LS Patent Counsel

Overview

A leading organization in the Life Sciences sector is seeking a Patent Attorney to join their Life Science Patents team. This role involves managing patent portfolios, including drafting, filing, prosecuting, and defending patents, as well as preparing opinions and advising on intellectual property matters to protect innovative technologies and products.

Responsibilities

• Manage patent portfolios related to Life Science innovations.
• Draft, file, prosecute, and defend patents.
• Prepare legal opinions and provide counsel on intellectual property matters.
• Collaborate directly with R&D teams and cross-functional colleagues globally to identify IP opportunities and assess risks.
• Support strategic decision-making by aligning IP strategy with business objectives.
• Work with technologies spanning filtration, chromatography, substrates, ligands, bioreactors, sensors, devices, chemistry, biology, and related areas.

Requirements

• Undergraduate degree in a relevant scientific or technical field, such as engineering, biotechnology, or a related discipline.
• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Registration to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office.
• Minimum of 3 years of patent law experience.
• Fluency in English.
• Eligibility to work in the United States (no sponsorship provided).

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree and/or research and development experience.
• Experience supporting Life Science technologies including engineering, filtration, chromatography, bioprocessing, chemistry, or biology.
• Effective communication skills.
• Proficiency with current and emerging digital tools.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to high-quality work.
• Excellent time management skills with the ability to meet deadlines.
• Proactive and collaborative working style with sound judgment.
• Awareness of legal, business, and reputational risks.
• Strong business orientation with the ability to connect IP strategy to business goals using a practical, solutions-focused approach.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $147,300.00 - $220,000.00 annually.
• Actual compensation will depend on location, experience, education, skills, and other job-related factors.
• Position may be eligible for sales or performance-based bonuses.
• Benefits include health insurance, paid time off (PTO), retirement contributions, and other perks.

Location

• Burlington, MA, USA.
• Remote candidates will be considered.

Travel

• Less than 10%, including international and domestic travel.