What are the responsibilities and job description for the Intellectual Property Attorney position at Direct Counsel?
Direct Counsel is seeking a talented and dedicated Intellectual Property Associate to join an excellent firm in their Health Care & Life Sciences practice. This position is available in the firm’s Columbus, Nashville, Pittsburgh, Portland, or Princeton office.
Responsibilities:
- Conduct patent prosecution within the life sciences industry
- Handle technology transactions including collaborations, licensing, outsourcing, and joint venture agreements
- Evaluate and manage patent, trademark, and copyright portfolios
- Perform IP due diligence for corporate transactions
- Manage and negotiate strategic commercial agreements
Qualifications:
- Minimum of three years of experience in patent prosecution within the life sciences industry
- Familiarity with technology transactions (collaborations, licensing, outsourcing, and joint ventures)
- Experience in evaluating and managing IP portfolios and performing IP due diligence is preferred
- Juris Doctorate degree required
- Admission to the USPTO required
- Admission to practice law in Ohio, Tennessee, Pennsylvania, Oregon, or New Jersey is mandatory
- Strong academic credentials
- Excellent research and writing skills
Job type:
- Full time – onsite
Compensation:
- Competitive salary plus benefits
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $96,720.00 - $141,440.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Ability to Relocate:
- Pittsburgh, PA: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $96,720 - $141,440