Patent Counsel

US - Remote

Join Our Team as an Attorney at Axiom

We are seeking a Patent Attorney (Chemical Engineering / Chemistry Focus) to support clients requiring sophisticated intellectual property counsel in chemistry and chemical engineering–related technologies. In this role, you will provide strategic guidance on complex IP matters, including transactions, freedom-to-practice (FTO) analyses, and M&A support, helping clients protect and maximize the value of their innovations.

Responsibilities:

  • Conducting freedom-to-operate (FTO) analyses and advising on patent risk and strategy
  • Supporting IP aspects of complex transactions, including mergers & acquisitions, licensing, and due diligence
  • Drafting, reviewing, and managing patent portfolios in chemistry and chemical engineering technologies
  • Partnering with business and technical teams to align IP strategy with commercial objectives
  • Advising on patentability, portfolio optimization, and competitive landscape analysis
  • Collaborating with internal stakeholders and external counsel on high-value, strategic matters

Qualifications:

  • 6–15 years of experience in patent law with a focus on chemistry or chemical engineering technologies
  • Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering (ChemE strongly preferred; not focused on biochemistry or organic chemistry)
  • Strong experience with FTO analyses, IP diligence, and transaction-related IP support (including M&A)
  • Demonstrated business acumen and ability to advise on commercially driven IP strategies
  • Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills
  • Juris Doctor (JD) degree (or equivalent), active bar license

Preferred Skills:

  • Experience supporting complex, cross-border transactions and high-value IP portfolios
  • Ability to translate technical concepts into practical, business-oriented legal advice
  • Experience working in a hybrid or remote environment and adapting to client needs

Compensation:

The estimated total compensation for full-time Axiom attorney roles is $104,500-325,000 per year and for non-attorney roles is $71,250-309,750 per year. Compensation decisions are based on various factors, including, but not limited to, experience, skills, certifications, location, and business needs.  Employees may be eligible for additional benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance; paid holidays and PTO; flexible work arrangements; and professional development opportunities and tools.

About Axiom:

For over 25 years, Axiom has pioneered the alternative legal services industry, now serving more than 1,500 legal departments globally with our unique blend of world-class legal talent and advanced AI tools, delivering innovative solutions ranging from that combine top-tier talent with cutting-edge technology. We tackle complex legal matters across 12 practice areas for clients ranging from Fortune 100 to SMBs, empowering our legal professionals to engage in meaningful work that advances their careers. Our Talent NPS score of +71% and our Client NPS score of +64% highlight our commitment to excellence (Reported scores were Axiom’s average for 2025 – the legal industry average NPS score is +35%). Join our forward-thinking community where you’ll keep your career dynamic and multi-faceted, be part of a company that values agility, collaboration, and excellence, and love both the law and your life.

Learn more about life at Axiom. 

Axiom is the global leader in high-caliber, on-demand legal talent. Covering North America, the UK, Europe, and APAC, we enable legal departments to drive efficiency and growth and meet the demands of today’s business landscape with best in class alterative legal services.  

Diversity is core to our values and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Axiom ensures equal employment opportunity in recruitment and employment, without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, nationality, national or ethnic origin, religious creed or belief, political opinion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender identity status, pregnancy or maternity, age, disability, alienage or citizenship status, marital (or civil or other partnership recognized by law) status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, sexual orientation, military service, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Axiom prohibits and will not tolerate any such discrimination or harassment.

Upon request and consistent with applicable laws, Axiom will provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities who require accommodations to participate in each stage of the recruitment process. To request an accommodation, please contact benefits@axiomlaw.com.

Axiom respects your privacy. For an explanation of the kind of information we collect about you and how it is used, our full data privacy notice is available here.   

Employment with Axiom may be contingent upon successful completion of a background check, providing proof of identity, and possessing the necessary legal authorization to work. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, NY Fair Chance Act, and Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.  

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