Assistant General Counsel, Intellectual Property

BridgeBio

Palo Alto, CA, USA
Base: $275,000 - $370,000 usd; bonus/equity: annua...
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Patent preparation and prosecution across global markets
Freedom-to-operate assessments for drug development
Advising on exclusivity strategy and competitive environments
** BridgeBio is seeking an Assistant General Counsel with a focus on Intellectual Property, located in Palo Alto or San Francisco, CA. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in pharmaceutical or life sciences IP, including a strong educational background in a relevant scientific discipline. **

Job Summary

  • The role involves owning patent preparation and prosecution across global markets with a focus on building meaningful exclusivity for pharmaceutical assets from discovery through life-cycle management.
  • Candidates must be able to translate technical and legal complexity into clear, calibrated business advice while operating as a genuine partner to cross-functional teams.
  • BridgeBio offers market-leading compensation including base pay, an annual performance bonus, company equity, and generous health benefits.

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** BridgeBio is seeking an Assistant General Counsel with a focus on Intellectual Property, located in Palo Alto or San Francisco, CA. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in pharmaceutical or life sciences IP, including a strong educational background in a relevant scientific discipline. **

Salary

Base: $275,000 - $370,000 USD; Bonus/Equity: Annual performance bonus and company equity included; Benefits: Generous health benefits and 401(k) with employer match

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Patent preparation and prosecution across global markets
  • Freedom-to-operate assessments for drug development
  • Advising on exclusivity strategy and competitive environments
  • Supporting inter partes reviews and patent litigation
  • Translating technical legal complexity into business advice

Nice-to-have

  • Experience in adversarial proceedings on both sides of the border
  • Ability to prioritize under pressure without losing precision
  • Operating as a genuine partner rather than a gatekeeper
  • Ethical and thoughtful use of AI in work processes

Key Requirements

  • J.D. from an accredited law school
  • Admission to at least one U.S. state bar
  • Registration to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
  • Ten or more years of pharmaceutical or life sciences IP experience
  • Eligibility to practice in California or obtain limited license

Work Rights

Must have US bar admission and eligibility to practice in California

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