Patent Attorney - Executive/Partner - Remote Pearce IP is an award-winning, market-leading boutique firm of specialist lawyers, patent attorneys and trade mark attorneys providing intellectual property services to the life sciences industries.Pearce IP is one of Australia's leading IP firms, with staff based in Australia and New Zealand. Pearce IP and its leaders are ranked in virtually every notable legal/attorney directory. Thriving in a "work from anywhere" Pearce IP offers the best of both worlds to its team.Our patent attorneys develop, coordinate and execute local and multi-jurisdictional patent strategies, provide patent support for regional and global business development activities and licensing deals, and draft and prosecute patent applications around the world.If you are an experienced leader and Executive/Partner Patent Attorney with a PhD in biological/chemical sciences and a career focus on biopharma/biotech (or other life sciences industries) seeking an opportunity to lead a thriving patent practice, we would love you to be part of our continued growth and success.The RoleReporting to the Chief Executive Officer and joining Pearce IP's Executive leadership team, the Executive Patent Attorney is responsible for leading the patent prosecution team and providing accurate, concise and timely patent services to Pearce IP's clients.In line with our expectation for continued growth over the coming years, this role will be actively involved in generating new business opportunities for Pearce IP by identifying and marketing to potential new clients in Australia and overseas.The successful candidate will:Provide effective and inspiring leadership to the Australia and New Zealand patent prosecution team;Provide legally sound, timely and tailored patent advice to Pearce IP's clients;Advise clients prosecuting matters before the Australian and New Zealand Patent Offices;Provide external in-house counsel legal/patent services for clients, assist with FTO global patent clearances and litigation support.About youIdeally candidates will have 15+ years post registration Patent Attorney experience within a high performing patent team. Your executive capabilities will include:Extensive leadership experience and experience in providing effective input into the strategic direction of the firm;Demonstrates ability to establish and successfully lead cultural initiatives;Promote and drive compliance, innovation and continuous improvement;Demonstrated ability to mentor, coach and develop junior members of the patent team;Ability to deal with challenging scenarios competently and calmly;Extensive life sciences patent experience in Australia and New Zealand;PhD in life sciences, biology or chemistry, and significant experience with pharma/biopharma/biotech;Responsibility for all aspects of a significant patent attorney practice;Ability to provide patent services and attorney work product to clients at the highest level, demonstrating sound judgement;Effectively identifies and executes on business development opportunities, resulting in new clients and new instructions.Culture and BenefitsAll Pearce IP Team Members live out our values of Respect, Integrity, Talent, Excellence and Brand Ambassadors.Pearce IP offers a range of excellent employee benefits including:Comparative 'big-law' remuneration package, with generous discretionary bonus;'Work from anywhere' business model with team office days;Flexible working arrangements;A reward and recognition program recognising individual and team performance;Mentoring opportunities;Career path planning along with individualised learning and development opportunities;Menstrual and menopause leave;Sorry Business Leave;Paid Parental Leave covering the birth or stillbirth of a child, the placement of a child via adoption or surrogacy arrangement, fertility treatment and miscarriage leave.Pearce IP recognises, is committed to, and celebrates a diverse and inclusive workplace, and is proud to be certified as a Woman Owned business.All interested candidates with the required qualifications and experience are encouraged to apply.How to applyPlease submit your CV and cover letter for consideration by clicking the 'Apply Now' button.If you would like further information, to confidentially discuss any adjustments you might require throughout the recruitment process, or wish to confidentially discuss the role, please contact Pearce IP's Executive, Deputy CEO & Head of Talent, Adele Chadwick at , .Pearce IP: Nurturing talent, empowering futures#J-18808-Ljbffr
