Trainee Patent Attorney, Patent Attorney or Associate, Chemistry

For nearly 150 years Davies Collison Cave (DCC) has beenprotecting creativity and embracing innovation. We are one of thelargest most respected Intellectual Property Firms servicing localand international clients with offices in Australia New ZealandSingapore Hong Kong and Malaysia. Our renowned team of talentedprofessionals work with world-class clients and brands across threelegal services areas: Patents; Trade Marks and IntellectualProperty law.

We work with a full range of clients including largeinternational companies foreign patent attorneys local companiesSMEs and start-ups Universities and research organisations andindividual inventors. We work proactively and in closecollaboration with our clients to ensure that they receive highquality commercially realistic advice and outcomes.

The strength of DCC is and has always been the experience andexpertise of our people. Many of our practitioners are recognisedas world leaders in their field. Our values of excellence throughcollegiality and engaging leadership have allowed us to attract thefinest talent with diverse skills and backgrounds and access torewarding and fulfilling career pathways.

About the role

DCC is now recruiting for a Trainee Patent Attorney PatentAttorney or Associate with experience in the field of chemistry tojoin our Sydney office.

Your day-to-day work will involve all aspects of private patentattorney practice including liaising with inventors and clients;drafting and prosecuting patent applications; conducting searches;providing patentability infringement and validity opinions andproviding strategic portfolio advice.

About You

• A PhD in a chemistry-related discipline is required.
• Preferred field of expertise organic chemistry medicinal chemistry pharmaceutical sciences biochemistry or chemical biology.
• An excellent communicator with a strong command of written and verbal English.
• Demonstrated commitment to and interest in local business development.
• Able to understand and critically analyse information and think laterally.
• Well organised and self-motivated.
• Committed to providing clients with quality advice and service.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment.

Why join us

This is an exciting and dynamic role within a very supportiveand inclusive team working with an internationally recognised firmwhile developing your career.

The benefits of working with DCC extend well beyond professionalexperience. We understand what is important to our people and weoffer a highly collaborative work environment to support our teamto excellence. DCC has been recognised by Diversity CouncilAustralia as an Inclusive Employer provides flexible and hybridworking arrangements offers paid parental leave paid birthdayleave and volunteering leave. DCC also provides a range ofwellbeing support including an allowance to our people.

If youre ready to take on a rewarding role where you can growand make an impact wed love to hear from you! Please apply byclicking the Apply button where you will be redirected to DCCscareer page to attach a resume and cover letter. Please note onlythose candidates with full unconditional work rights will beconsidered.

We look forward to learning more about you.