Senior Patent Attorney – Organic Chemistry

Senior Patent Attorney – Organic Chemistry | COJK PLLC Skip to main content Edit Page Control Panel About Us Diversity Careers Why COJK Practice Areas Services Industries People News Search Toggle menu panel Senior Patent Attorney – Organic Chemistry COJK is seeking a senior patent attorney to join our firm’s Life Sciences Patent Practice Group for its office located in Seattle, WA. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, patent preparation and prosecution with a basic knowledge of patenting in Europe, Japan, and China, patent licensing, opinion drafting, and conducting due diligence. The position requires working closely with clients, inventors, and firm attorneys. Qualified candidates will demonstrate superior analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills, as well as an ability to develop and expand internal and external relationships. The candidate must excel in a team environment, as well as be a motivated self-starter who works well under pressure, with the flexibility to thrive in a fast-paced environment. This is a hybrid position. Requirements Requirements for senior attorney include an advanced degree in organic chemistry, a J.D. from an accredited law school, 15+ years of experience in all phases of chemical patent practice with specialties in pharmaceuticals (small molecules and biologics), diagnostics, and materials science, a license to practice law in at least one state, preferably Washington, and admittance to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). Candidates should have industry experience of at least two years in organic chemistry; patent experience in the pharmaceutical industry is a plus. Candidates must possess superior academic credentials. Drafting patent applications and working with the USPTO to resolve patent examiner questions Patent licensing Assisting clients with patent infringement issues Providing support to the litigation department Advising clients on the use and protection of patents Assisting clients with identifying the nature of their intellectual property Monitoring existing and proposed patents Attending meetings and conducting conference calls with clients and contacts in the United States and overseas Dealing with general inquiries on patent protection Filing domestic and international patent applications Handling patent renewals Strong business development skills Education and Qualifications Advanced degree in organic chemistry Attorney with J.D. degree from an accredited law school Licensed to practice in at least one state, preferably Washington Admitted to practice before the USPTO Benefits Medical/Dental/Vision/LTD/Life/EAP 401(k) Metro Pass (if commuting to the office) Compensation Minimum of $300k - $800k depending on experience and book of business Apply for this position Back To Careers Services Industries People About Us Why COJK News Diversity Careers Contact Us Legal & Privacy Make a Payment Follow Us LinkedIn Facebook This website may contain attorney advertising. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Copyright © 2026 Christensen O’Connor Johnson Kindness PLLC. All rights reserved. Web design by efelle. search-panel-title Search Search Close Panel About Us About Us Menu Diversity Careers Why COJK Practice Areas Practice Areas Menu Services Industries People News Primary Phone 206.682.8100 Primary Email info@cojk.com Contact Do Not Send Confidential Information Close Do Not Send Confidential Information Modal Please do not send confidential information or sensitive materials to any of the COJK contact information provided on this website, unless a representation agreement has been established and signed by you and COJK confirming our engagement by you as your legal counsel. By using the web submission form or any of the contact information provided to communicate with COJK or its attorneys, you agree and understand that such transmissions do not constitute a consultation, and do not create an attorney-client relationship without the signed representation agreement. Unsolicited information sent to COJK outside of an attorney-client relationship will not be considered privileged or confidential and will not preclude any attorney in the firm from representing a party in any matter where the submitted information is relevant, even in a matter where such information could be used against you. This website is intended to present general information about COJK and is not intended to provide legal advice. This website is not an invitation to unilaterally transmit confidential communications to COJK and does not by itself indicate a willingness to form an attorney-client relationship. Please be advised that you should not act upon information contained within this website without seeking legal counsel. Decline Accept