Patent Litigation Life Science Associate Attorney

Lateral Link; New York (NY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Top-of-Market Pay

Guaranteed full year-end bonus

Bespoke training program

Top-tier health and wellness benefits

Job summary

A leading legal firm in New York is seeking a Patent Litigation Life Science Associate Attorney to join their trial team. The role offers substantial courtroom experience and the opportunity to shape case strategy on significant patent disputes in the life sciences sector. Candidates should have 2-7 years of experience and a technical degree. This position provides competitive pay, bonuses, and a strong professional development program.

Qualifications

• 2-7 years of patent litigation experience.
• A desire to be in the courtroom and the drive to win.

Responsibilities

• Get substantive courtroom and deposition experience from day one.
• Work directly with trial partners who are leaders in the field.
• Shape case strategy on disputes involving blockbuster drugs and gene therapies.

Skills

Patent litigation experience

Technical degree in Biology, Chemistry, or Pharmacology

Courtroom presence

Education

Technical degree in Biology, Chemistry, Pharmacology, or related discipline

Job description

Patent Litigation Life Science Associate Attorney

We are building a trial team for high-stakes biologics and pharmaceutical patent disputes. This is a strategic expansion for a Tier 1 practice that consistently tries and wins in the life sciences sector.

What You'll Actually Do

• Get substantive courtroom and deposition experience from day one.
• Work directly with trial partners who are leaders in the field.
• Shape case strategy on disputes involving blockbuster drugs and cutting-edge gene therapies.

What You Bring

• 2-7 years of patent litigation experience.
• A technical degree in Biology, Chemistry, Pharmacology, or a related discipline is required.
• A desire to be in the courtroom and the drive to win.

What You Get

• Top-of-Market Pay: Cravath-scale base salary
• No Bonus Left Behind: A guaranteed, full year-end bonus this year (no pro-ration) plus a significant signing bonus for joining the team ASAP.
• Real Professional Development: A bespoke training program designed to build first-chair trial lawyers.
• Premier Benefits: Top-tier health, wellness, and family leave benefits that exceed the industry standard.

Apply Now

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Job Details

• Seniority level: Associate
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Legal
• Industries: Law Practice and Legal Services

Note: This description reflects the role and expectations for candidates; it does not include all duties of the position and may be subject to change.