Chemistry Patent Attorney

2 weeks ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Phillips Ormonde Fitzpatrick Full time

We are currently seeking a qualified or part qualified patent attorney or a trainee patent attorney to join our Chemistry and Life Sciences (CLS) team in Sydney.

You will be working on challenging and complex cases for leading companies and research organisations, in a supportive and collaborative work environment.

Candidates with limited or no IP experience up to 3 years post-patent attorney qualification will be considered.

You will have:

  • A degree and PhDin chemistry
  • A strong analytical and problem-solving outlook
  • Exceptional scientific technical knowledge
  • Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
  • Advanced computer skills and database researching skills
  • Business acumen and willingness to engage with existing and prospective clients
  • Industry experience where you have applied your knowledge of chemistry will be highly regarded

Your key responsibilities (under supervision) will include:

  • Drafting and prosecuting patent applications in Australia and globally
  • Providing commercial IP advice
  • Patent portfolio management for local and international clients
  • Presenting on IP topics internally and externally
  • Participating in networking events, seminars, and business development activities

About us

Phillips Ormonde Fitzpatrick (POF) is a privately owned patent and trademark attorney firm with 100+ people across offices in Melbourne, Sydney, and Adelaide. Our Sydney office is centrally located in the CBD at 4-6 Bligh Street. Our main business is in the procurement and defence of intellectual property rights including patents, trademarks, and designs for our clients both domestically and internationally.

We operate at the forefront of innovation and technology, providing our people with opportunities to contribute to real and rewarding outcomes. Our client base is diverse and ranges from individual inventors through to leading multinational corporations.

We are committed to fostering a culture of engagement and collaboration, where our people feel supported and empowered in their roles.

Our inclusive culture enables us to perform at a high level, ensuring we can provide our clients with considered and innovative outcomes. POF was officially recognised as an Inclusive Employer by the Diversity Council of Australia.

About our workplace

On a day-to-day basis, we work with innovative clients to protect their ideas and inventions locally and internationally.

POF prides itself on valuing its people and the diversity and innovative thinking our people bring to our business. Our culture is built on principles of inclusion, respect, and integrity. Our employees enjoy challenging work in a collegial team-based environment with a genuine work/life balance.

Apart from working in a supportive, inclusive, and welcoming environment, POF employees enjoy access to a range of benefits and initiatives including:

  • Gender-neutral paid parental carers leave.
  • Salary continuance.
  • Generous leave provisions.
  • Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.
  • Health and wellbeing programs.
  • Reward and recognition program including discretionary bonuses.

We encourage and welcome applications from people living with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTQIA+ people, all genders, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and mature age people.

Should you require any specific support or adjustments throughout the recruitment process and beyond, please let us know and we will be happy to assist.

How to Apply

Click here to apply with your resume and cover letter.

Agencies, please note: All vacancies are managed by our People & Development team. Should external assistance be required we will reach out to our preferred Recruitment Agency providers.

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