Senior Patent Lawyer - (Toronto)

Job description

Our client is one of Canada's premier law firms based in the heart of the financial district. They are currently seeking a senior lawyer with 10+ years of relevant experience to join its Intellectual Property Practice Group.

Your new role

In this new role you will prepare and prosecute Canadian patent and industrial design applications with a focus on mechanical and electrical fields; communicate with clients and CIPO on matters including preparing, filing and prosecution of patent and industrial design applications; oversee maintenance of issued patents, including monitoring deadlines and overseeing payment of maintenance fees; provide patent infringement and validity opinions; manage deadlines and client requests.

What you will need to succeed

To be considered for this position, you must have minimum of 10 years relevant experience. In this new role you must be able to work independently or under the direction of senior lawyers as part of an established and growing team. You must have a law degree and be a registered Canadian Patent Agent. Preference will be given to those who have a B.Eng. degree in mechanical or electrical engineering or several years of experience prosecuting patents in these areas. Likewise, candidates who have a portable practice are at an advantage.

You must have strong analytical, drafting and file management skills, be a team player willing to jump into the role that is needed in the circumstances and have the demonstrated ability to assume carriage of files and resolve issues independently. A superior work ethic, self-motivation and attention to detail are essential, as are exceptional research, practice management, negotiation and advocacy skills and client service abilities.

What you will get in return

This is an exciting time to be joining the firm as they are strengthening the team, and you will have a strong upward career trajectory. You will also enjoy a favourable compensation structure within the firm. It is also excellent opportunity to grow your knowledge and expertise by working with an experienced team focused on personal and professional excellence.

What you need to do now

If you are interested in this role, click 'apply now', or call us now at 647 370 8488 for a confidential discussion.