Patent Attorney - Biotech

BCG Attorney Search; Clayton (MO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health insurance

Retirement savings plan

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search represents a law firm seeking a Patent Attorney to join their Biotech team in Clayton, MO. The ideal candidate will provide counsel on patent matters, draft and prosecute applications, and help shape intellectual property strategies for biotech clients.

Requirements include USPTO registration and 2+ years of laboratory research experience; remote candidates with 4+ years will be considered. A strong analytical, communication, and collaborative mindset is essential.

Qualifications

• USPTO registration required.
• Minimum of two years of laboratory research experience.
• Remote candidates with at least four years of experience will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal counsel on patent-related matters in the biotech field.
• Conduct patentability and freedom-to-operate analyses.
• Draft and prosecute patent applications.
• Collaborate with clients to develop intellectual property strategies.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Independent worker

Team collaboration

Education

Biotech degree (Immunology/Molecular biology/Microbiology/Biochemistry)

Job description

Overview

A law firm seeks a Patent Attorney to join their expanding Biotech team in Clayton, MO. The ideal candidate will support the firm's growing needs in the biotechnology sector.

Duties

• Provide legal counsel on patent-related matters in the biotech field.
• Conduct patentability and freedom-to-operate analyses.
• Draft and prosecute patent applications.
• Collaborate with clients to develop intellectual property strategies.

Requirements

• Registration with the United States Patent and Trademark Office.
• At least two years of laboratory research experience.
• Remote candidates with at least four years of experience will be considered.

Education

• Bachelor's degree, master’s degree, and/or doctorate degree in immunology, microbiology, molecular biology, biochemistry, or similar fields.

Licenses & Certifications

• Registration with the United States Patent and Trademark Office.

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance.
• Retirement savings plan.
• Professional development opportunities.