Want to be part of a tier-one and growing team? Opportunity for a Mid-Level IP lawyer (patents et al): Brussels office

Bird & Bird LLP (www.twobirds.com) is an international law firm which supports organisations being changed by technology or the digital world. We combine exceptional legal expertise with deep industry knowledge and refreshingly creative thinking, to help clients achieve their commercial goals. We have over 1,300 lawyers in 29 offices across Europe, the Middle East, Asia Pacific and North America, as well as close ties with firms in other parts of the world.

Our tier-one Intellectual Property (IP) department is a key driver and cornerstone of the success of the firm, both in Brussels and internationally (www.twobirds.com/en/practice-areas/intellectual-property). For ambitious team players, our firm offers a unique opportunity to learn firsthand from absolute IP specialists, whilst being able to service our sophisticated and hi-tech clientele. Bird & Bird invests in its people and nurtures a pleasant and inclusive working environment.

In order to support our further growth and client needs, we are looking for a creative and ambitious associate to join our IP team in Brussels.

• Enjoy challenging, cutting-edge work;
• Handle complex national and cross-border IP matters ‎ , with a strong focus on contentious matters;
• Have the opportunity to work with the most sophisticated clients from day one;
• Get training and feedback from top notch practitioners;
• Further develop your legal, business and interpersonal skills and build your career in the firm;
• Be actively involved in marketing and business development initiatives in a truly international firm; ‎
• Get a chance to enjoy our group's social network and events; and
• Benefit from an attractive financial package.

• An excellent command of Dutch and English with a good command of French;
• Excellent academic achievements;
• A minimum of three years of professional experience in IP law and litigation (patents inter alia);
• Strong writing and analytical skills and capacity to identify key issues;
• A commitment to deliver high-quality work;
• The desire to work in a team-based environment; and
• The commitment to grasp our clients' technologies.

If you think you are the right fit for our first tier IP team in Brussels, pleaseregister (top left of this page) or click on apply below.

Alternatively you can send your application tobrussels.recruitment@twobirds.com, including your personal application letter and information on your grades.

If you have any questions, or would like more information, please contact our HR manager Anneke Vermeir on 02 282 60 57, who will be happy to help.