Chemical Engineering Patent Counsel​/Agent

Chemical Engineering Patent Counsel/ Agent

We are recruiting a Chemical Engineering Patent Counsel/Agent for our Austin, TX office to join the Intellectual Property team at AM100 (TPO search acting as intermediary).

• USPTO registration required.
• For Counsel roles: active bar membership in good standing or eligibility to waive into the Texas bar.
• Advanced degree in Chemical Engineering or equivalent.
• Deep understanding of organic chemistry, polymers, and downstream oil and gas operations.
• Experience in patent portfolio management, drafting formal opinions on IP matters, and performing IP evaluations.

The position focuses on working with innovators in the chemical and materials science domains to protect groundbreaking technologies.

• Draft and prosecute patent applications in chemical engineering fields.
• Collaborate with inventors and research teams to develop robust IP strategies.
• Conduct patentability, freedom‑to‑operate, and due diligence assessments.
• Provide strategic counsel on patent portfolio management.

• Flexible Work Arrangements: work from the office as little as one day per week for Counsel and Patent Agents.
• Vacation Incentive: vacation bonus for billing 600+ client hours within three consecutive months.
• Comprehensive Benefits: health, dental, vision, life, disability insurance, 401(k) plan, and paid time off starting at 20 days annually.
• Fertility & Family Benefits: access to IVF, adoption, and surrogacy support.
• Professional Growth Opportunities: business development coaching, expense reimbursements, and engagement with leading‑edge IP matters.

Our firm is known for its collaborative, innovative, and industry‑focused approach. We emphasize diversity and inclusion, welcoming professionals from all backgrounds.

This is a unique opportunity to align expertise in chemical engineering and intellectual property law with a forward‑thinking, global law firm that values career development, well‑being, and excellence.