent prosecution

Biotech/Chemistry/Pharma

Legal writing

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Education

J.D. from ABA-accredited law school

Tools

USPTO Registration

Active US attorney license

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a patent attorney to join its Intellectual Property Group in Des Moines, IA. This role offers a hybrid work environment and involves supporting a shareholder in the Des Moines office. The position includes opportunities in patent prosecution, client counseling, and IP due diligence across various biotech, chemistry, and pharmaceutical technologies.

Duties

• Manage complex patent portfolios.
• Provide client counseling and freedom to operate analyses.
• Support litigation and conduct IP due diligence.

Requirements

• 3+ years of patent prosecution experience.
• Strong technical background in biotechnology, chemistry, or pharmaceuticals.
• Excellent interpersonal, analytical, and writing skills.
• Strong academic and professional credentials.

Education

• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school.

Certifications

• Registration to practice with the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office.
• Active attorney license in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.

Skills

• Ability to promptly become licensed in IA, MN, ND, or WI.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life insurance and disability coverage.
• Employee resource benefits including counseling and coaching.
• Paid parental leave and parenting classes.
• Pre-tax parking and transportation options.
• Retirement plan with financial planning and 401k/Roth options.