San Francisco - Intellectual Property - Life Sciences - Midlevel Associate

Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 225,000 - 365,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) eligibility

Paid time off (vacation, sick time,; 1

Parental leave

Job summary

Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP seeks a midlevel associate with 1–5 years of patent prosecution in biotechnology. Candidates must hold USPTO patent bar and California Bar, with an advanced degree (Ph.D. in life sciences) preferred.

You may prepare for and pass the patent bar within 12 months of hire. In California, the salary range is $225,000 to $365,000, with final compensation determined during interview based on experience, expertise, and market factors.

Qualifications

• 1–5 years patent prosecution experience in biotechnology.
• Advanced degree in life sciences; Ph.D. preferred.
• Must hold USPTO patent bar and California Bar membership.
• Prepare for, take, and pass the patent bar exam within 12 months of hire.

Skills

Patent prosecution

Biotech life sciences

Education

Ph.D. in Life Sciences

Job description

Seeking midlevel associate with 1-5 years of patent prosecution experience in a biotechnology practice, along with an advanced degree, preferably a Ph.D., in a life sciences technology area. Patent bar membership (USPTO Registration Number) and a California Bar membership is required. It is required that you prepare for, take, and pass the patent bar exam either prior to you joining the firm or during your first 12 months from the date of hire.

For positions in California, the salary wage range for this job posting is $225,000 to $365,000. The base salary or hourly wage range for this position will be determined during the interview process and will vary based on multiple factors, including but not limited to prior experience, relevant expertise, current business needs, and market factors. Final salary or hourly wages offered may be outside of this range based on other reasons and individual circumstances. Additionally, salary or hourly wages may be only part of the total compensation package. The total compensation package for this position may also include a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave), dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an "at-will position" and the firm reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation or benefit program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, firm or individual department/team performance, and market factors.