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Offices | Hybrid Work Environment Summary Foley & Lardner's nationally recognized Chemical, Biotechnology & Pharmaceutical group is seeking a Patent Agent or Patent Attorney with a Ph.D. in life ...

Offices | Hybrid Work Environment Summary Foley & Lardner's nationally recognized Chemical, Biotechnology & Pharmaceutical group is seeking a Patent Agent or Patent Attorney with a Ph.D. in life ...

Offices | Hybrid Work Environment Summary Foley & Lardner's nationally recognized Chemical, Biotechnology & Pharmaceutical group is seeking a Patent Agent or Patent Attorney with a Ph.D. in life ...

Legal Recruiting Coordinator

Denver, CO

$20.50 - $27.50/hr

Foley & Lardner LLP is seeking a Legal Recruiting Coordinator to execute entry-level attorney ... Coordinate and execute law student interviewing programs, patent engineer job fairs, and recruiting ...

Legal Recruiting Coordinator

Palo Alto, CA · On-site

$23.50 - $31.50/hr

Foley & Lardner LLP is seeking a Legal Recruiting Coordinator to execute entry-level attorney ... Coordinate and execute law student interviewing programs, patent engineer job fairs, and recruiting ...

NY · On-site

$157.10 - $235.70/hr

... AI, patent and trademark management, prosecution tracking, workflow tools, and dashboards ... Foley & Lardner LLP will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner ...

IP Legal Assistant

Dallas, TX · Hybrid

$56K - $129K/yr

Foley & Lardner LLP is a great place to work because of what we do and how we do it. Here, your ... Anticipate attorney's needs and prepare necessary documents supporting patent prosecution by ...

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Job description

Location: Flexible U.S. Offices | Hybrid Work Environment

Summary
Foley & Lardner’s nationally recognized Chemical, Biotechnology & Pharmaceutical group is seeking a Patent Agent or Patent Attorney with a Ph.D. in life sciences to support its growing portfolio of biotech and pharmaceutical clients. This is an exceptional opportunity to work with cutting-edge innovations and a top-tier legal team known for strategic IP counsel. Ideal for professionals with strong scientific backgrounds and a passion for life sciences, patent law, and client-facing advisory work.

Key Responsibilities

  • Draft and prosecute U.S. and international patent applications in the biotechnology and life sciences sectors

  • Conduct patentability, freedom-to-operate, and due diligence analyses

  • Advise clients on IP strategy, portfolio management, and patent lifecycle issues

  • Collaborate with partners and senior attorneys on patent opinions and litigation strategy support

  • Engage in client communication and USPTO correspondence

  • Stay informed on developments in biotech IP law and relevant case precedents

  • Participate in internal training and contribute to knowledge sharing across the team

Qualifications

  • Ph.D. in Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Genetics, or a closely related life sciences field

  • Minimum 3 years of experience in patent drafting and prosecution

  • USPTO registration is required

  • Experience preparing patent opinions (preferred)

  • Strong legal research, technical writing, and client communication skills

  • Law firm or IP agency background preferred

  • Demonstrated ability to counsel clients and manage workflow independently

  • Excellent academic credentials

Please Do Not Apply If You:

  • Do not have direct experience in biotech or pharmaceutical patent drafting/prosecution

  • Are unwilling to develop subject-matter depth in the life sciences IP space

  • Avoid direct client interaction or prefer to work in isolated, non-collaborative environments

  • Are not open to working in a fast-paced, high-performing team

  • Cannot commit to timely bar admission in Florida (if applicable to your location)

Interview Process

  1. Resume & Academic Transcript Review

  2. Initial Screen with IP Team

  3. Technical Interview or Writing Sample Evaluation

  4. Interview Panel with Senior Patent Attorneys and Partners

  5. Final “Office Fit” Discussion & Offer

Employment Type: FULL_TIME