European IP Strategy Director (Life Sciences)

LegendBiotech; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Career development

Global collaboration

Job summary

Legend Biotech in Dublin is seeking an experienced Senior Legal & IP Director to join our Intellectual Property team. You will serve as a strategic IP advisor, lead European patent prosecution and litigation, and align patent strategies with business goals.

You will collaborate with Legal, R&D, Regulatory and Business Development, support EU operations, monitor EPO activity, and mentor the Dublin IP Paralegal. Fluent English required; Mandarin a plus.

Qualifications

• European Patent Attorney qualification is required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Biological Sciences or related scientific discipline.
• Law degree is considered an asset.
• Minimum 10 years patent attorney experience in life sciences.
• Experience with EPO oppositions and UPC litigation is desirable.
• Fluent English; Mandarin a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee Legend Ireland’s patent portfolio prosecution with external counsel.
• Provide strategic support for European patent matters.
• Develop and execute patent protection strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Lead European IP litigation matters, including UPC proceedings.
• Conduct freedom-to-operate analyses, due diligence, infringement and validity evaluations.
• Monitor granted patents at the EPO and coordinate observations and oppositions.
• Provide guidance on European patent law to stakeholders and teams.
• Mentor the IP Paralegal in Dublin and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Coordinate outside counsel efficiently and cost-effectively.

Skills

European Patent Attorney

IP Strategy

Leadership

Cross-functional Leadership

EPO/UPC knowledge

Education

European Patent Attorney qualification

Biological Sciences degree

Law degree (asset)

Job description

Legend Biotech in Dublin is seeking an experienced Senior Legal & IP Director to join our Intellectual Property team. You will serve as a strategic IP advisor, lead European patent prosecution and litigation, and align patent strategies with business goals.

You will collaborate with Legal, R&D, Regulatory and Business Development, support EU operations, monitor EPO activity, and mentor the Dublin IP Paralegal. Fluent English required; Mandarin a plus.