Job Title: Intellectual Property Attorney - Associate General Counsel and Patent Counsel
Location: Hybrid -Rockville, Maryland, United States
Salary: $150,000-$325,000
Skills: Patent Law, Trademark Law, Molecular Biology or Computer Science, Licensing, Agreements
About the Biotechnology Company / The Opportunity:
We are a growing life sciences company that is expanding its Intellectual Property (IP) team and hiring for multiple IP-focused roles, including a patent counsel, an IP-focused associate general counsel, and an IP transactional associate general counsel. In these roles, you will work closely with inventors, internal teams, and external counsel to protect the company’s intellectual property and support innovation. This is a unique opportunity to support cutting-edge research and help protect the company’s valuable innovations.
Responsibilities:
- Provide legal counsel on intellectual property matters including patents, trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets, and IP licensing.
- Manage patent portfolios, including drafting, filing, prosecuting, and maintaining domestic and international patent applications.
- Review, draft, and negotiate commercial contracts, including licensing, collaboration, supply, and material transfer agreements, with a focus on IP terms.
- Advise on IP strategy, risk mitigation, and enforcement, including potential litigation support.
- Collaborate with inventors and internal teams to support R&D, product development, and commercialization.
- Provide guidance and training to internal teams on IP protection, agreements, and best practices.
Must-Have Skills:
- Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school and a current license to practice before a state bar and admittance to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) for Patent Counsel.
- 7-10+ years of combined legal experience at USPTO, law firm, or in-house legal team.
- Deep understanding of patent, trademark, copyright, and trade secret law and strong ability to manage complex IP portfolios and matters independently.
Nice-to-Have Skills:
- Advanced degree (MS or PhD preferred) in molecular biology, mechanical engineering, computer science, or related field, with at least 3 years of research or product development experience.
- Technical or scientific background in molecular biology, mechanical engineering, computer science, or related fields.
