Biotechnology/Chemistry Patent Agent/Patent Attorney

Lewis & Associates

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New York, NY, us on site Until 8/22/2026 First posted February 23, 2026 Last posted February 23, 2026
Job description

LEWIS & ASSOCIATES  is a leader in providing Legal and Administrative staffing services.  We are a sole source staffing firm giving you convenient ways of working with us. We make every effort to ensure the highest degree of professionalism and integrity in the staffing process. We understand the demanding role of recruiting to source the highest level of legal professionals while incorporating proven, innovative, and successful recruiting techniques.

Top full-service, international law firm with lawyers in 16 offices in the US, Europe and Asia. The lawyers are known internationally for their work in private equity & venture capital, complex litigation, insurance & reinsurance, technology & intellectual property, and public finance.

With more than a century of experience, working with Fortune 500, FTSE 250 clients and start-up companies alike, throughout a range of industries, their clients know them as a trusted legal and business adviser—providing strategic, collaborative and client-focused counsel that helps to protect and advance their business goals. Their lawyers are creative yet pragmatic, and take the time to develop an intimate understanding of our clients’ businesses, to help them effectively navigate risk, regulatory issues and the diverse challenges of a competitive marketplace—in the boardroom or the courtroom.

That’s business-minded legal counsel at its best.16 offices in the US, Europe and Asia and more than a century of experience as business-minded legal counsel.

 

We are currently seeking a registered Patent Agent/registered Patent Attorney with a background in biotechnology/chemistry to join our Intellectual Property (IP) Department in any of the Boston/NY/DC/Chicago/Stamford/Hartford offices.  A PhD (molecular/cell biology, biochemistry, medical science, immunology, chemistry, etc.) and 2-3 years previous patent prosecution experience are required. Successful candidates will have superior academic credentials and writing skills as well as a solid foundation in patent prosecution and patent application drafting.

Please only apply if you meet the criteria.

About this role

Summary

Patent agent/attorney with biotech/chemistry background, patent prosecution experience, PhD preferred

Job title

Biotechnology/Chemistry Patent Agent/Patent Attorney

Experience level

2-3 years

Industry

law

Location requirements

New York, NY, US; remote work not specified

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

patent prosecutionpatent draftingPhD in biological sciences or chemistryregistered patent agent or attorney

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

biotechnologychemistrypatent prosecutionpatent drafting
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

New York, NY, USA

On-site City