Ip Practice Group Attorney (Chemical Engineerin...

Description:

An International Law Firm, a global law firm, has a dynamic full-time employment opportunity for a Practice Group Attorney in the IP Practice of our Minneapolis office. The Practice Group Attorney position is a non-Shareholder track position; it is full-time with benefits. We offer competitive compensation and an excellent benefits package.
An International Law Firm is consistently among the top firms on the Am Law Global 100; the Practice Group Attorney will have the opportunity to work with clients, large and small, from a variety of industries across the country. The Minneapolis team has a dynamic and continually growing practice focused on a broad range of intellectual property matters. A unique and compelling feature of our law firm is that we offer a strong local presence, but also with a national and global platform that allows us to help our clients on their most interesting and complex IP issues.
Job Requirements:
This position will support the IP Practice working on the strategic development, procurement, and counseling of patent portfolios. Applicants should have focused experience in the following areas:

• Drafting chemical-related patent applications
• Prosecuting chemical-related patent applications
• Managing global patent portfolios (preferred)
• Preparing opinions concerning freedom-to-operate (preferred)

Candidates must be in good standing with the Minnesota Bar or be admitted as soon as practicable. Candidates with a degree or an advanced degree in chemical engineering are preferred, although candidates with degrees in materials science, chemistry, or strong relevant experience in any one of these areas will also be considered. A strong understanding of chemistry and related principles is a plus. Candidates must have excellent academic credentials, be comfortable working directly with clients, and possess strong writing and analytical skills.

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