Intellectual Property Life Science Associate
BCG Attorney Search · Washington, DC
FULL-TIME
Posted Sep 11, 2026
Job Description
Job ID: 432503
Pay scale: $260000- $390000
Job Overview
A law firm seeks a midlevel intellectual property associate for their technology transactions practice in Washington, DC. The ideal candidate will have three to six years of experience in licensing, collaboration, and commercial partnering transactions within the life sciences sector.
Duties
- Represent biotech and pharmaceutical companies in patent licensing and collaboration agreements.
- Negotiate complex standalone commercial transactions.
- Work closely with founders developing cutting-edge technologies.
- Engage in transactions involving novel therapeutics, vaccines, diagnostics, and digital health technologies.
Requirements
- Three to six years of relevant experience in a law firm setting.
- Experience with AI-native or AI-driven biotechnology companies is a plus.
- Superior academic credentials.
- Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal skills.
- Barred in the state of the office location or eligible to sit/waive into the next bar exam.
Education
- Juris Doctor (JD) degree.
Certifications
- Bar admission in the relevant state.
Skills
- Strong negotiation and transactional skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams.
- Proficiency in handling complex legal documents.
Benefits
- Healthcare and life insurance plans.
- Health Savings Accounts and Flexible Spending Accounts.
- Wellbeing programs.
This firm is one of the nation's acknowledged best in intellectual property work. This medium sized DC firm, with a major office on the West Coast, is made up attorneys who fill the halls with some pretty erudite conversation. Obviously, there is a strong preference here for scientific backgrounds, with an added bonus for people with Ph.d.'s and business development acumen. Pay and benefits are high.
This opportunity is being presented by BCG Attorney Search, a legal recruiting firm focused exclusively on placing attorneys in permanent positions with law firms.
Since 2000, BCG Attorney Search has helped thousands of attorneys advance their careers at law firms ranging from specialized boutiques to major firms. Our recruiters combine direct relationships with law firms, detailed market research, and an extensive record of prior placements to identify where an attorney’s experience is most likely to be valued.
We help attorneys understand their marketability, identify suitable firms, approach opportunities strategically and confidentially, prepare for interviews, and evaluate offers in light of their long-term career objectives.
Our representation is confidential, and candidates never pay a fee for our services.
Explore BCG’s thousands of successful placements here.
BCG Attorney Search will confidentially review your application and will not forward your materials to the firm without first discussing the opportunity with you.
Pay scale: $260000- $390000
Job Overview
A law firm seeks a midlevel intellectual property associate for their technology transactions practice in Washington, DC. The ideal candidate will have three to six years of experience in licensing, collaboration, and commercial partnering transactions within the life sciences sector.
Duties
- Represent biotech and pharmaceutical companies in patent licensing and collaboration agreements.
- Negotiate complex standalone commercial transactions.
- Work closely with founders developing cutting-edge technologies.
- Engage in transactions involving novel therapeutics, vaccines, diagnostics, and digital health technologies.
Requirements
- Three to six years of relevant experience in a law firm setting.
- Experience with AI-native or AI-driven biotechnology companies is a plus.
- Superior academic credentials.
- Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal skills.
- Barred in the state of the office location or eligible to sit/waive into the next bar exam.
Education
- Juris Doctor (JD) degree.
Certifications
- Bar admission in the relevant state.
Skills
- Strong negotiation and transactional skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams.
- Proficiency in handling complex legal documents.
Benefits
- Healthcare and life insurance plans.
- Health Savings Accounts and Flexible Spending Accounts.
- Wellbeing programs.
This firm is one of the nation's acknowledged best in intellectual property work. This medium sized DC firm, with a major office on the West Coast, is made up attorneys who fill the halls with some pretty erudite conversation. Obviously, there is a strong preference here for scientific backgrounds, with an added bonus for people with Ph.d.'s and business development acumen. Pay and benefits are high.
This opportunity is being presented by BCG Attorney Search, a legal recruiting firm focused exclusively on placing attorneys in permanent positions with law firms.
Since 2000, BCG Attorney Search has helped thousands of attorneys advance their careers at law firms ranging from specialized boutiques to major firms. Our recruiters combine direct relationships with law firms, detailed market research, and an extensive record of prior placements to identify where an attorney’s experience is most likely to be valued.
We help attorneys understand their marketability, identify suitable firms, approach opportunities strategically and confidentially, prepare for interviews, and evaluate offers in light of their long-term career objectives.
Our representation is confidential, and candidates never pay a fee for our services.
Explore BCG’s thousands of successful placements here.
BCG Attorney Search will confidentially review your application and will not forward your materials to the firm without first discussing the opportunity with you.
Additional Details
- City
- Washington
- State
- District of Columbia
- Country
- US
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