Chemistry Attorney / Organic Chemistry Attorney in Minneapolis, MN

Law Firm

Minneapolis, MN

Chemistry Attorney / Organic Chemistry Attorney in Minneapolis, MN

Attorney

1-4 yrs required

No

Job Title: Pharmaceutical Attorney
Location: Minneapolis, MN
Employment Type: Full Time
Experience: Experienced

Merchant & Gould, a top intellectual property law firm, is looking for a highly skilled Pharmaceutical Attorney to join our Chemical & Life Sciences practice group. This is a full-time position that can be based in any of our office locations.

Key Responsibilities:
- Prepare and prosecute patent applications for small molecule pharmaceutical products
- Assist in drafting opinions related to pharmaceutical products
- Conduct legal research and analysis
- Collaborate with clients and internal teams to provide effective legal solutions

Qualifications:
- Law school graduate before 2020
- 1-4 years of experience in small molecule pharmaceutical products
- Undergraduate degree in chemistry
- PhD or masters in organic chemistry preferred but not required

Salary Information:
- Base salary based on an 1850 billable hour target
- Discretionary merit bonus based on performance
- Hiring range of $200k - $280k depending on experience level

Benefits:
- Competitive salary with bonus plan
- Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, and 401(k) match
- Parenting leave and ten firm holidays

How to Apply:
To be considered, please apply online at Career Opportunities (). You will need to provide a cover letter, resume, unofficial law school transcript, and a writing sample.

Equal Employment Opportunity:
Merchant & Gould provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Accommodations for Disabilities:
We encourage candidates with disabilities to apply. If you need any accommodation during the application or recruiting process, please contact our Human Resources Department at .

Key Points:
- Merchant & Gould, a top intellectual property law firm, is seeking an experienced Pharmaceutical Attorney to join their Chemical & Life Sciences practice group.
- This is a full-time position that can be based in any of the firm's office locations.
- The ideal candidate is a pre-2020 law school graduate with 1-4 years of experience in small molecule pharmaceutical products.
- A chemistry undergraduate degree is required, and a PhD or masters in organic chemistry is preferred.
- The associate compensation structure includes a base salary and a discretionary merit bonus based on performance, with a hiring range of $200k - $280k depending on experience level.
- The firm offers competitive health and wellness benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, and a 401(k) match.
- To apply, candidates must submit a cover letter, resume, unofficial law school transcript, and a writing sample through the firm's Career Opportunities page.
- Merchant & Gould is committed to equal employment opportunities and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type.
- The firm also provides accommodations for candidates with disabilities during the application and recruiting process.