Silicon Valley - Intellectual Property - Life Sciences - Midlevel Associate

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

Job summary

Morgan Lewis & Bockius LLP seeks a midlevel associate for its biotechnology patent prosecution practice in California. The role requires 1–5 years of relevant experience and an advanced degree in life sciences.

Applicants must hold a USPTO patent bar and an active California Bar license, and you will be expected to prepare for and pass the patent bar exam within 12 months of hire. The firm offers a competitive compensation package and generous benefits.

Qualifications

• One to five years of patent prosecution experience in biotechnology.
• Advanced degree (Ph.D. in life sciences) preferred.
• Patent bar membership and active California Bar membership required.
• Must prepare for and pass the patent bar exam within 12 months of hire.

Skills

Patent prosecution experience

Biotechnology practice

Education

Ph.D. in Life Sciences or related field

J.D. or equivalent

Job description

Seeking a midlevel associate with one to five 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 an active 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.

Morgan Lewis is accepting submissions from search firms for this position.

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.