Senior Ip Counsel Life Sciences Attorney

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Senior IP Counsel, Life Sciences Attorney
The candidate will help lead the development of a worldwide IP portfolio covering new IP to therapeutic applications of CRISPR-Cas9. Identify patentable inventions through regular interactions with internal R&D project teams, and work with outside counsel to draft, file, and prosecute patent applications worldwide. Provide legal advice to internal science, business, and legal teams on a variety of IP related matters. Conduct due diligence assessments and counsel based on those assessments, including freedom-to-operate (FTO), infringement and validity analyses, and risk evaluation and mitigation. Work on transactions and legal matters supporting Intellia’s research and business goals, such as licensing, collaborations, and other contracts (e.g., consulting, research, service, vendors, manufacturing). Analyze trademark and copyright issues. Assist with challenging and defending patents in PTAB, opposition proceedings, and other forums. Interface with key stakeholders, including collaborators, government agencies, consultants, and other third parties. Work on other assigned legal matters relevant to the Company. J.D. degree or LL.M. degree from an accredited law school, admission to practice law in a U.S. jurisdiction, and 4+ years' experience as a patent agent or patent attorney registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Significant prior legal experience in the pharmaceutical and/or biotechnology fields, with an emphasis on preparation, prosecution, and IP analysis a must. Strong preference for advanced scientific degree (Ph.D. or Master’s) in molecular biology, cell biology, biochemistry, chemistry, immunology, genetics, structural biology, or related field. 6+ years of experience practicing patent or intellectual property law. Experience in all aspects of U.S. and foreign intellectual property law relating to biotechnology, pharmaceutical, or life sciences at a law firm or a biotechnology/pharmaceutical corporation. Strong client service focus and ability to work independently and in teams, as well as excellent organizational skills, flexibility, and ability to prioritize workflows.

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