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Senior Life Sciences Attorney

Gearhart Law, LLC
Summit, NJ Full Time
POSTED ON 3/8/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/6/2025

Gearhart Law, a premier intellectual property law firm, is seeking a highly qualified Senior Patent Attorney to join our team. We specialize in helping innovators and businesses protect their ideas, and we are looking for a driven, entrepreneurial attorney with a background in life sciences and a proven track record in client acquisition and retention.

Position Overview

The ideal candidate will have a passion for intellectual property law, experience in life sciences, and a track record of business development. You will play a critical role in expanding our practice, fostering client relationships, and delivering top-tier legal solutions.

If you are entrepreneurial, passionate about customer service, yet feel stifled in your current environment, then you may be a good fit for the accomplished, yet good natured team at Gearhart Law. We can help you reach your potential.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide expert legal counsel on patent prosecution, strategy, and enforcement in the life sciences sector.
  • Manage and grow your current portfolio of clients of portable business.
  • Collaborate with a dynamic team of attorneys, paralegals, and technical specialists to deliver outstanding results.
  • Build strong relationships with clients and contribute to business development initiatives.

Qualifications

  • Admission to the U.S. Patent Bar is required, as well as at least one State Bar in Good Standing.
  • A bachelor's degree in a life sciences discipline is essential; a graduate degree in a life sciences field is a plus.
  • At least 5 years of experience in patent law, with a focus on life sciences.
  • Demonstrated success in managing a client portfolio with your portable business. Demonstrated ability to originate business is required.
  • Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with an attention to detail.
  • What We Offer

  • A collaborative and supportive work environment.
  • Competitive compensation, including performance incentives.
  • Opportunities for professional growth and leadership.
  • Access to cutting-edge innovations and exciting clients in the life sciences industry.
  • Compensation

    Gearhart Law offers competitive salary ($180,000 per annum plus) depending on portable business and experience, in addition to fully paid medical insurance for the employee, 401k matching, disability and life insurance.

    About Gearhart Law

    At Gearhart Law, we are dedicated to protecting and nurturing innovation. Our firm specializes in patent, trademark, and copyright law, and we pride ourselves on delivering personalized, high-quality services to clients ranging from individual inventors to multinational corporations.

    How to Apply

    If you meet the qualifications and are excited about joining a dynamic and forward-thinking law firm, we’d love to hear from you. Please submit your resume, a cover letter highlighting your qualifications and experience, and a summary of your portable business to rgearhart@gearhartlaw.com.

    Gearhart Law is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

    Salary : $180,000

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