Pearce IP is an award-winning, market-leading boutique firm of specialist intellectual property lawyers, patent attorneys and trade mark attorneys providing IP/legal services to the life sciences industries. The majority of our work supports life sciences companies.
We develop, coordinate and execute local and multi-jurisdictional IP/legal strategies (including contentious and non contentious matters), provide IP/legal support for regional and global business development activities and licensing deals, and draft and prosecute patent and trade mark applications around the world.
Pearce IP is one of Australia's leading IP firms, with staff based in Australia and New Zealand.
The role
Pearce IP is looking for a law student with a completed science degree in biotech/biopharma who is passionate about writing. You will be responsible for drafting weekly blogs on decisions affecting the life sciences industry, providing clear, concise and appropriate content to our readership
Working Friday, Monday and half of Tuesday, ideally candidates will have some legal practice experience as a paralegal or intern. You will be passionate about the law and life sciences industries, demonstrate attention to detail, excellent written communication skills, a great work ethic and the ability to attend our Sydney office two days per week.
Culture and Benefits
All Pearce IP, team members live out our values of Respect, Integrity, Talent, Excellence and Brand Ambassadors. We offer a range of excellent employee benefits including:
* Birthday leave: because no one wants to work on their birthday
* Generous parental leave: because we celebrate the birth of your baby with you
* Still birth and miscarriage leave: because your loss and grief matters to us
* Menopause and menstrual leave: because menopause/menstruation is not an illness
* Study leave: because we set you up for success
* Sorry business & Tangihanga leave: because we honour your cultural traditions in times of grief and difficulty
* Annual leave: accrued annual leave entitlements for NZ employees with all company employees provided with an additional week of cumulative annual leave each year after five years employment.
Pearce IP recognises, is committed to, and celebrates a diverse and inclusive workplace, and is proud to be certified as a Woman Owned business. All interested candidates with the required qualifications and experience are encouraged to apply.
How to apply
Please submit your CV and cover letter for consideration via the 'Apply' button.
If you would like further information, to confidentially discuss any adjustments you might require throughout the recruitment process, or wish to confidentially discuss the role, please contact Pearce IP's Executive, Deputy CEO & Head of Talent, Adele Chadwick at, or on
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