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Job description / Role
Senior Patent 7 yrs + PQE
Our client, a leading law firm is seeking a 7 year + PQE Patents lawyer to join their Intellectual Property team.
• Preparation of patent applications for filing in the Middle East, US, EP as well as under the PCT;
• Prosecution of patent applications regionally and internationally, including preparation of responses to office actions;
• Assist in patent litigation cases, including patent infringement, invalidation and oppositions;
• Managing patent portfolios;
• Preparing patentability, FTO and validity opinions;
• Assist the Partner & Head of Patents in managing the patents team and clients;
• Drive business development activities in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
If this looks like the job for you, please apply with your updated CV outlining your relevant experience, notice period and current salary.
Requirements
The ideal candidate will have:
• Background in life sciences, preferably chemical engineering +7 years of experience in patent procurement and prosecution;
• Excellent written and communication skills;
• Fluent in English;
• Experience in client management;
• Experience in team management;
• Business development acumen.
About the Company
MENA Recruit came to fruition in response to a growing need for international legal talent in London and Dubai. Its initial focus began in the Legal sector, evolving as a service provider for other sectors such as Administration, Marketing, Business Development, HR, IT, Finance and C-Suite positions.
Over the last two decades, with roots firmly planted in the Middle East and operations expanding into the APAC region, MENA Recruit has gained intuitive industry knowledge and expertise. With its unique, people-focused approach, the firm has yielded competitive advantage for its clients and rewarding careers for the professionals it has supported throughout the years.
The company is dedicated to delivering the highest quality of talent and service to its clients while working tenaciously towards helping them achieve higher retention rates. For this reason, MENA Recruit is considered by both candidates and clients as a consultant in the truest sense of the word, offering guidance to both people and organizations on how to adapt to the constant change in market conditions and how to anticipate present and future challenges.
Presently, MENA Recruit provides services to organizations and professionals in the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Oman, Qatar, Kuwait, Singapore, Hong Kong, Australia, and the United Kingdom.
With such an extensive global reach, strong brand value, decades of expertise, and an innovative approach towards business challenges, it’s clear why MENA Recruit is the partner of choice for both in-house recruiters and candidates internationally.