Patent Counsel/Senior Patent Counsel
Legend Biotech US · Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States; Somerset, New Jersey, United States
Posted about 2 months ago
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 50 days Legend Biotech US's roles stay open a median of 76 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 0% of Legend Biotech US's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Legend Biotech US
- high 78 stale, 2 reposted of 79 open
- Hiring momentum
- 125 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-10-23
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Legend Biotech US's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Legend Biotech US.
About this role
The Patent Counsel/Senior Patent Counsel at Legend Biotech will be responsible for managing and prosecuting global intellectual property, particularly in the life sciences sector. This role involves drafting patent applications, conducting due diligence, and advising on IP strategy while collaborating with various stakeholders across the organization. The position supports business development and licensing efforts, ensuring alignment with the company's IP strategy.
- benefits
- 5/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- pay transparency
- 0/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Legend Biotech US as an employer.
What you need
- Undergraduate degree in biological sciences with focus on immunology, cell biology, cancer biology, or biochemistry
- Admission to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)
- U.S. law degree (J.D.)
- 8+ years of patent attorney experience in life sciences patent prosecution
- Experience in patent application drafting and prosecution in a pharma/biotech setting
- Current admission to at least one U.S. state bar in good standing
Nice to have
- Advanced degrees in relevant fields
- Experience in cell and gene therapy and RNA therapeutics
- Experience supporting business development and licensing transactions
- Experience in adverse IP proceedings, including U.S. litigation
What you get
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match that vests fully on day one
- Eight weeks of paid parental leave after three months of employment
- Paid time off policy including vacation, personal time, sick time, floating holidays, and eleven company holidays
- Flexible spending and health savings accounts
- Life and AD&D insurance
Worth weighing
- Hybrid position with required travel between locations
- No specific mention of a team structure or support for the role
- High volume and deadline-driven environment may lead to stress
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Listed by Legend Biotech US on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-23. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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