Senior Patent Counsel, Biotech & Cell Therapy

BioSpace; Somerset (NJ); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Legend Biotech is seeking a Patent Counsel/Senior Patent Counsel to lead IP strategy for biopharma programs. The role is hybrid (3 days/week) with travel between Bridgewater/NJ and R&D sites in Philadelphia and Somerset.

You will partner with legal, science, and business teams to strengthen global patent protection for next‑gen therapies. Ideal candidates have 8+ years in life sciences patent work, USPTO admission, and a strong scientific background in immunology or related fields.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in biological sciences; immunology/cell biology preferred.
• J.D. and USPTO admission required; strong US patent law knowledge essential.
• 8+ years in life sciences patent prosecution and drafting.
• Experience supporting business development, licensing, and transactional IP.
• Current bar in at least one US state; strong portfolio reasoning skills.

Responsibilities

• Draft, prosecute, and manage global patent portfolios for large molecules.
• Advise on IP strategy, freedom-to-operate, and risk mitigation.
• Collaborate with business development, licensing, and external counsel.
• Provide education on patent law to scientists and stakeholders.
• Navigate post‑grant proceedings and international filings as needed.
• Support cross‑functional projects and align IP with business objectives.

Skills

Legal writing

Patent prosecution

Strategic IP management

Cross-functional collaboration

Negotiation

Analytical thinking

Education

J.D. (US law degree)

Biological sciences degree

Job description

Legend Biotech is seeking a Patent Counsel/Senior Patent Counsel to lead IP strategy for biopharma programs. The role is hybrid (3 days/week) with travel between Bridgewater/NJ and R&D sites in Philadelphia and Somerset.

You will partner with legal, science, and business teams to strengthen global patent protection for next‑gen therapies. Ideal candidates have 8+ years in life sciences patent work, USPTO admission, and a strong scientific background in immunology or related fields.