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Part time – 3 days per week or 5 days school hours
* Hybrid Work Arrangements
* Australia/New Zealand Location
* From 5 years PQE to Partner level
Due to rapid growth, Pearce IP is looking for multiple ambitious and driven Patent Attorneys with a PhD in biochemistry/immunology or a closely related field to join its thriving life sciences focussed patent practice and be responsible for providing patent services and advice to Pearce IP's clients across the life sciences industries, with a particular focus on patent prosecution, patent advice and strategy, and patent litigation support.
Working independently, the successful candidate will be involved in providing legally sound, and practically appropriate patent attorney services, advising clients in relation to patent prosecution before the Australian and New Zealand Patent Offices but also in relation to foreign prosecution, providing external in-house counsel legal/patent services for clients, working with technical experts and other advisors, FTO advice, proactively identifying patent and legal risks and opportunities, and offering solutions and engagement in business development.
About you
* Ideally candidates will have 5+ years post registration Patent Attorney experience within a high performing patent team.
* PhD in biochemistry, molecular biology, immunology or a related field
* Qualified Trans-Tasman Patent Attorney
* Experience in prosecuting patents before the Australian and New Zealand Patent Offices required
* Experience advising clients in relation to patent prosecution in foreign jurisdictions preferred
* Ability to provide commercially focused patent advice
* Experience with patent invalidation procedures
* Confidence in direct client communications
* Experience in building and executing patent search strategies
* Mastery of the English language required
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:
* 'Work from anywhere' arrangements with state team office days;
* Flexible working arrangements;
* A reward and recognition program recognising individual and team performance;
* Career path planning along with individualised learning and development opportunities:
* Menstrual and menopause leave;
* Sorry Business Leave;
* Paid Parental Leave covering the birth or stillbirth of a child, the placement of a child via adoption or surrogacy arrangement, fertility treatment and miscarriage leave; and
* Birthday leave.
Pearce IP is an award-winning life sciences focussed specialty IP firm in Australia and New Zealand, and is recognised in virtually every legal/IP directory for excellence in the provision of IP services.Pearce IP is committed to, and celebrates a diverse and inclusive workplace, and is proud to be certified as a Woman Owned business.
How to apply
Please submit your CV and cover letter for consideration via the 'Apply' button or
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 ,0488 611 618.
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