Senior Associate, Counsel, or Junior Partner (IP) #22136 Chicago

Vanguard-IP

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Chicago, IL Until 9/21/2026 First posted July 23, 2026 Last posted July 23, 2026
Job description

REQUIREMENTS

The ideal candidate will have prior experience drafting and prosecuting patent applications in the fields of synthetic organic chemistry, biochemistry, and pharmaceutical sciences. Applicants are expected to have a master’s or a Ph.D. degree in organic chemistry or related field. A strong academic background and excellent research, writing, and communication skills are essential for this role. Must be admitted to practice in the relevant jurisdiction as well as before the USPTO.

SUMMARY

Vanguard Intellectual Partners (Vanguard-IP) specializes in the placement of IP/Patent professionals nationwide.

Our sole focus on intellectual property enables us to more deeply understand our clients’ technical needs, and our candidates’ individual talents and career interests. Our broad network of long-term client relationships gives us a competitive edge.

Our recruiters all have 10+ years of IP recruiting experience, and an exceptional record of success. We have superior knowledge of the IP job market, and offer trusted career advice for our candidates. We also have the resources and high-level contacts to get your resume noticed by the people who matter.

We look forward to speaking with you, and learning more about what you are seeking in your next opportunity.

CONFIDENTIALITY

At Vanguard-IP, we respect the confidentiality of every candidate who contacts us. Furthermore, we will always obtain expressed authorization before submitting your resume to any of our clients.

**Should you have an interest in exploring opportunities in another location, we have hundreds of openings in other markets. Please apply now and our team would be happy to review your information for this or other openings in your location of interest.

About this role

Summary

Drafts and prosecutes patent applications in chemistry and pharma fields.

Job title

Senior Associate, Counsel, or Junior Partner (IP)

Experience level

senior level

Industry

law

Location requirements

Chicago, IL; remote work not specified

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

patent draftingprosecutionUSPTO admissionresearchwritingcommunication

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

patent laworganic chemistrybiochemistrypharmaceutical sciences
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Chicago, IL, USA

On-site City