LEAD IP PROSECUTION ASSOCIATE

SUMMARY:
LEAD IP PROSECUTION ASSOCIATE

BOLAND

MARKET RELATED, DEPENDING ON EXPERIENCE

The ideal candidate would need prior experience in managing a team and dealing with IP prosecution matter without any oversight

POSITION INFO:
Minimum requirements:

• Admitted Attorney
• A post-graduate qualification in Intellectual Property will be beneficial
• At least e years' experience in a Senior Associate role, of which 2 years' should be in a management role
• Leading the team:
• Driver development of, and updates of team-specific templates
• Conduct legal research
• Review and approve IP agreements
• Express, draft and oversee informed opinions on IP matters
• Drive, write and oversee team blog posts
• Vet complex agreements
• Manage and optimize the team's workflow
• Maintain sight of all team matters
• Take responsibility as the matter Lead on IP prosecution matters in the team
• Oversee and sign-off of complex matters
• Liaise with clients, build and maintain relationships
• Remain ultimately responsible for managing client expectations
• Manage month-end billing
• Assist and approve all quotes for the team
• Research, develop and implement new services
• Give timely report to MD of any imminent issues with relation to team members, matters or clients
• Lead opinions and trademark searches
• Desired competencies include directing; planning and organising; building credibility and trust; coaching, supporting and developing others; talent selection; conflict management; problem-solving; motivational