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Senior Legal & IP Director

Legend Biotech EU
Location
Dublin, Ireland
Posted
12 days ago
Department
Intellectual Property
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • European Patent Attorney qualification
  • Bachelor's degree in Biological Sciences, Immunology, Cell Biology, Cancer Biology, Biochemistry, or a related scientific discipline
  • Minimum 10 years of patent attorney experience within the life sciences sector
  • Significant experience drafting and prosecuting patent applications in a biotechnology, pharmaceutical, or law firm environment
  • Fluent English
Nice to have
  • Law degree
  • Experience with EPO oppositions and UPC litigation
  • Experience in cell & gene therapy, gene therapy platforms or RNA therapeutics
  • Exposure to non-IP legal matters
  • Mandarin language skills
What the job really is

As a Senior Legal & IP Director at Legend Biotech, you will manage and oversee patent prosecution activities, lead European IP litigation matters, and provide strategic legal guidance related to intellectual property. You will collaborate with various teams to support legal matters affecting European operations and mentor the IP Paralegal in Dublin, all while contributing to the development of life-changing therapies.

Benefits
  • Competitive compensation and benefits package
  • Career development opportunities within a fast-growing global biotechnology company
  • Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on innovative therapies that improve patients' lives worldwide
  • Collaboration with global and local teams in China, US and Belgium
  • Work with highly talented colleagues across Legal, IP, R&D and Business teams worldwide
Things to weigh
  • Role involves significant responsibility and visibility, which may come with high expectations
  • Experience in a fast-paced global organization is essential, indicating a potentially high-pressure environment
  • No specific salary information provided
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