Merchant & Gould
ANDA Attorney
Salary
Posted$200ka year
“Depending on the experience level of the candidate, the hiring range starts at $200k.”
What the posting asks for
Experience: 5+ years
“The ideal candidate is a pre-2020 law school graduate with at least 5 years of small molecule pharmaceutical product experience, including preparing and prosecuting patent applications, and assisting in or drafting opinions.”
Degree: chemistry (preferred)
“Candidates must have a chemistry undergraduate degree, and a PhD in organic chemistry is strongly preferred.”
Ph.D.: preferred
“Candidates must have a chemistry undergraduate degree, and a PhD in organic chemistry is strongly preferred.”
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ANDA Attorney - MERCHANT & GOULD PC - Career Page Skip To Job Description View All Jobs View Our Website Thanks for visiting our Career Page. Please review our open positions and apply to the positions that match your qualifications. ANDA Attorney Minneapolis, MN Full Time Experienced Share Merchant & Gould , one of the nation's best-in-class intellectual property law firms, is seeking an experienced attorney to join our Chemical & Life Sciences practice group. This position can be located in any of our offices. The ideal candidate is a pre-2020 law school graduate with at least 5 years of small molecule pharmaceutical product experience, including preparing and prosecuting patent applications, and assisting in or drafting opinions. Candidates must have a chemistry undergraduate degree, and a PhD in organic chemistry is strongly preferred. Our associate compensation structure has two components: a base salary (based on an 1850 billable hour target) a discretionary merit bonus based on performance. Depending on the experience level of the candidate, the hiring range starts at $200k. We are equally committed to providing driven, affordable health and wellness benefits to help take care of yourself and your family, including: a competitive salary with a bonus plan, a comprehensive benefits package that includes employee medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, 401(k) match, parenting leave, and ten firm holidays. To be considered, please apply online at Career Opportunities (merchantgould.com). You will need to provide a cover letter, resume, unofficial undergraduate/graduate/law school transcripts, and a writing sample. Merchant & Gould provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. We encourage candidates with disabilities. If you need any accommodation during the application or the recruiting process, please contact our Human Resources Department at [email protected] or 1-612-332-5300. Share Apply Apply for this position Required * First Name * Last Name * Email Address * Phone * Address LinkedIn Profile URL: Resume * Cover Letter * Writing Sample * Undergraduate Transcript * Graduate Transcript Law School Transcript * The following questions are entirely optional. To comply with government Equal Employment Opportunity and/or Affirmative Action reporting regulations, we are requesting (but NOT requiring) that you enter this personal data. This information will not be used in connection with any employment decisions, and will be used solely as permitted by state and federal law. Your voluntary cooperation would be appreciated. Learn more . Gender Decline to answer Female Male Race/Ethnicity Decline to answer Hispanic or Latino White, not Hispanic or Latino Black or African-American, not Hispanic or Latino Asian, not Hispanic or Latino Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander, not Hispanic or Latino American Indian or Alaskan Native, not Hispanic or Latino Two or More Races, not Hispanic or Latino MENA (Middle Eastern and North African) Human Check * Submit Application This website uses cookies and other analytics technologies. By selecting "Allow", you consent to the recording, use and sharing of your website activity by this website and its service providers. Allow Reject All Powered by
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