one of the nation's best-in-class intellectual property law firms, is seeking an experienced attorney to join our Chemical & Life Sciences practice group. This position can be located in any of our offices.
The ideal candidate is a pre-2020 law school graduate with at least 5 years of small molecule pharmaceutical product experience, including preparing and prosecuting patent applications, and assisting in or drafting opinions. Candidates must have a chemistry undergraduate degree, and a PhD in organic chemistry is strongly preferred.
Our associate compensation structure has two components:
- a base salary (based on an 1850 billable hour target)
- a discretionary merit bonus based on performance. Depending on the experience level of the candidate, the hiring range starts at $200k.
We are equally committed to providing driven, affordable health and wellness benefits to help take care of yourself and your family, including: a competitive salary with a bonus plan, a comprehensive benefits package that includes employee medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, 401(k) match, parenting leave, and ten firm holidays.
To be considered, please apply online at Career Opportunities (merchantgould.com). You will need to provide a cover letter, resume, unofficial undergraduate/graduate/law school transcripts, and a writing sample.