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Job Title
Associate in IP, Belgian law degree required
Role
Associate / Lawyer
Expertise
Intellectual Property
Job Location
Brussels
Description
The opportunity
We're looking to recruit an Intellectual Property (IP) associate with
2 to 5 years' experience. Join our team in Brussels, and make you mark
as part of the industry-leading international IP group of Bird & Bird.
The firm
Bird & Bird opens up a world of possible for lawyers everywhere.
Here you can advise major enterprises and high-growth businesses on
matters that are often transformative in nature, and alongside people
who are truly collegiate in the way they work. We are one
international firm; over 70% of our work involves cross-border teams,
and that is only going to increase. It is this common purpose and
shared approach that makes for a more productive, and collaborative
place to work.
Our D&I promise
Bird & Bird is committed to maintaining an inclusive working
environment and we are an equal opportunities employer. We will
actively support and supervise your professional development.
For those with the necessary energy and ability, we will ensure that
the firm is a first-class platform on which you can develop into an
industry leader. We support an agile working environment and are happy
to discuss flexible working.
IP @ Bird & Bird - we see things differently
IP law isn't just a job to us, it's an adventure. Over the last
century we've helped protect some of the world's most ground-breaking
inventions and high-profile brands in landmark cases, and we're one of
the most ambitious, energetic, dedicated groups of IP professionals
you're likely to meet.
Internationally, Bird & Bird has over 350 IP lawyers, attorneys,
and legal professionals across our 31 offices, meaning we're all on
the same page and offer consistency and quality that runs through all
levels of seniority. We're consistently ranked as band 1 in both Legal
500 and Chambers and Partners.
The team in Brussels
Also our IP team in Brussels is consistently ranked as band 1 in the
leading directories. Few other internationally operating outfits match
our track record, being involved in landmark cases in Belgium and
beyond (including before the CJEU). We practice the full scope of IP
laws, with a focus on trademark, patent, design, copyright, trade
secrets, data and data privacy law and practice. We advise on IP
matters on a truly daily basis, covering the broad range of IP
protection, enforcement, strategic management, valuation, and
monetisation of IP portfolios. By working with us you will be able to
develop formidable experience in this field, within a top-ranked team
of practitioners who enjoy working together to protect and foster innovation.
What you'll do
You'll play an active role in
keeping our team at the top of its game by bringing fresh ideas and
contributing to our initiatives and providing the best possible
legal advice and assistance to our clients.
You'll get the chance to:
Provide top-end legal services;
Work together with true legal experts in Belgium and across the firm;
Work in a friendly, inclusive environment and build your career in
the firm;
Help domestic and international companies to foster innovation and
make the world smarter;
Have the opportunity to work with the most sophisticated clients
in high-tech areas and applications;
From day one, enjoy challenging, cutting-edge work and take an
active role in matters;
Work independently and be given responsibility, with direct client contact;
Work with state-of-the-art tech and award-winning legal tech tools;
Be trained and mentored to help you further develop legal,
business, and interpersonal skills;
Be actively involved in marketing and business development
initiatives in a truly international firm;
Participate in various social activities and events of our Belgian
office and internationally; and
Benefit from an agile working environment where you can balance
your time working in the office and at home.
About you
We would like to hear from you if
you have:
An excellent command of English
and Dutch, plus a good command of French;
A Belgian law degree, with
strong academic Additional studies abroad are an asset;
Prior experience in an
IP-focused organisation or firm is an asset;
Strong analytical skills and
attention to detail as well as the ability to provide clear,
precise and practical advice that helps clients in their
day-to-day business;
A real passion for innovation
and technology;
The ability to work as a true
team player, fitting in well with our open, entrepreneurial
culture; and
A strong appetite for business
development activities.
Take the next step in your career
If you think you are the right fit for our intellectual property team
in Brussels, apply
here or send your cv, motivation letter and transcripts
to brurecruitment@twobirds.com.
