Assistant Counsel – Patent Attorney Job at Robert Half (Philadelphia)

Patent Agent

For over 55 years, our Intellectual Property practice has been helping clients i...

Location

United States , Dallas; Chicago; Houston; New York; Washington; Palo Alto; San Francisco

Salary:

83000.00 - 110000.00 USD / Year

Baker McKenzie Italy

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Admitted to the USPTO
2+ years of patent preparation and prosecution experience as a patent agent or technical advisor
Top academic credentials
Strong analytical ability
Excellent writing and communication skills
Ability to function and collaborate smoothly in a global team environment with culturally diverse team members
A degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Physics, or related science is required
Preference for candidates with a master's degree

Job Responsibility

Assist patent attorneys on patent prosecution, counseling, and litigation
Draft patent applications and responses to office actions
Advise lawyers on technology issues in preparation for depositions
Prepare responses to office actions and other USPTO communications
Study invention disclosures and prepare patent specifications
Perform prior art searches
Assist with litigation and transactional projects
Communicate with clients and foreign counsel

What we offer

Bonus eligible
Medical
Dental
Vision
401(k) based on number of hours worked

Fulltime

Counsel, IP

The Intellectual Property Team is seeking an outstanding attorney with solid pat...

Location

United States , San Francisco

Salary:

208000.00 - 231000.00 USD / Year

Uber

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Minimum of five (5) years of legal experience in private practice, and/or in-house OR Minimum 4 years, including +1 year Uber internal
J.D. and license to practice law in at least one U.S. state
Ability to operate in a fast-paced environment and take ownership of projects from inception to completion, including a commitment to collaborate and deliver for others and a desire to innovate in the practice of IP
Experience handling a range of IP matters, including patent prosecution, IP transactions and licensing, open source, patent litigation, pre-litigation IP disputes, trade secrets, and copyrights
Broad patent prosecution experience
patent licensing or patent litigation experience a plus
Patent Attorney registered with the USPTO
Excellent business judgment and high comfort level advising senior leaders on a wide range of legal issues related to technology and/or software platforms
Strong interpersonal skills and highly collaborative with both business leaders and legal groups, with strong ability to build relationships, gain credibility, and partner across functions to build consensus
Inquisitiveness, along with the ability to spot issues, get to the heart of a matter, and articulate plans to address them

Job Responsibility

Develop Uber’s patent portfolio, including managing and working closely with outside patent counsel and members of Uber's IP Team
Partner with engineering and product teams to identify and harvest inventions in various technology areas
Support IP aspects of M&A, litigation, pre-litigation IP disputes, employment, compliance, and open source activities
Negotiate, draft, and review agreements involving technology and intellectual property matters, including patent transfer/license agreements and other complex IP transactions
Assist in the development of analytics tools and models to inform Uber’s patent portfolio strategy, evaluate patent risk, and identify prior art
Represent Uber in external IP organizations and events

What we offer

Eligible to participate in Uber's bonus program
May be offered an equity award & other types of comp
Eligible for various benefits

Fulltime

Director, Patent Attorney

We are seeking a conscientious patent attorney with considerable experience in v...

Location

United States

Salary:

245000.00 - 275000.00 USD / Year

Apogee Therapeutics

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Advanced degree in Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, Biomedical Engineering or related field
Juris Doctorate (J.D.) degree and membership in a state bar
Registration as a patent attorney with the US Patent & Trademark Office
5+ years of experience as a patent attorney at a law firm or in-house in the biotech or pharmaceutical industry (preferably a combination of both)
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Exceptional organizational skills
Ability to work in a rapidly changing environment and manage competing priorities
Keen attention to detail
Strong work ethic with the willingness and ability to take initiative and think and work independently in a fast-paced environment
Ability to think creatively and strategically

