Address- Work with technical experts across cutting edge biotechnology
- Active, Friendly and Collegial team
- Local and International Clients
FB Rice is a well-established, rapidly growing top tier multinational intellectual property (IP) firm, with offices located in Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, Perth and Wellington. We are experts in the protection of intellectual property, and we work with our clients to create strategies with high commercial impact.
Your New Team
Our Biotechnology group represents an extensive and impressive range of local and international clients. We have a rare and exciting permanent opportunity for a Trainee Patent Attorneyor Qualified Patent Attorney to join our successful practice in Brisbane.
Your New Role
The role will involve intellectually stimulating and challenging work with exposure to a broad range of A list clients, including patent drafting and advice for large corporates, ASX-listed companies and leading universities and research organisations.
FB Rice is a partnership that provides ongoing training and support with a structured professional development and mentoring program to fast track your career in a friendly and collegial environment.
Your Training and Skills
To be considered for this opportunity, you will be either a Trainee Attorney, recently Qualified Attorney, an Associate or a Senior Associate (Trans-Tasman Patent Attorney or equivalent overseas qualified attorney), with residency in Australia or New Zealand and with professional experience focussing on the biotechnology sector.
It is also important to have:
- Excellent academic background with a PhDlevel qualification in a subject relating to Biotechnology
- Excellent English language skills
- Superior analytical skills
- An outstanding eye for detail
- Ability to communicate technical concepts accurately and succinctly
- Rigorous time management skills with the ability to deliver results within specific timeframes
- Ability to work both as part of a team and autonomously
Culture and Benefits
Become a part of our inclusive and people-driven culture. At FB Rice you will be guided in a continuous learning environment, enabling you to grow and progress throughout your career.
Our team is key to providing the best patent and trade mark services in Australia to our clients, therefore our focus has always been to develop a business that is a great place to work. We offer a range of excellent employee benefits such as:
- Hybrid working policy that encourages flexible working arrangements
- Reward and recognition program that recognises individual and team performance
- A Social Club which provides a wide range of activities throughout the year
- Health and Wellbeing program including access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
- Paid Parental leave
Working at FB Rice
You will be joining a long-established and successful top tier intellectual property firm acknowledged for its client experience and expertise through a number of industry awards. FB Rice represents an extensive range of loyal local and international clients; with offices in Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, Perth, Adelaide and Wellington.
As a privately-owned partnership that is committed to seeing the firm remain wholly owned by its partners, we are able to offer a variety of staff benefits as demonstrated above.
How to Apply
Please submit your cover letter and CV by clicking "Apply Now".
To be eligible for this position you must be fluent in English and have an ongoing right to work in Australia.
All expressions of interest are strictly confidential.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
FB Rice recognises the importance of a diverse and inclusive workplace and encourages any interested candidates with the above-mentioned technical background and professional skills to apply. Please read our Inclusion and Diversity Statement on the FB Rice website at fbrice.com.au/careers.
