THE FIRM
A leading European intellectual property law firm.
Clients include many of the world's leading healthcare companies with patent prosecutions forming a major part of their work.
THE ROLE
The firm's Dispute Resolution team assists clients with complex patent and SPC disputes involving multi-jurisdictional litigation between major science and technology companies. The practice covers a broad range of disciplines:
* Life sciences (biotechnology and pharmaceuticals)
* Chemistry
* Engineering
* Technology
They also handle a limited amount of "soft IP" work, primarily relating to trade mark and design disputes (often alongside a patent-related matter) and regulatory work.
THE CANDIDATES
The firm is looking to hire lawyers from NQ -7 PQE who are interested to join at an exciting time of growth for the firm.
Suitable candidates will ideally have:
* Experience in intellectual property and predominantly patent litigation.
* Exposure to the life sciences and/or tech sectors.
* A strong academic background, including a STEM degree and the ability to demonstrate a high level of intellectual rigour.
* Intellectual curiosity, with an interest and passion for technology and its intersection with the law.
* The ability to work in a fast-paced, intellectually challenging environment.
* Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to connect and collaborate with colleagues and clients at all levels.
Although not a mandatory requirement, they welcome interest from applicants who are capable of working in another European language.
Successful candidates will benefit from:
* A supportive and sociable team-based working environment.
* A wide variety of interesting work for a broad range of clients.
* An excellent remuneration and benefits package.
* A range of sports, clubs and charity initiatives sponsored by the firm.
Lipson Lloyd Jones Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.