Job Responsibility

Prepare and prosecute patent applications, including drafting applications and responses to Office Actions before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
Coordinate patent filing and prosecution strategy ex-US (globally) and instruct foreign counsel accordingly
Work alongside scientific and technical colleagues to identify patenting opportunities and convert innovative ideas into patent applications
Conduct patent and patent application landscape analyses and provide guidance to stakeholders
Perform patentability analyses and communicate guidance to stakeholders
Perform freedom-to-operate assessments, identify and investigate any potential risks and assist with any risk-mitigation measures
Communicate patent-related information clearly, concisely and carefully with colleagues across functions

What we offer

Market competitive compensation and benefits package, including base salary, performance bonus, equity grant opportunities, health, welfare & retirement benefits
Three weeks PTO, two one-week company-wide shutdowns a year and dedicated paid sick leave
Commitment to growing you professionally and providing access to resources to further your development
Apogee offers regular all team, in-person meetings to build relationships and problem solve

Fulltime

Paralegal

Our company is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Paralegal with 3–5 yea...

Location

United States , Sunnyvale

Salary:

Not provided

Robert Half

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

3–5 years of experience as a Paralegal focused on patent and intellectual property matters
Strong understanding of patent prosecution and IP portfolio management
Familiarity with USPTO processes and e-filing systems
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and legal research/database platforms
Ability to work effectively in an in-office, collaborative team environment
Bachelor’s degree or paralegal certificate (Preferred)
Prior experience supporting patent attorneys in a law firm or corporate legal department

Job Responsibility

Prepare, review, and file patent and trademark applications and supporting documents
Assist attorneys with patent prosecution, IP portfolio management, and maintenance
Perform legal research related to patents, copyrights, and trademarks
Manage all correspondence with USPTO and other regulatory agencies
Maintain accurate IP records, deadlines, and relevant documentation
Support attorneys in IP litigation, including document preparation and evidence gathering
Communicate with inventors, clients, and external counsel as needed

What we offer

medical
vision
dental
life and disability insurance
401(k) plan

Corporate Paralegal

Blackrock is seeking a detail-oriented and highly organized Corporate Paralegal ...

Location

United States , Salt Lake City

Salary:

Not provided

Blackrock Neurotech

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Associate or bachelor’s degree in paralegal studies, legal studies, or a related field preferred
Paralegal certification strongly preferred
Minimum of three to five years of experience as a corporate paralegal or in a similar in-house legal support role
Experience supporting intellectual property matters, including patents, trademarks, and related documentation
Strong knowledge of corporate governance, entity management, and contract administration
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and document management systems
Exceptional organizational, written, and verbal communication skills
High attention to detail with strong time management and prioritization abilities
Demonstrated ability to maintain strict confidentiality and handle sensitive legal information securely
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment

Job Responsibility

Support the Legal Department with day-to-day corporate legal and compliance activities
Provide secretarial and administrative assistance to attorneys and legal team as needed
Work closely with the IP attorney to assist with intellectual property matters, including patent and trademark filings, maintenance, and record keeping
Draft and coordinate signatures on formal documents, including contracts, NDAs, inventor declarations, assignments and powers of attorney
Maintain and manage corporate records, including entity documents, board materials, resolutions, and governance files
Oversee legal document management systems to ensure accuracy, organization, and accessibility of records
Assist with contract administration, including tracking, filing, and maintaining executed agreements
Prepare and organize materials for board meetings, committee meetings, and corporate filings
Coordinate with internal stakeholders and outside counsel as needed
Monitor deadlines and manage dockets related to IP filings, corporate compliance, and regulatory requirements

Fulltime

Senior Counsel - Biotech Patent Attorney

Join Amgen’s Mission of Serving Patients. In this vital role you will develop, i...

