Patent Counsel
MNF Global - Legal Recruiter
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Chicago • Illinois • United States
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Salary
💰 $225,000 - $315,000 per year
About the role
- Draft and prosecute U.S. and international patent applications
- Advise on patent strategy, portfolio development, and protection
- Conduct patentability and freedom-to-operate analyses
- Work directly with inventors and in-house counsel.
Requirements
- Electrical Engineering (or related) degree
- 2+ years of patent prosecution experience
- USPTO registration (or eligible)
- Strong academic credentials and communication skills.
Benefits
- Attorney Advantage Program – Includes family-forming benefits, mental health resources, and overall well-being support.
- $2,500 Vacation Award + PTO – Annual firm-funded vacation benefit on top of competitive paid time off and parental leave.
- Comprehensive Financial & Insurance Coverage – Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and a 401(k) plan with firm contributions, plus bonus eligibility.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
patent prosecutionpatent strategyportfolio developmentpatentability analysisfreedom-to-operate analysis
Soft Skills
communication skills
Certifications
USPTO registration