Senior Associate
DLA Piper
- Dublin
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Patent and SPC related disputes including litigation and ADR particularly in the pharmaceutical, biotech and medical device sector; most of our patent and SPC related dispute work has an international aspect;
- Patent advisory, including life cycle management projects;
- Other intellectual property disputes including trademark, passing off, unfair competition, breach of confidence and trade secrets related litigation;
- Corporate support such as due diligence, SPA contractual terms, patent assignments and licensing and
- Patent transactions: drafting and negotiating assignments, licences, R&D agreements.
- Have life sciences sector experience, and a passion for those sectors;
- Ideally (though not essential) have experience working in-house in the Life Sciences sector;
- Have experience of patent litigation;
- Excellent academic credentials with a strong IP litigation background and several years' experience practising as a litigation solicitor;
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to connect, influence and collaborate at all levels across multiple geographies and practices;
- Be able to demonstrate a deep understanding of the technical issues that are key to our clients;
- Be able to demonstrate a commercially focused approach;
- Be able to create and deliver sustainable, high quality client service whilst also considering client's wider business objectives
- Be keen to get involved in business development and help drive the Dublin practice forward
- 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