Senior Patent Attorney - Organic Chemistry

COJK is seeking a senior patent attorney to join our firm’s Life Sciences Patent Practice Group for its office located in Seattle, WA. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, patent preparation and prosecution with a basic knowledge of patenting in Europe, Japan, and China, patent licensing, opinion drafting, and conducting due diligence. The position requires working closely with clients, inventors, and firm attorneys. COJK is a Seattle-based intellectual property law firm practicing all areas of IP law. The firm, established in 1929, enjoys a culture produced by a management ethos that emphasizes teamwork, effective communication, and a healthy balance between work and family life. COJK is committed to encouraging a well-rounded and balanced lifestyle by offering excellent benefit packages that include generous vacation and parental leave. We realize that our clients’ well-being and satisfaction are facilitated by a workforce that takes pride and satisfaction in the work they do and the challenges they meet in providing the highest quality service to our clients. COJK was named a 2026 Washington Best Workplace by the Puget Sound Business Journal, which was the result of our employees responding to an engagement survey about their experience working at COJK.Qualified candidates will demonstrate superior analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills, as well as an ability to develop and expand internal and external relationships. The candidate must excel in a team environment, as well as be a motivated self-starter who works well under pressure, with the flexibility to thrive in a fast-paced environment. This is a hybrid position.

Compensation Minimum of $300k - $800k depending on experience and book of business