Bio Patent Counseling Associate

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Job Overview

An elite law firm with a nationally recognized Intellectual Property practice is seeking a Bio Patent Counseling Associate to support its growing life sciences patent team. This position is ideal for a legal professional with strong scientific credentials and several years of experience counseling clients in the biotech and pharmaceutical industries. The role offers the opportunity to work on complex patent matters involving small and large molecule development, patent prosecution, and strategic IP advisory work.

Location

• New York City, NY

Duties

• Advise biotechnology and pharmaceutical clients on patent strategy and lifecycle management.

• Manage international patent portfolio development, including patent prosecution and counseling.

• Conduct due diligence and IP assessments in connection with transactions and investment opportunities.

• Handle post-grant proceedings and defend or challenge patents before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

• Provide non-infringement and invalidity analyses for various biopharmaceutical technologies.

• Develop and execute strategies for protecting second-generation drugs and biologics.

Requirements

• Minimum of 4 years of experience in patent counseling and prosecution, particularly in the life sciences field.

• Background in advising clients on global patent strategy, IP transactions, and regulatory considerations.

• Familiarity with handling matters before the USPTO, including disputes and post-grant processes.

• Prior experience working with or advising pharmaceutical and biotech companies is highly desirable.

Education

• Ph.D. in Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, or a closely related life sciences discipline.

Certifications

• Must be registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

Skills

• Strong legal writing and analytical abilities.

• Deep understanding of intellectual property law and life sciences technologies.

• Excellent client communication and relationship management skills.

• Ability to work independently while collaborating across multidisciplinary teams.

• Detail-oriented and strategic thinker with strong organizational capabilities.

Benefits

• Opportunity to work with top-tier biotech and pharmaceutical clients on high-impact matters.

• Access to a high-performing, nationally ranked Intellectual Property team.

• Long-term career growth in a dynamic legal environment focused on innovation and excellence.

Company info

BCG Attorney Search
125 Park Avenue, 25th floor
New York
New York
United States 10017
Phone : (212) 232-0277
Fax : (213) 895-7306