We have ongoing opportunities for exceptional part-qualified or qualified patent attorneys to join our Biotech team. We embrace diversity and would like to hear from talented and passionate individuals from a wide range of backgrounds. You enjoy thinking strategically and working collaboratively and are passionate about using your technical excellence to deliver a first-class service to our clients.
Qualifications
- Part or full qualification in the UK and EQE exams.
- Experience of and willingness to work in a broad spectrum of biotechnology work.
- Experience of drafting, filing and prosecuting EPO and PCT applications.
- Experience of filing and prosecution of EPO applications involving biotechnological subject matter, including a familiarity with sequence listings and deposit requirements.
- An excellent academic background ideally with an emphasis on biochemistry, immunology, molecular biology, or genetic engineering.
- An appreciation of how IP and regulatory data protection impact the life cycle of a product.
- An excellent command of both written and spoken English.
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Excellent time management and organisational skills.
- An innate interest in the world of business as well as the IP profession.
- A passion and aptitude for problem-solving.
- A keen eye for detail.
- An interest in coaching, guiding and mentoring trainees as appropriate.
Responsibilities
- A variety of stimulating and challenging work in cutting edge biotechnologies, including EPO opposition and appeal work.
- A significant amount of opposition and appeal work for major biotechnology companies.
- Involvement in cases that shape the law before the Technical Boards of Appeal, the Enlarged Board of Appeal, and/or the Court of Justice of the European Union.
- A collaborative and sociable team-based working environment, with a healthy approach to work-life balance.
- A meritocratic and autonomous culture, where you will be responsible for your own case-load and work for multiple partners and senior associates.
- Exceptional training for UK and EQE qualifications and beyond.
- The opportunity to work across multiple practice groups, subject to project requirements and area of expertise.
- An excellent remuneration and benefits package.
- A range of sports, clubs and charity initiatives sponsored by the firm.