Location

United States

Salary:

270109.00 - 320613.00 USD / Year

Amgen

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

J.D. degree or LL.M. degree from an accredited law school
Admission to practice law in a U.S. jurisdiction
Registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
Four (4) years of experience practicing patent or intellectual property law in the biopharma or life sciences space

Job Responsibility

Develop, implement, and execute a global intellectual property strategy for protecting Amgen’s therapeutic products and product candidates
Working closely with Amgen scientists to identify patentable inventions
Analyzing patents and preparing freedom-to-operate opinions
Drafting, filing and prosecuting patent applications worldwide
Conducting prior art searches
Conducting due diligence in support of licensing activities
Drafting and negotiating research agreements
Providing legal advice and counsel to R&D and Business partners on a wide range of IP related matters
Assisting with litigation-related matters and challenging/defending patents in PTAB proceedings, opposition proceedings, and other forums
Work individually, in legal teams, and in cross-functional research and business teams across various geographies

What we offer

A comprehensive employee benefits package, including a Retirement and Savings Plan with generous company contributions, group medical, dental and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, and flexible spending accounts
A discretionary annual bonus program
Stock-based long-term incentives
Award-winning time-off plans
Flexible work models where possible

Fulltime

Senior Counsel

Join Verra Mobility as a Senior Counsel, and you will join a dynamic legal team ...

Location

United States , Mesa

Salary:

Not provided

Verra Mobility

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

JD from an accredited law school and in good standing with a state bar association
5+ years as a practicing attorney with an emphasis on contracting matters and/or prior experience as a product counsel at a technology-focused organization
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate complex legal issues in a simple, understandable manner
Ability to work well in time-sensitive situations and fast-paced environments
and effectively manage multiple projects or matters with competing deadlines
Strong presentation and negotiation skills
Solid business instinct and judgment
High degree of organization and efficiency with demonstrated attention to detail
Strong collaborative skills, and proven team orientation
Personal integrity, sound judgment, and strong ethics in business and personal conduct

Job Responsibility

Drafting, negotiating, and managing customer contracts, commercial partnership contracts, licensing agreements, channel marketing agreements, and complex vendor agreements
Advising on and optimizing legal risk, product, commercial and compliance considerations, while suggesting creative, business-supportive solutions
Operating as first-level review of privacy policies, terms, user agreements, and ensuring they are aligned with product strategy and anticipated use cases
Issue-spotting potential legal challenges, and running them to ground
Proactively identifying and anticipating emerging legal and regulatory issues that might impact our products and services
Creating and updating template agreements, and supporting the continuous improvement of contractual standards
Spotting potential privacy issues and, working with our Data Privacy team and counsel, provide business-oriented resolutions
Collaborating with IP counsel on patent and other IP related matters
Assisting with mergers, acquisitions, and other strategic transactions including due diligence, transaction documentation, and post-closing integration support
Assisting with litigation matters, and other regulatory or stakeholder disputes

Senior Patent Litigation Legal Assistant

We are seeking an experienced Senior Patent Litigation Legal Assistant (Paralega...

Location

United States , New York

Salary:

Not provided

Robert Half

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree preferred
Paralegal Certificate preferred
7+ years of patent litigation experience in a law firm or in-house legal department
Extensive federal court experience, including e-filing
Proficiency in litigation support and eDiscovery platforms
Strong knowledge of local rules and Federal Rules of Civil Procedure related to court deadlines
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Job Responsibility

Manage all phases of patent litigation from pre-filing investigation through trial
Maintain case calendars and monitor deadlines in federal courts
Prepare, file, and serve pleadings, discovery, and court documents (including ECF filings)
Draft routine pleadings, discovery requests/responses, subpoenas, and correspondence
Assist with briefing and hearing preparation
Oversee large-scale document collections, reviews, and productions
Coordinate with eDiscovery vendors and manage review platforms (e.g., Relativity, Everlaw)
Prepare privilege logs and manage document databases
Assist attorneys with deposition preparation, including exhibits
Coordinate expert discovery and manage expert materials

What we offer

medical
vision
dental
life and disability insurance
company 401(k) plan

Assistant Counsel – Patent Attorney

Robert Half

Location:
United States , Philadelphia

Category:
Legal

Contract Type:
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Job Posted:
January 09, 2026

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