Patent Associate Engineering

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Job Overview:
A nationally recognized law firm is seeking a Patent Associate with 1–4 years of experience in patent prosecution to join its Patents and Innovations Counseling & Prosecution Practice. The ideal candidate will have a technical background in engineering or applied sciences, be registered with the USPTO, and demonstrate a strong interest in life sciences. This is an excellent opportunity to work on emerging technologies across a diverse client base, including those operating at the intersection of engineering, software, and biotechnology.

Location:

• New York, NY

Duties:

• Draft and prosecute U.S. and international patent applications in engineering and technology-related disciplines

• Conduct patentability and freedom-to-operate analyses

• Support IP due diligence and portfolio management for mergers, acquisitions, and licensing transactions

• Collaborate with inventors, legal teams, and corporate clients on patent strategy

• Monitor industry and legal trends to inform and enhance client IP strategies

Requirements:

• 1–4 years of experience in a law firm patent prosecution practice

• Demonstrated interest in life sciences from either an academic or professional perspective

• Ability to manage multiple projects with efficiency and precision

• Strong interpersonal and client service orientation

Education:

• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school

• Advanced degrees (M.S. or Ph.D.) in a technical discipline preferred

Certifications:

• Admitted to practice in at least one U.S. jurisdiction

• Registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)

Skills:

• Technical background in one or more of the following:

  • Electrical Engineering

  • Mechanical Engineering

  • Chemical Engineering

  • Materials Science

  • Artificial Intelligence / Machine Learning

  • Related disciplines in applied sciences

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Excellent academic credentials

• Proficiency in legal research, patent drafting, and technical writing

• Collaborative mindset with a high degree of professionalism and organization

Benefits:

• Discretionary merit-based bonuses

• Monthly wellness reimbursements

• 24/7 access to virtual counseling and behavioral health resources

• Comprehensive health coverage for employees, spouses/domestic partners, and dependents

• Family-building benefits including IVF, adoption, surrogacy, and egg-freezing

• Paid parental leave

• Parenting concierge support and telemedicine

• Parents and caregivers resource group

• Career coaching services for working parents

• In-home and center-based back-up childcare

• Academic support for children (tutoring and college coaching)

• Health Savings Accounts (with firm contributions)

• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

• 401(k) retirement plan with firm match

• Pretax commuter and parking benefits

• Basic and supplemental life insurance

• Short- and long-term disability insurance

• Voluntary insurance options including:

  • Long-term care

  • Critical illness, accident, and hospitalization

  • Identity theft protection

  • Pet insurance

• Medicare consulting services

• Firm-paid CLE, bar review fees, and professional dues

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