Senior Paralegal, Intellectual Property

Role: The Senior Paralegal, Intellectual Property supports ImmunityBio's legal and IP functions, primarily managing patent prosecution, IP licensing, enforcement, and litigation support. Responsibilities include drafting and filing patent documents, overseeing patent workflows, managing external counsel, conducting research, maintaining IP systems, and supporting high-impact projects like patent diligence and acquisitions. Qualifications required are a paralegal certification with 8+ years of IP-specific experience, preferably within biotech or life sciences, with deep knowledge of U.S. and international patent law and prosecution procedures. Experience with patent tools (e.g., LexisNexis, Anaqua), managing foreign patent prosecutions, and strong project management skills are essential. Preferred qualifications include prior in-house biotech experience and familiarity with IP analytics. The role demands excellent organizational skills, discretion, and the ability to coordinate across legal and technical teams. High-value specifics include focus on biotech and immunotherapy, with the position based in various U.S. locations or remote, and standard working hours with some flexibility. The annual salary range is $134,500 to $148,000, with eligibility for bonuses and equity. The role entails working in a GxP-compliant environment supporting company IP strategies in a cutting-edge biotech setting focused on immunotherapies and cell therapies.