Associate / Senior Associate Patent Attorney, Organic Chemistry / Pharmaceutical
About Allens
Allens is a leading international law firm with a proud 200-year heritage of shaping the future for our clients, our people and the communities in which we work. Our alliance with Linklaters connects our clients and teams with an international network of legal leaders that spans 41 offices in 26 countries.
We value personal growth and career progression equally. Through our in-depth career coaching, focus on innovation, and international secondment program, we aim to create future leaders in the legal industry.
Your role
You'll be a part of our outstanding Patent & Trade Mark Attorneys (PTA) Group and will work with attorneys and lawyers across all of our offices. You will gain exposure to the most complex and interesting IP matters in the market, advising clients from various sectors.
As a Patent Attorney in our PTA Group you will:
- Provide the full scope of patent-related services, including:
- Drafting and prosecuting applications in Australia and around the world
- IP portfolio management
- High stakes patent oppositions and patent litigation
- Freedom to operate searches and advice
- Validity and infringement opinions
- Devising and implementing IP strategies in a global context
- Assist in the delivery of a broad range of legal and commercial services, particularly in patent litigation matters.
- Assist in the continued growth of the IP practice through targeted Business Development initiatives.
This is a permanent, full-time opportunity. Hybrid working (60% in the office) is how we work. However, flexibility matters at Allens.
About you
You will have:
- Experience practising as a Patent Attorney within a reputable firm or in-house role.
- A PhD in organic chemistry.
- Post-graduate qualifications and research or industry experience.
- Experience in drafting and prosecuting patents in the chemical and pharmaceutical field.
- Experience in patent oppositions is advantageous.
- An ability to effectively manage larger matters.
- A willingness to participate in business development activities.
- A desire to learn, grow, network, and mentor others.
Your development
In joining Allens, you will receive unparalleled learning and development opportunities. We foster greatness in our people and will coach and support you to meet your goals.
Our perks
Working at Allens comes with benefits, including:
- Financial: market competitive remuneration, generous incentive plan.
- Health and wellbeing: fully subsidised gym memberships, wellbeing coaching, and regular wellbeing sessions.
- Flexibility: hybrid and flexible working arrangements.
- Leave: ability to purchase additional annual leave, enhanced parental leave policy.
- International opportunities: secondments to Linklaters' overseas offices.
- Recognition: team-based recognition and annual Allens Values Awards.
Allens is proud to invest in our communities, giving you the opportunity to make a difference through our work on various social issues.
How to apply?
We'd love to hear from you so please click "apply now"! For a confidential discussion, please phone Thomas Wigglesworth, Talent Acquisition National Manager, on +61 449 539 834.
At Allens, we celebrate our people's differences and encourage applicants from all backgrounds.
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