Growing intellectual property disputes team is seeking an associate with experience in pharmaceutical and life‑sciences patent litigation. The role offers hands‑on litigation work within a collaborative team and regular client engagement across multiple U.S. offices, with primary hiring opportunities in Chicago and Philadelphia.

Ideal candidates have experience with Hatch‑Waxman, biosimilars, or related pharmaceutical patent matters and bring strong technical literacy in molecular biology, cellular biology, or biochemistry. Advanced scientific degrees (M.S. or Ph.D.) are a plus but not required. The group provides structured professional development and mentorship for mid‑level litigators.

Candidates must be barred and eligible to practice in the state of the office to which they apply and should demonstrate excellent research, writing, and oral advocacy skills.

3–5 years of litigation experience at a large law firm, with substantive patent litigation exposure
Background in molecular biology, cellular biology, biochemistry, or equivalent scientific training; M.S. or Ph.D. preferred but not required
Experience with Hatch‑Waxman, biosimilars, or pharmaceutical patent disputes strongly preferred
Active bar membership and eligibility to practice in the state of the selected office
Strong legal research, writing, communication, and organizational skills

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