Patent Associate Engineering

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Job Overview:
A leading intellectual property law firm is seeking a Patent Associate with 1–4 years of law firm experience in patent prosecution to join its Patents and Innovations Practice. The ideal candidate will have a technical background in engineering or a related field and a demonstrated interest in life sciences. This is an excellent opportunity to work on high-level patent matters involving cutting-edge technologies, with exposure to a collaborative and supportive legal environment across multiple office locations.

Location:

• Boston, MA

Duties:

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

• Assist clients with the strategic management of intellectual property portfolios

• Conduct freedom-to-operate, patentability, and landscape analyses

• Collaborate with inventors, in-house counsel, and other stakeholders

• Support due diligence projects, including reviews of IP assets in M&A or licensing transactions

• Stay current on legal and technological developments relevant to client industries

Requirements:

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

• Strong interest or background in life sciences, either academically or through industry experience

• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment

• Strong interpersonal and client-facing skills

Education:

• J.D. from an accredited U.S. law school

• Advanced degrees in technical disciplines preferred (but not required)

Certifications:

• Admission to a U.S. state bar

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

Skills:

• Technical background in one or more of the following disciplines:

  • Electrical Engineering

  • Mechanical Engineering

  • Chemical Engineering

  • Materials Science

  • Artificial Intelligence / Machine Learning

  • Related Engineering or Applied Sciences

• Exceptional writing, research, and analytical skills

• High attention to detail and organization

• Ability to communicate effectively with scientists, clients, and legal professionals

Benefits:

• Discretionary merit bonuses

• Monthly wellness reimbursements

• 24/7 access to emotional and behavioral health support and virtual counseling

• Comprehensive healthcare coverage for employees and dependents

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

• Paid parental leave

• Parenting concierge services and telemedicine access

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

• Academic support services including tutoring and college coaching

• Health Savings Accounts (with firm contribution)

• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

• 401(k) retirement plan

• Pretax commuter and parking benefits

• Basic and supplemental life insurance

• Short- and long-term disability coverage

• Optional insurance offerings including:

  • Long-term care

  • Critical illness

  • Hospitalization

  • Accident

  • ID theft protection

  • Pet insurance

• Medicare consulting services

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

Company info

BCG Attorney Search
225 Franklin Street, 26th floor
Boston
Massachusetts
United States 02110
Phone : (857) 277-7381
Fax : (213) 895-7306