Associate General Counsel, Patent Prosecution

Role: In-house Associate General Counsel specializing in patent prosecution within AbbVie's pharmaceutical legal team, focusing on neuroscience products. Responsibilities: develop and execute IP strategies to strengthen AbbVie's competitive position; advise R&D and business teams on IP matters; draft, prosecute, and manage patent applications globally; handle patent challenges in post-grant proceedings; conduct prior art searches and due diligence for business development. Requirements: JD from accredited law school; bar admission with USPTO registration; 8+ years in patent law at law firms or life sciences companies, including U.S. and foreign patent prosecution; technical background in molecular biology, biotechnology, chemistry, or related fields; experience with small molecules or biologics preferred; strong legal, analytical, communication, and project management skills. HighValue: pharmaceutical patents, neuroscience focus, patent prosecution, post-grant proceedings, global IP strategy, cross-functional legal advice. WorkSetup: hybrid model at North Chicago, IL; Waltham, MA; South San Francisco, CA; Irvine, CA.