Senior Patent Attorney: Organic Chemistry

BCG Attorney Search; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

Long-term disability insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

401(k) retirement plan

Metro Pass for commuting

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search in Seattle, WA seeks a senior patent attorney to join its Life Sciences Patent Practice Group in a hybrid role. Responsibilities include patent preparation and prosecution, licensing, opinion drafting, and due diligence, with collaboration across clients, inventors, and fellow attorneys. Candidates should have 15+ years in chemical patent practice (pharma/diagnostics/materials), plus organic chemistry experience.

J.D. required; USPTO admission preferred.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in chemical patent practice, pharmaceuticals, diagnostics, and materials science.
• Industry experience of at least two years in organic chemistry.
• Pharmaceutical patent experience is a plus.
• Superior analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work well under pressure and in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Draft patent applications and work with the USPTO to resolve examiner questions.
• Assist clients with patent licensing and infringement issues.
• Provide support to the litigation department.
• Advise clients on patent use and protection.
• Identify and monitor intellectual property.
• Develop business relationships with clients and inventors.

Skills

Business development

Analytical skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Education

Advanced degree in organic chemistry

J.D. from an accredited law school

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a senior patent attorney to join its Life Sciences Patent Practice Group in Seattle, WA. This hybrid position involves patent preparation and prosecution, patent licensing, opinion drafting, and conducting due diligence. The role requires collaboration with clients, inventors, and attorneys.

Duties

Draft patent applications and work with the USPTO to resolve examiner questions. Assist clients with patent licensing and infringement issues. Provide support to the litigation department. Advise clients on patent use and protection. Identify and monitor intellectual property. Attend meetings and conduct conference calls with clients domestically and internationally.Handle general inquiries on patent protection and renewals.File domestic and international patent applications.Develop business relationships.

Requirements

15+ years of experience in chemical patent practice, specializing in pharmaceuticals, diagnostics, and materials science.Industry experience of at least two years in organic chemistry.Patent experience in the pharmaceutical industry is a plus.Superior analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills.Ability to work well under pressure and in a team environment.

Education

Advanced degree in organic chemistry.J.D. degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications

Licensed to practice law in at least one state, preferably Washington.Admitted to practice before the USPTO.

Skills

Strong business development skills.Superior academic credentials.

Benefits

• Medical
• dental
• vision
• life
• long-term disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Metro Pass for commuting