Company DescriptionEmTacq specializes in EMployer Talent ACQuisitions, matching the most qualified candidates with the most competitive positions available. We pride ourselves on not just putting bodies in seats, rather matching professionals to their careers. We are headquartered in the Raleigh / Durham, NC area. However, as a recruiting agency we service companies and candidates across the United States. We are your best source for professional, value driven recruitment services. Job DescriptionSeeking one mid-level and one senior associate with significant patent prosecution experience to join its premier Life Sciences Patent Counseling and Prosecution Group. Qualified candidates must have experience representing pharma and life sciences companies in patent prosecution, reexamination or IPR proceedings, due diligence, and freedom to operate investigations. Advanced degree in Organic Chemistry is required, as is admission to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Large law firm experience strongly preferredAdditional InformationEqual Employment OpportunityOur client is proud to be an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. They are committed to attracting, retaining and maximizing the performance of a diverse and inclusive workforce. It is their policy to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other basis protected by law.