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Intellectual Property Associate - Life Sciences

Palo Alto, CA, United States

Industry: Legal | Type: Full-Time

Posted Date: Apr 24, 2026

Salary: USD 235000 - 310000 Annually | Experience: 2-4 Years

Practice Areas: Cellular Technology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology, Biotechnology, Molecular Biology, Bioengineering, Genomics, Biophysics, Biomechanics, Neuroscience, Oncology, Endocrinology, organic chemistry, genetics, medicine, Pharmacology, Patent Agents/Technical Specialists - Life Sciences General

Job Description:

Seeking a junior to mid-level associate with 2-4 years of patent prosecution experience in computational biology practice. Advise biotech, pharmaceutical, and digital health clients on intellectual property matters relating to data-driven innovations. Translate complex scientific concepts into strategic legal guidance for patent preparation, prosecution, and portfolio management.

Patent bar membership required. Prepare for, take, and pass the patent bar exam prior to joining or during first 12 months of employment. Applicants must possess excellent academic credentials and strong research, writing, communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills. Salary range: $235,000 - $310,000.

Benefits include medical, financial, and other benefits, including 401(k) eligibility, vacation, sick time, parental leave, and bereavement leave. Employee will be in an "at-will position" with right to modify salary based on individual performance, firm or department/team performance, and market factors.

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