Patent Agent/Lawyer

Norton Rose Fulbright – Patent Agent/Lawyer (2-5 Years)

Ready to join a proactive and modern firm that provides an exceptional career experience in an inclusive and collaborative environment? Come join us!

As part of a global legal practice, Norton Rose Fulbright Canada embraces a culture of excellence and client service, but always with a focus on flexibility, respect, diversity and openness. We strive to create an equitable, inclusive environment where everyone can bring their whole self to work and realize their career potential.

We are currently looking to grow our highly respected Intellectual Property (IP) Group in Toronto by adding a Patent Agent/Lawyer (2-5 years) to our team. Our Toronto IP team has experience in every industry sector and supports a broad range of clients, including large multinational corporations and local innovators, to achieve practical and business-minded results. Our IP lawyers work on a variety of mandates, partnering with our clients to develop and implement their IP strategies. While the role will include originating drafting, legal opinions, and patent office proceedings, our IP lawyers also have regular opportunities to work collaboratively with our corporate and international colleagues on transactional and risk-mitigation mandates, IP-adjacent mandates (such as commercial agreements relating to software, data, and AI), as well as global IP portfolio development.

Innovation is essential to the long-term success of companies and institutions. Our goal is to support the successful candidate in acquiring the tools, knowledge and acumen to become a trusted advisor able to guide clients in protecting their innovations and navigating their competitive landscapes. Established client growth opportunities will support increasing responsibility and career progression.

This presents an exceptional opportunity to broaden your practice horizons in the IP field, while being part of a close, collaborative and collegial team, which has a significant focus on training, mentorship and development.

The ideal candidates will possess an LL.B or JD degree and will also have:

• the requisite number of post-call years of experience (as outlined above);
• an electrical engineering, systems engineering, computer engineering, or computer science background;
• private practice experience with exposure to patent drafting and developed technical and business acumen (or equivalent in-house or regulatory body experience);
• excellent research, writing, and analytical skills, with a focus on attention to detail;
• a demonstrated ability to be a strategic and creative thinker, with a passion for challenging legal matters; and
• exceptional client service, teamwork and interpersonal & communication skills.

To apply, please register your resume online at  www.nortonrosefulbright.com/ca/en/careers. We thank all candidates for their application, but will be contacting only those whom we select to invite for an interview.

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