About Us

At Griffith Hack, we’re using the lens of IP to give clients a fresh perspective on markets, business opportunities, innovation and brands.

Beyond simply protecting IP, we help businesses grow through focusing on the outcomes that support commercial sustainability and innovation.

Part of the IPH Group, we are an established IP services firm with a long history and national presence. Our team is made up of high performing individuals and world-class experts who seek to understand our clients’ needs with curiosity and attentiveness.

As one of Australia’s leading intellectual property firms, Griffith Hack has more than 120 years of experience helping clients identify, protect and realise the value of their ideas, innovations and brands. Our multidisciplinary team of patent attorneys, trade mark attorneys and IP lawyers partners with clients across a broad range of industries to deliver strategic and commercially focused intellectual property solutions.

Who We Need

We are looking for a talented and motivated Patent Attorney to join our ChemLife team. We are open to candidates at Newly Registered, Associate or Senior Associate level.

This role can be based in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane or Perth, providing an opportunity to work with clients across Australia and internationally on a broad range of patent matters within the chemistry and life sciences space.

You’ll work alongside experienced Patent Attorneys, Principals and our broader Law and Trade Mark teams, developing your technical expertise, commercial acumen and client relationships while working on complex and commercially significant IP matters.

Key Responsibilities A typical day may include:

- Drafting patent specifications, including reviewing technical materials, preparing patent claims and detailed descriptions.
- Managing the prosecution of Australian and international patent applications,



including responding to examination reports and developing strategies to progress applications to grant.
- Assisting with IP strategy, including freedom to operate reviews, and preparing novelty, infringement and validity opinions.
- Working with clients to understand their technical and commercial objectives and providing clear, commercially focused IP advice.
- Collaborating with Patent Attorneys, the Law and Trade Mark teams and other multidisciplinary advisers on client matters, including litigation support.
- Building and maintaining strong client relationships through responsive communication and an understanding of their business needs.
- Contributing to business development and marketing activities, including writing articles, attending industry events and presenting to clients.
- Supporting and mentoring Trainee Attorneys and contributing to team meetings and knowledge sharing.
- Managing workload, billable targets and work in progress (WIP), while maintaining high-quality work and meeting deadlines.

For Senior Associate-level candidates, there will also be opportunities to take greater ownership of client relationships, business development activities, mentoring and the ongoing growth of the ChemLife practice.

About You

You'll bring

- Registered as a Trans-Tasman, UK, European and/or US Patent Attorney.
- A degree in chemical sciences, life sciences, biotechnology, pharmaceuticals or a related technical discipline.
- Experience in a patent practice, with demonstrated technical skills in patent drafting and prosecution.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills,



with the ability to explain complex technical and IP concepts clearly.
- A client-focused approach, with the ability to build strong relationships and understand clients' technical and commercial needs.
- Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and work autonomously.
- A proactive and collaborative approach, with an interest in business development, mentoring and ongoing professional development.

Why Griffith Hack? Joining Griffith Hack means becoming part of one of Australia's most respected intellectual property firms. You'll work alongside recognised experts on interesting and complex matters while receiving genuine mentoring and career development opportunities.

We Offer

- Hybrid and adaptable working arrangements.
- Ongoing learning and professional development.
- Exposure to leading Australian and international clients.
- The opportunity to work on complex and commercially significant patent matters.
- A collaborative, inclusive and supportive culture.
- Opportunities to develop your technical expertise, client relationships and business development skills.
- The opportunity to build a long-term career within a leading specialist intellectual property firm.

How To Apply If this role sounds like you and you have valid work rights in Australia, we'd love to hear from you. Please submit your application via our online careers portal, including your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your interest in the position and the level at which you are applying.

Successful candidates will undergo a standard pre-employment screening as part of the hiring process within the IPH Group. This process may include verifying key information such as your identity, qualifications, references, and criminal history. By submitting your application, you acknowledge that you may be required to complete any necessary background checks relevant to the role.

📌 Patent Attorney (ChemLife) (Sydney)
🏢 Griffith Hack
📍 Sydney