Job Description

Position Overview

We are currently looking for a mid-level patent associate to join our dynamic Intellectual Property group. This position will appeal to an excellent lawyer-agent or agent who enjoys collaborating with colleagues to solve complex legal problems. The ideal candidate will have at least 3-5 years of post-call practice experience at a Canadian or international law firm or major in-house IP patent department, and will bring with them a positive attitude, a team orientation, an exceptional service ethos and a demonstrated work ethic. Excellent credentials are essential.

Skills & Experience

The ideal candidate should have:

• strong academic credentials in science (especially chemistry, cellular biology, molecular biology, genetics, molecular genetics or botany)
• a minimum of 3, with a preference for up to 5, years of post-call practice experience at a law firm or major in-house IP/patent department
• life sciences patent drafting (including ancillary agreements) and patent prosecution
• experience with and/or exposure to advising on some or all of: patentability, validity and infringement, freedom-to-operate analysis and searches
• experience with and/or exposure to PMPRB and Health Canada as pertaining to life sciences patent and health care companies
• high energy and thrives in a fast-paced environment
• love of learning and desire for accelerated professional development
• strong interpersonal skills
• ability to craft solutions creatively and efficiently
• ability to work well independently and as part of a team
• excellent written and oral communication skills
• ability to balance competing client demands
• admission to the Ontario bar (or eligibility to be admitted to the Ontario bar)
• CPATA class 1 patent licensee (or class 2 licensee eligible to return to class 1 status)

How to Apply:

Interested candidates should forward their resume and academic transcripts in confidence to Georgia Brown at gbrown@torys.com. We foster an inclusive and accessible environment and are committed to providing support to applicants and firm members with disabilities. If you require immediate accommodation at any time during the recruitment process, please contact Georgia Brown, Director, Legal Recruitment and Student Development.

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