Patents (Biophysics, Bioinformatics, AI Machine Learning) | Patent Agent/Counsel
 Norton Rose Fulbright | |
parental leave, paid time off, 401(k)
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 United States, California, San Francisco | |
| 555 California Street (Show on map) | |
 Jul 16, 2025 | |
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Job Description We are a global law firm with a powerful strategic focus and real momentum. Our industry-focused strategy is seeing us take on pioneering work in places that others have yet to reach. Our shared values define our culture and our workplace. You will find us to be unusually collegial, team-oriented, and ready to innovate. We work seamlessly across practices, offices and around the world. This elimination of boundaries has allowed us to evolve into a law firm that works as hard for its culture as it does for its clients. Patents (Biophysics, Bioinformatics, AI Machine Learning) | Patent Agent/Counsel Norton Rose Fulbright is seeking a registered Patent Agent or Patent Counsel with a degree and/or experience in biophysics, biomedical engineering, computational biology, bioinformatics, data science or AI/ML (advanced degree preferred) to join the firm's IP Transactions and Patent Prosecution practice. Duties include, but are not limited to, drafting patent applications and other documents during all stages of the patent prosecution process with the USPTO and with foreign patent offices; taking invention disclosures and coordinating and corresponding with inventors and clients; conducting and analyzing the results of prior art searches; and maintaining knowledge of the latest patent laws in order to assist internal and external clients with drafting legal documents. Key Requirements:
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Location: This position may be based in San Francisco or Los Angeles. Applicants should indicate their office(s) of interest in their application. Compensation: Employees are entitled to compensation commensurate with skill and experience. The full-time base annual salary for this position is expected to range between $180,000 and $250,000 for Patent Agents, and between $180,000 and $300,000 for Patent Attorneys. This range represents the firm's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting for the position. Bonus opportunities are non-guaranteed and dependent upon individual and firm performance. Top 5 Reasons to Join Norton Rose Fulbright We're committed to your professional and personal growth. Here's what sets us apart: 1. Well-Being & Inclusion Thrive in a workplace that values a people-first culture, work-life balance, and overall well-being. Enjoy:
2. Growth & Career Development Advance your career with hands-on experience, sector-specific expertise, and leadership opportunities.
3. Global Reach, Local Impact Work on cross-border deals, international clients, and high-profile projects while making a difference in your local community.
4. Collaborative Culture, World-Class Talent Join a team that fosters mentorship, innovation, and professional excellence.
5. Commitment to Innovation Stay at the forefront of the legal industry with cutting-edge technology and innovative solutions that enhance your practice and drive success. Norton Rose Fulbright US LLP is committed to providing employees with a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that supports you, your health, and your family. Benefit packages include access to three medical plans, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance. Employees can also access pre-tax benefits such as health savings and flexible spending accounts. Norton Rose Fulbright helps provide financial security by allowing employees to participate in a 401(k) savings plan and profit-sharing plans if eligible. Full- time employees are eligible to access fertility benefits designed to support fertility and family-forming journeys. In addition to the Firm's health and welfare benefits above, we offer a competitive paid time off plan, which provides a minimum of 20 days off based on your role and tenure with the firm. The firm offers a generous paid parental leave benefit allowing parents to take a minimum of 14 weeks of paid leave to bond with your newborn, or adopted child(ren). Employees are also entitled to 11 Firm holidays. Norton Rose Fulbright US LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal laws and their implementing regulations that require the collection and recording of certain data and information. The information we receive will not be used to make any decision regarding employment and will be kept separate from your application. Similarly, self-identification information is kept confidential and used only in accordance with applicable federal laws and regulations. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.Norton Rose Fulbright is committed to providing reasonable accommodation as an Equal Opportunity Employer to applicants with disabilities. If you require assistance or accommodation to complete your application, please contact us.hr@nortonrosefulbright.com. Please provide your contact information and a description of your accessibility issue. We will make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis. E-Verifyis a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. This business uses E-Verify in its hiring practices to achieve a lawful workforce. Equal Employment Opportunity | |