We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Associate to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will play a pivotal role in providing top-notch legal services in the realms of intellectual property and technology. You are responsible for advising clients on a wide range of intellectual property matters, including trademark and patent protection, copyright issues, and trade secrets. You will draft and negotiate complex agreements, such as licensing and technology transfer contracts, and represent clients in IP litigation and dispute resolution. Additionally, you will stay abreast of the latest legal developments and technological advancements to offer strategic and innovative solutions. This role demands a high level of analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
Main duties and responsibilities
- Provide strategic advice on trademark, patent, copyright, and trade secret matters.
- Draft and negotiate licensing, technology transfer, and other IP-related agreements.
- Represent clients in IP litigation and dispute resolution.
- Stay updated on the latest legal developments and technological advancements.
- Collaborate with a global team to deliver top-tier legal services.
About you
- 2 to 5 years’ PQE
- Solid experience in contentious and non-contentious IP work, including prosecution, enforcement, litigation and commercial/IP transactional work.
- A genuine interest in developing broad-based skills in the IPT space.
- Ability to manage complex and varied workloads efficiently to the highest standard
- Excellent communication skills in English, Cantonese and Mandarin (spoken/written/drafting)
- Has a proactive, innovative and value-adding mindset
About us
DLA Piper is a global law firm with lawyers and business service professionals 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.
Hybrid 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 and where relevant, 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 work-related references.
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At DLA Piper, we aim to make meaningful progress and build an inclusive culture where anyone affected by disability, neurodiversity or a long-term health condition has an equitable and accessible chance of success. If you think you may need adjustments or additional support to enable you to participate in our recruitment process, please contact our Recruitment team and we will be happy to support you.
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.
Our hiring approach
Our hiring approach enables us to learn about the professional and person you are, and gives you the opportunity to learn about us. Your recruitment experience can differ depending on the type of role you are interviewing for. You will always meet your direct Line Manager for your role, as well as peers and close collaborators for the position. For some of our roles we may also use assessment tools, practical exercises, and panel presentations. Your Recruitment Business Partner will inform you of the recruitment process at the start of any recruitment process, but please let us know if you have any questions prior to making an application.
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