Patent Attorney - Fast-Track Career, Equity & Flex

AFL Recruitment Pty Ltd.

Melbourne, Sydney

Hybrid

AUD 80,000 - 125,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Bonus/ Equity

Partial remote working

Mentorship & learning opportunities

Job summary

AFL Recruitment Pty Ltd. is seeking a Patent Attorney (Trainee-5 years) to advise and draft patent strategies for clients, with emphasis on mechanical patents. You will join a collaborative team led by award-winning IP specialists and benefit from substantial mentoring.

The role offers flexible culture, partial remote working, and strong growth opportunities. Candidates with 6 months post-qualification (or 18 months as trainee) and degrees in engineering/science/IT are invited to apply.

Qualifications

Minimum 6 months post-qualification experience as a registered Australian/NZ patent attorney, OR trainee with ≥18 months experience.
Degree in ENGINEERING, SCIENCE, or IT/COMPUTER SCIENCE.
Hands-on experience drafting/prosecuting mechanical patents; opposition experience desirable.
Strong drafting, technical, analytical and communication skills with commercial acumen.
Ambitious and committed to a long-term career with a non-traditional IP firm.
Willing to relocate to Melbourne or Sydney long-term.

Responsibilities

Drafting and prosecuting patent applications.
Portfolio management for local and international clients.
Opinion, opposition, and disputes work; liaising with commercial advisors and lawyers.