Solicitor – Intellectual Property & Technology (Life Sciences)

The role

The DLA Piper team operates globally across more than 40 counties, but we’re still locally connected. That’s because trusting and collaborative relationships with our clients and each other are at the heart of our success. Giving you the platform to progress in a culture where you are empowered to make a meaningful impact.

An exciting opportunity has become available for a Solicitor at least 3 years post admission experience to join the Intellectual Property & Technology (IPT) team, based in our Sydney or Melbourne office.  Joining our team will see you work closely with Nicholas Tyacke Partner on market leading work, in one of the biggest global law firms.

ABOUT YOU

Working directly with an experienced and highly regarded team of Partners and lawyers, you will act for local, regional and international clients from a wide variety of sectors, predominantly life sciences (including pharmaceuticals, biotechnology and medical devices).

You will play a key role in matters relating to all aspects of patent law, particularly in relation to patent issues, regulatory issues and disputes in the life sciences, engineering and technology sectors, as well as copyright and trade mark law.

To be considered for this role:

• You will have at least 3 years’ post admission experience (flexible depending on relevant experience).
• Have experience in general IP litigation, ideally with a background in patent litigation and science/medicine.
• You will pride yourself on your excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and your consistent delivery of exceptional client service.
• You will be well organised, capable of managing your own file load, and flexible in your approach with the ability to work both autonomously and collaboratively.
• Your demonstrated analytical skills and research skills will contribute to success in this role.

What we offer

• Market leading international work
• DLA Piper Career Academies, an award-winning international development forum designed to cultivate high performance and support your career goals
• Agile working, we recognise that people have responsibilities and interests outside of their career and that as a business, we all benefit from working flexibly. That’s why we are open to discussing with candidates the different ways in which we are able to support requests for agile working arrangements.

ABOUT US

DLA Piper is a global law firm with lawyers located in more than 40 countries throughout the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia Pacific. Our global reach ensures that we can help businesses with their legal needs anywhere in the world. We strive to be the leading global business law firm by delivering quality, service excellence and value to our clients and offering practical and innovative legal solutions to help them succeed. Our clients range from multinational, Global 1000, and Fortune 500 enterprises to emerging companies developing industry-leading technologies, as well as government and public sector bodies.

OUR VALUES

In everything we do connected with our People, our Clients and our Communities, we live by these values:

• Be Supportive – we are compassionate and inclusive, valuing diversity and acting thoughtfully
• Be Collaborative – we are proactive, passionate team players investing in our relationships
• Be Bold – we are fearless and inquisitive, challenging ourselves to think big and find creative new solutions
• Be Exceptional – we are strategic and driven, exceeding standards and expectations

DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION

At DLA Piper, diversity and inclusion underpins how we live our values and everything we do.  We believe that everyone has a voice, and that everyone’s voice counts. We know that the rich diversity across our firm makes us stronger, more innovative and creative, which helps us to better serve our clients and communities. We are committed to providing an inclusive working environment and culture across our global firm, where everyone can bring their authentic self to work.

Diversity of perspective, thought, background and culture combine to make us the leading global law firm; that’s why we actively seek to build balanced teams. We welcome the unique contribution that you will bring to our firm and actively encourage applications from all talented people – however your talent is packaged, whatever your background or circumstance and regardless of how you identify.

We support anyone with a disability or long term health condition to ensure they have the opportunity to perform at their best. If you have not done so already, please let us know if you require any support so we can make the right adjustments and considerations should they be required.

AGILE WORKING

We recognise that people have responsibilities and interests outside of their career and that as a business, we all benefit from working flexibly. That’s why we are open to discussing with candidates the different ways in which we are able to support requests for agile working arrangements.

PRE-ENGAGEMENT SCREENING

In the event that we make an offer to you, and where local legislation permits, we will conduct pre-engagement screening checks that may include but are not limited to your professional and academic qualifications, your eligibility to work in the relevant jurisdiction, any criminal records, your financial stability and references from previous employers.