Husch Blackwell LLP, a national
law firm, has an immediate opening for an Intellectual
Property Staff Attorney with five to eight years of experience. Chicago is the
preferred location, however, we will consider candidates for any of our offices
including our virtual office, The Link. The
position will have a reduced billable-hour requirement and a flexible schedule.
The
ideal candidate will be registered with the USPTO and hold a degree in Chemical
Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field of study. The candidate
must have an excellent academic record, proficient writing skills, strong
interpersonal skills with the ability to work well with a team, superior judgment,
the ability to effectively handle multiple projects, and the ability to
articulate legal strategies and courses of action.
The
ideal candidate will also have experience with one or more of the following:
global patent prosecution and portfolio management, freedom to operate and
patent clearance, licensing and other technology transactions, and due
diligence related to merger and acquisitions.
Candidates
should have an active bar license in the state corresponding with the office to
which they are applying or commit to obtaining one as soon as possible. We look for
dynamic and entrepreneurial individuals with varied backgrounds, interests, and
experience for a diverse candidate pool. This
is not a partnership-track position.
Pursuant to Colorado’s
Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, the compensation range for this position in
Denver is $120,000 to $130,000, commensurate with qualifications and
experience.
Qualified
candidates should submit a cover letter and resume through our online
application process at www.huschblackwell.com.
EOE
