Associate

Senior Associate — Intellectual Property (Chemistry), Washington, D.C.

  • LocationWashington, District of Columbia
  • Work typeOn-site
  • PracticeIntellectual Property

A leading international law firm

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Top-tier international law firm seeks a senior associate to join a busy IP practice focused on patent prosecution and related litigation. The role offers hands-on work with complex chemical and life‑sciences technologies across pre- and post‑filing stages.

The position may be based in several U.S. offices (including Washington, D.C., Boston, Denver, New York, or Palo Alto) and involves collaboration with multidisciplinary teams on high‑impact patent matters.

Applicants should be prepared to submit law school and undergraduate/graduate transcripts as part of the application process.

  • J.D. from an accredited law school and active bar membership (or eligibility).
  • Advanced degree or strong technical background in chemistry (Ph.D., M.S., or equivalent preferred).
  • Significant patent prosecution experience; familiarity with patent litigation matters a plus.
  • Experience drafting and prosecuting chemistry-related patent applications and interacting with patent offices.

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