Legal Jobs in Clarksburg
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Job Title: Intellectual Property Attorney - Associate General Counsel and Patent Counsel
Location: Hybrid -Rockville, Maryland, United States
Salary: $150,000-$325,000
Skills: Patent Law, Trademark Law, Molecular Biology or Computer Science, Licensing, Agreements
About the Biotechnology Company / The Opportunity:
We are a growing life sciences company that is expanding its Intellectual Property (IP) team and hiring for multiple IP-focused roles, including a patent counsel, an IP-focused associate general counsel, and an IP transactional associate general counsel. In these roles, you will work closely with inventors, internal teams, and external counsel to protect the company's intellectual property and support innovation. This is a unique opportunity to support cutting-edge research and help protect the company's valuable innovations.
Responsibilities:
- Provide legal counsel on intellectual property matters including patents, trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets, and IP licensing.
- Manage patent portfolios, including drafting, filing, prosecuting, and maintaining domestic and international patent applications.
- Review, draft, and negotiate commercial contracts, including licensing, collaboration, supply, and material transfer agreements, with a focus on IP terms.
- Advise on IP strategy, risk mitigation, and enforcement, including potential litigation support.
- Collaborate with inventors and internal teams to support R&D, product development, and commercialization.
- Provide guidance and training to internal teams on IP protection, agreements, and best practices.
Must-Have Skills:
- Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school and a current license to practice before a state bar and admittance to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) for Patent Counsel.
- 7-10+ years of combined legal experience at USPTO, law firm, or in-house legal team.
- Deep understanding of patent, trademark, copyright, and trade secret law and strong ability to manage complex IP portfolios and matters independently.
Nice-to-Have Skills:
- Advanced degree (MS or PhD preferred) in molecular biology, mechanical engineering, computer science, or related field, with at least 3 years of research or product development experience.
- Technical or scientific background in molecular biology, mechanical engineering, computer science, or related fields.
Well-regarded regional defense litigation firm is seeking a Medical Malpractice Attorney to join their Parkville area, MD team. The ideal candidate will have 2 to 20+ years of medical malpractice litigation experience.
This position is hybrid remote, 2 days remote, 3 days in office per week. This is a partnership track position.
Candidates should be admitted to practice in Maryland or Delaware.
Competitive base salary 100k to 165k, bonus and benefits.
Resumes may be sent to for review.
Remote working/work at home options are available for this role.
Well-regarded regional defense litigation firm is seeking a Medical Malpractice Attorney to join their Parkville area, MD team. The ideal candidate will have 15+ years of medical malpractice litigation experience as well as first chair jury trial experience.
This position is hybrid remote, 2 days remote, 3 days in office per week.
Candidates should be admitted to practice in Maryland.
Competitive base salary 160k to 175k, bonus and benefits.
Resumes may be sent to for review.
Remote working/work at home options are available for this role.
A Prominent Personal Injury Law Firm is Gaithersburg, MD is seeking a Spanish Speaking PI Attorney to join their team. They are of Maryland's top PI firms servicing Spanish-speaking clients. The firm is continuing to grow and seeking to bring on an additional associate who is Spanish Speaking and either has PI experience or is willing to transition to Personal Injury work. They represent clients throughout Maryland and have offices in Gaithersburg, Wheaton, and Takoma Park, but work would be done in their Gaithersburg office. They offer competitive salaries and benefits—this is a great opportunity to work in a congenial firm with exceptional employee reviews! MD bar preferred.
Status: Direct Hire
Salary: $125-175K DOE
*LOCAL CANDIDATES ONLY*
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Represent clients throughout Maryland, including Spanish-speaking clients in a prominent PI Law Firm
Job Requirements:
- Spanish fluency required
- MD Bar Preferred or able to waive into MD bar
- Strong tenure
- Ability to provide service excellence by building relationships, being resourceful, responsive and respectful
How To Apply: Please respond with your resume for consideration. We welcome all candidates that meet the REQUIRED qualifications with recent relevant experience. Palmer Legal Staffing is an equal opportunity employer.
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