Biotech Patent Attorney

G2 Legal; Greater London; Híbrido; GBP 90.000 - 150.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

IP Careers is seeking a Senior Biotechnology Patent Attorney for a highly regarded IP practice experiencing significant growth. The role focuses on biotechnology and life sciences patent matters, with a strong contentious workload and exposure to UPC proceedings.

The successful candidate will advise on complex patent matters, work on a diverse portfolio of high-value disputes, mentor junior colleagues, and contribute to the continued growth of the contentious practice.

Formación

• Qualified UK and/or European Patent Attorney with biotechnology focus
• Significant post-qualification experience in biotechnology or related life sciences
• Excellent analytical, drafting and communication skills; commercially minded

Responsabilidades

• Advise clients on complex biotechnology patent matters and life sciences matters.
• Work on a portfolio of high-value contentious IP matters, including UPC proceedings and international disputes.
• Provide strategic advice on patent protection, enforcement and dispute resolution.
• Mentor junior colleagues and contribute to the development of the contentious practice.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships across a growing practice.
• Support and contribute to the firm’s expansion in contentious biotechnology matters.

Conocimientos

Biotechnology patenting

UPC/European patent law exposure

Analytical drafting skills

Client relationship building

Mentoring

Educación

Qualified UK/EU Patent Attorney

Descripción del empleo

An opportunity has arisen for a Senior Biotechnology Patent Attorney to join a highly regarded intellectual property practice experiencing significant growth. The firm has an established reputation for handling complex, high-value patent matters and works with an impressive portfolio of clients across the life sciences and biotechnology sectors. With a particularly strong contentious practice and a growing presence in major international patent disputes, the firm offers an excellent platform for an experienced attorney looking to take the next step in their career.

The role has arisen due to continued growth and will suit an experienced Biotechnology Patent Attorney with an interest in developing their contentious expertise. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work on a varied range of interesting and technically challenging matters, including involvement in a substantial portfolio of UPC litigation, with the firm currently handling more than 30 UPC cases. Alongside the quality of work, there is a clear focus on long-term career development, with a structured programme designed to support the successful candidate’s progression towards Partnership.

Key Responsibilities:

• Advise clients on complex patent matters within the biotechnology and wider life sciences sectors.
• Work on a varied portfolio of contentious intellectual property matters, including high-value patent disputes.
• Get involved in UPC proceedings and other significant international patent litigation.
• Provide strategic advice on patent protection, enforcement and dispute resolution.
• Work closely with clients and colleagues on technically complex matters involving innovative biotechnology and life sciences technologies.
• Contribute to the development of client relationships and the wider contentious practice.
• Support and mentor junior colleagues, sharing technical expertise and experience.
• Play an active role in the continued growth and development of the team.

Skills and Experience:

• Qualified UK and/or European Patent Attorney.
• Significant post-qualification experience within biotechnology or a closely related life sciences specialism.
• Strong technical knowledge and experience advising on complex patent matters.
• An interest in or existing experience of contentious patent work.
• Exposure to UPC proceedings or wider international patent disputes would be advantageous.
• Excellent analytical, drafting and communication skills.
• A commercially minded approach, with the ability to build strong client relationships.
• Ambition to take on greater responsibility and progress towards Partnership.

The Opportunity:

This is an excellent opportunity for a Senior Biotechnology Patent Attorney looking to join a growing practice with a particularly interesting contentious workload. With more than 30 UPC cases currently underway, the successful candidate will gain exposure to significant international patent disputes and technically challenging work.

Importantly, the firm has a dedicated career development programme designed to support progression into Partnership, providing a clear opportunity for an ambitious attorney looking to take the next step in their career.