Associate/Of Counsel - Intellectual Property
At Taft, we work as one team, driven and committed to helping our clients succeed. A full-service law firm with more than 1,250 attorneys and over 2,000 on our team, we have the collaborative approach, advanced technological resources, and depth of services that make us a preeminent law firm.
Taft is seeking a team-oriented Associate or Of Counsel to join our Intellectual Property group.
Taft is seeking an Associate or Of Counsel with an advanced degree and 7+ years of patent prosecution, life sciences and intellectual property experience. The ideal candidate will have strong verbal, written, and interpersonal skills, superior academic credentials, with backgrounds in one of the following fields: life sciences, biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, chemicals, and materials science. Previous law firm or industry experience and current patent bar membership are required. Candidates are expected to draft and prosecute patent applications, prepare patent opinion letters, provide patent counseling to clients, and conduct patent due diligence studies in connection with business transactions, and work with other practices in the firm to provide full service to life science companies.
Interested candidates should apply here.
Taft offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefit package, including medical, dental, vision, life, long term disability, flexible spending, 401K, Paid Time Off, paid holidays, bonus and more. The salary range for this position is $240,000- $360,000/year. Actual compensation offered to a candidate may vary from posted information based on office location, work experience, education, and/or skill level.