Patent Attorney, Mechanical Engineering

Patent Attorney, Mechanical Engineering

Your role

You'll be a part of our Patent & Trade Mark (PTA) team and will work closely with our Partners and the wider team, gaining exposure to some of the most complex and interesting matters in the market. As a Patent Attorney you will work directly with a range of local and international clients, offering a broad range of services, including:

• Providing the full scope of patent services to local innovators and international clients, including drafting and prosecuting applications in Australia and globally, managing various IP portfolios, and handling patent oppositions.
• Conducting freedom to operate searches and providing related advice.
• Delivering validity and infringement opinions.
• Assisting Allens' IP practice in the delivery of a broad range of legal and commercial services, particularly in patent litigation matters where patent attorney input is critical.
• Developing effective strategies to protect and commercialise clients' inventions.
• Assisting in the continued growth of the practice through our clearly defined and targeted Business Development initiatives.

This is a permanent, full-time opportunity. Hybrid working (60% in the office) is how we work however flexibility matters at Allens, so if you are seeking hybrid working or are looking for flexibility in your work, we would be happy to discuss what arrangements would work best for you.

About you

You will have:

• Experience from a reputable law or patent attorney firm, or an in-house position.
• An Engineering background with experience working in the mechanical field capability in the electrical, physics and/or ICT fields is desirable.
• Experience in drafting and prosecuting patents in the area of Engineering.
• Post-graduate qualifications and research or industry experience in your chosen field.
• An ability to effectively manage larger matters.
• A willingness to participate in business development activities, such as pitch documents, firm-wide pursuits, article writing, attending industry events and hosting seminars.
• A willingness to build an understanding of clients and develop effective working relationships. 
• Outstanding communication skills, written and verbal.
• A desire to learn, grow, network, mentor others.

Your development

In joining Allens, you will receive unparalleled learning and development opportunities. You will be challenged, supported and guided as you learn and develop, and will be encouraged to grow. We foster greatness, and will coach and support you to meet your goals and aspirations.

Our unique Career Deal allows you to take control of your career and provides a transparent approach to career development. Our international alliance with Linklaters means we are able to support secondments all over the world.

Our perks

Our benefits include:

• Financial: market competitive fixed remuneration; generous incentive plan that recognises both billable and broader contribution, salary continuance insurance, employee recruitment referral program, discounts at hundreds of suppliers including retail outlets, health and travel insurance, charity matched funding program.
• Health and wellbeing: fully subsidised gym memberships, annual flu vaccinations, skin checks, in-house snacks and catered meals, subsidised sporting and social activities, Employee Assistance Program including confidential counselling, wellbeing coaching and financial coaching for employees and their families and regular wellbeing sessions with our in-house consulting Psychologist.
• Flexibility: hybrid and flexible working arrangements to support you in your work and life commitments and passions, equipment to support working from home.
• Leave: ability to purchase additional annual leave, access to an enhanced, inclusive and flexible parental leave policy – 26 weeks paid parental leave with no minimum service for permanent employees and high quality executive coaching to support the transition.
• International opportunities: our alliance with Linklaters ensures possible secondments to many of their overseas offices.
• Recognition: team based recognition including social activities and contribution based recognition activities, and annual Allens Values Awards to nominate and recognise the incredible contributions of our people.

Allens is also proud to invest in our communities, giving you the opportunity to make a difference through our work on reconciliation, the environment and other social justice issues as well as our workplace giving and volunteering programs.

How to apply?

We'd love to hear from you so please click "apply now"! If you would like to find out more, please visit "This is Allens" or listen to our Allens Confidential podcast to hear real stories from real people about life at Allens. Alternatively, for a confidential discussion, please phone Mikaela Downie, Talent Acquisition Executive, on +61 2 9230 4248.

At Allens, our culture is made up of unique backgrounds and varying life experiences. We celebrate our people's differences across gender and gender identity, sexual orientation, age, ability, cultural backgrounds, First Nations communities, and family and caring arrangements. If you require adjustments to fully participate in our application process, please contact us at [email protected]. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align, please express your interest by emailing us at [email protected]. The right role for you might be just around the corner!