Patent Attorney
Chemistry or Life Sciences
Patent Attorney (Chemistry/Life Sciences) – Halfords IP
Location: Sydney, Australia
Halfords IP are continuing to grow and are now looking for a qualified Associate/Senior Associate level Patent Attorney with a Chemistry or Life Sciences background.
Work with some of Australia’s most experienced IP Attorneys to develop a rewarding and long-term career!
We offer hybrid working arrangements, and, whilst we see this role as full-time, we are open to discussions around part-time arrangements for the right person.
Qualifications/Experience:
- Qualified Associate/Senior Associate level Patent Attorney (in Australia/New Zealand)
- Superior qualifications – such as a PhD in a chemistry or life sciences discipline or similar
- Drafting/Filing/Prosecuting/Enforcing Patent Applications for local clients
- Excellent written and oral communications skills
- Ability to critically analyse and think laterally
- Strong work ethic and client service focus
- Able to work both independently and as part of a team
- Highly ambitious to build a long-term career at Halfords
Key Responsibilities
- Working with and advising local and overseas clients to protect, enforce and provide strategic advice on their inventions in Australia, New Zealand and overseas
- Conducting and arranging patent searches and advising on validity, infringement, FTO issues, etc.
- Conducting patent oppositions, hearings, and working with external legal counsel in litigious patent issues
- Reviewing and analysing relevant case law to prepare concise articles for associates and clients at different levels
- Carrying out local and overseas business development activities to bring in new business and grow the patent practice
Applications must be submitted in writing and emailed to careers@halfords.com.au and include:
- Cover letter briefly outlining why you are the right fit for Halfords IP
- CV – including all relevant experience and qualifications
- Academic Transcript(s)